It’s Beginning to Taste a Lot Like Christmas

The halls are decked, and despite these unprecedented times, families are finding new ways to be jolly this holiday season with a rise of more involved cooking (and baking) projects. While spending more time at home means more time in the kitchen, the current pandemic is also a trigger for nostalgia — from music to movies to favorite flavors.

5 Favorite Christmas Flavors...with a Twist

The expert flavorists at abelei take timeless, seemingly simple flavors seriously, ensuring we blend reliable, tasty flavors that are perfect for your product base (beverage, dairy, confection, nutraceutical and others). Looking for a more unique flavor profile? We’re ready to work with your team to put a twist on a classic or work with you to think completely out-of-the-box. Check out some of our latest ideas for new takes on holiday classics that will differentiate your product in the marketplace.

1. White Chocolate Peppermint Almond Bark

Tapping into nostalgia with a peppermint-flavored creation? Our refreshing Peppermint flavor is clean, crisp, and classic. Modernize it by trying our White Chocolate Peppermint Almond Bark flavoring in your hot chocolate mix, bottled iced coffee, cream liquor, or baking mix.

2. Blood Orange Chocolate

Cracking open a chocolate orange candy ball is a fought-over holiday privilege in some homes. Make your product the new object of envy by using our unique Blood Orange Chocolate flavor. Ready to turn up the heat this winter? We’ll work with you to blend in a chili note for a truly unique taste!

3. Cranberry

The tartness of our Cranberry flavor helps cut through the sugar overload of holiday desserts and drinks. Round out the taste by pairing with our White Chocolate or double down on that bright taste by blending with our Lemon Zest — perfect in a baking mix or cocktail mixer!

4. Pecan Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

Pecans are prevalent in so many Christmas treats, from pecan tassies to pecan pralines to pecan pies and more. Try our Pecan Pie with Graham Cracker Crust flavor to achieve that warm, nutty, baked-good taste. Add in our Whiskey flavor for an even warmer, more distinct flavor profile.

5. Gingerbread

It isn’t Christmas without gingerbread. Our classic Gingerbread flavor is the perfect balance of cinnamon, allspice, and ginger, which goes great with many of our Sweet Brown flavors if you’re looking for a warm, bakery-fresh taste. But we suggest elevating this standard by pairing it with our Creamy Pear flavor for balance and sophistication.

Did these flavor combinations spark a new product idea for you? As we wind down 2020, now is the perfect time to start brainstorming your 2021 projects.