We are fortunate that the ever-decreasing world continues to bring us into contact with the exotic flavors and materials that other cultures routinely use in their foods and beverages.

At Ottens, we regularly seek out new “global flavors” from the global flavor palate. We are on a constant hunt for the new and exotic flavors that the world has to offer. We will continually provide the information we gather to you to update your global flavor palate.

Brigadeiro   This is a very popular sweet (candy) in Brazil. It is like a bonbon and contains cocoa, butter & sweetened condensed milk. The ingredients are mixed together, rolled into truffle size balls and covered with chocolate sprinkles. They are very popular at children's birthday parties and the like. Application: Candy   Dalandan   A citrus fruit widely enjoyed throughout Asia. A type of Mandarin, it is fresher, sweeter and more juicy than an orange. Application: Beverage, Sorbet, Candy   Horchata   Popular in Spain & Mexico, it is a drink made by steeping nuts, grains or chufa ( a nut which is similar in taste to a chestnut) in water. Usually lightly sweetened with sugar and sometimes spiced with cinnamon. Served cold or at room temperature, it comes in a variety of flavors such as rice, almond or chufa. Application: Beverage   Jicama   Often referred to as the Mexican potato, it is a large, bulbous root vegetable with a thin brown skin and a white crunchy flesh. Its sweet, nutty flavor is good both raw and cooked. Application: Beverage

Kalamansi   A citrus fruit widely enjoyed throughout Asia. It is a type of lime fruit, characterized by a sharp, fresh flavor with a slightly bitter aftertaste. Application: Beverage   Tamarind   Also known as the Indian date, the tamarind is the fruit of a tall shade tree native to Asia and northern Africa and widely grown in India. The five inch long pods contain small seeds and a sour-sweet pulp that, when dried, becomes extremely sour. Tamarind pulp concentrate is popular as a flavoring in East India and Middle Eastern cuisines much like lemon juice is in Western culture. It is used to season full flavored foods such as chutneys, curry dishes and pickled fish. It is also used to make a sweet syrup flavoring soft drinks. It is also an integral ingredient in Worcestershire sauce. Application: Beverage   Ube   Is a vegetable also known as the “purple yam”. It can be cooked, mashed and sweetened. It is used as an ingredient in quick breads or muffins, a filling for turnovers or in cake. Application: Bakery

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