Lähde releases new summer spice blends
Source: foodanddrinktechnology.com
Food manufacturers can spice up summer foods with five new seasonings from Lähde, EHL Ingredients’ new brand. On the menu are Sriracha, Smoky piri piri, Taco blend, Bajan BBQ and Hot Wings herb and spice blends, all ideal for street food-style dishes, informal at-home dining and summer feasting.
The blends are all dry mixes, making them highly versatile for use on meat, fish, vegetable and plant-based foods, and they are available in vegan, non-allergen, and organic formats.
Lähde’s Thai-inspired Sriracha spice blend with chillies and garlic is reportedly ideal for chicken, pork and prawns for a zingy, spicy hit. It’s also a great addition to mayonnaise or hummus as a twist on familiar favourites, says EHL.
Smoky piri piri is hot and aromatic with a hint of sweetness and is a great addition to barbequed, griddled or grilled foods, chicken wings, ribs and even pizzas. Consumers are familiar with standard piri piri seasoning, so EHL says that adding a hint of smoke brings a different dimension to the end product.
Using authentic Mexican ingredients, Lähde’s Taco blend is reportedly perfect for prawns, pulled pork, chicken or beef taco fillings, as well as meat alternatives and plant-based foods. It can also be used in other well-known Mexican dishes such as fajitas and burritos – and even for grilled cheese and spicy sandwiches and baguettes.
Hailing from Barbados, the Bajan BBQ seasoning is a unique blend of herbs and spices with scotch bonnet peppers for a fiery kick. It’s hot on the heat scale so is aimed at those with a taste for spice. While it can be used on BBQ foods, it can also be stirred into coconut rice or stews for a real taste of the Caribbean.
Hot Wings spice blend is a dry rub designed for chicken wings – a popular food trend in causal dining and in high street takeaways. Sweet and spicy, this blend is available in mild, medium and hot varieties so food manufacturers can cater for wing fans of all ages and spice preferences.
All the new Lähde seasonings can be mixed with oil for a marinade, used as a rub, added to sauces and dips, and sprinkled on chips, pizzas, vegetables, rice and noodles. They are also perfect for plant-based dishes, according to EHL Ingredients, and can add international flavours to contemporary meat alternative burgers, sausages and kebabs, as well as jackfruit, seitan, and grain and pulse-based dishes.
The Lähde team can also create bespoke blends in varying heat strengths.
Lähde is the new brand from EHL Ingredients. Tasneem Alonzo, joint MD, says: “As the warmer weather approaches and lockdown restrictions ease, we know outdoor dining and informal foods are going to be high on the agenda. World foods are a really a lucrative market right now as consumers are happy to be experimental in trying new foods and seeking out exotic cuisines they perhaps haven’t tried before, especially as holidays have been restricted due to the pandemic.
“Our versatile blends and seasonings add flavour, are easy to store and use, and open the door to creativity and new product development to allow food manufacturers to create great-tasting dishes to tap into today’s global food trends.
“BBQ seasonings and sauces have really evolved and consumers are looking for something unusual, exotic and spicier. Nowadays, consumers of all ages enjoy spicy foods and offering milder, as well as extra hot, variants means you can cater for all taste preferences.
“Our versatile Lähde range has multiple uses, reliable deliveries and full traceability. We pride ourselves on our experience in sourcing high quality, authentic ingredients from around the world, our fully traceable sourcing and supply channels, our technical support, fast response times, and our team’s knowledge. We are a one-stop-shop service for food manufacturers and we can be flexible to suit changing needs during these fast-moving times.
“We can work with manufacturers and processors to develop new and unique herb and spice blends, adapt existing offerings and come up with new ideas – and at the same time we can cater for vegan, vegetarian, organic and non-allergen requirements.
The new blends are available under the Lähde brand to food manufacturers and processors, as well as to the foodservice sector.
To find out more about the full Lähde range from EHL Ingredients, visit www.ehl-ingredients.co.uk, email [email protected] or call 0161 480 7902.