Dairy is integral to many of Datassential’s food/flavor trends for 2026 – think cream cheese in Basque cheesecake, or stracciatella cheese that can be showcased on pizza or flatbread. Flavor trends like ube can put a next-level twist on yogurt and lend it a bold color. Indian butter chicken, which includes butter or heavy cream, is starring in approachable mashups like burgers and tacos. Hot honey, another 2026 New Classic, can put an on-trend “swicy” spin on nostalgic creamy dips (like the pepper jelly and cream cheese appetizer). Additionally, texture is trending in food/beverages, and cheese notably plays a big role in textural experiences (cheese pulls, anyone?).
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