Bakery Flavors: A New Source of Inspiration for Ice Cream
Bakery flavors are gaining prominence in the ice cream industry. Although trends toward more natural and balanced nutrition are the order of the day, consumption of indulgent foods has also increased since the pandemic began in 2020.
Sweet treats such as baked goods, pastries, candy, and ice cream continue to hold significant appeal for consumers. Many people turn to these products as small moments of pleasure to cope with stress, boredom, or fatigue.
Some ice cream manufacturers are capitalizing on this trend, having recognized an opportunity to attract new customers. To do so, they are focusing on unique flavors and offerings inspired by pastries.
Cookie dough, cake, doughnuts… this preference for flavors that differ from traditional ones is being well received. Furthermore, these flavors can evoke memories and add a more emotional dimension to the eating experience.
Bakery flavors also make it possible to develop offerings with a more premium positioning. Their distinctive character can help brands justify a higher perceived value compared to more conventional options.
In Europe, there has been an increase in the number of new ice cream products of this type being launched. According to data from Mintel, their market share rose from 11% to 15% between the periods of July 2019–June 2020 and July 2020–June 2021.
Spain stands out in particular in this trend. Ice creams inspired by bakery and pastry products already accounted for a significant portion of new product launches on the market.
This growth opens up new opportunities to continue exploring flavors, textures, and combinations in the world of baking.
Curt Georgi Flavors for Creating New Flavor Profiles
When developing this type of product, it's not enough to simply find a pleasant flavor. It's important to convincingly reproduce the taste and aroma characteristic of pastries.
With more than 145 years of experience in the industry, Curt Georgi offers a wide range of flavors to create ice creams with distinctive profiles. These solutions make it possible to develop delicate and complex flavors inspired by the world of baking.
To achieve specific flavor profiles, Curt Georgi combines different flavor molecules. He also adjusts the solubility and concentration of each flavor depending on the application.
This makes it possible to create flavors such as brownies, cookies, Berliners, and Speculoos cookies. The range also includes fruit, dessert, and candy flavors, among many other options.
Bakery flavors thus offer a path to innovation for manufacturers looking to expand their ice cream portfolio and create more distinctive experiences.
Would you like to learn about the possibilities Curt Georgi's flavors offer for developing new ice cream flavors? Contact us and discover new ways to surprise your customers.
