Why sweetcorn treats are the latest 'swavoury' UK food trend
The UK food scene is seeing a rise in 'swavoury' trends, specifically the incorporation of sweetcorn into desserts. Influencers and food experts attribute this shift to global culinary influences and a growing interest in unconventional flavor combinations.
Why it matters
It illustrates how social media and global travel are rapidly accelerating the adoption of niche international food trends in Western markets.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Alys Davies BBC "Sweetcorn belongs in desserts!"
That's according to Crystelle Pereira, a cook and former Great British Bake Off finalist known for her wacky flavour combinations.
While sweetcorn is already a staple in South East Asian and Latin American puddings, it has largely been relegated to sandwich fillings and pizza toppings in the UK. But that could all be changing.
In recent weeks, the vegetable has been popping up all over social media in sweet treat form - as an ingredient in everything from cookies and ice cream to cheesecake.
Food trend forecasters say sweetcorn is starting to appear in "some exciting and unexpected guises" on the UK food scene.
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