adaptogen (noun) adap·to·gen \ə-ˈdap-tə-jən\\ : a nontoxic substance and especially a plant extract that is held to increase the body’s ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning -Merriam Webster Meet the Adaptogens. Potent cornerstones of ancient Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurveda , these plants, herbs, and even mushrooms have…
Listed on several top ten trend lists for 2016, poke is an Hawaiian staple seen in fine restaurants, food trucks and local diners for generations. Usually made from yellowfin (ahi) tuna, poke is the latest global food poised to become a fast-casual craving. Poke’s bright, fresh flavors recall the familiarity of sushi, and appeals to…
Consumer demand for recognizable, short ingredient statements is at an all time high. At the same time, they aren’t willing to sacrifice taste, a double whammy that challenges manufacturers with a tall order. Nikken Food’s pantry friendly ingredients are the solution, offering clean label AND mouthwatering umami flavor enhancement we call YUM. Nikken ingredients are…
It isn’t Chinese, Japanese, Korean or even Vietnamese. The original Asian fusion cuisine came from a country that dresses its spaghetti with hot dogs instead of meatballs and banana ketchup instead of tomato sauce. We’re talking about the Philippines, home to an intoxicating amalgamation of flavors from China, Spain, Malaysia, Thailand and Mongolia with a…
