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7 new superfoods and food trends

Discover 7 inspiring superfoods and food trends for your next event, catering or for your loved ones at home.

The year 2024 brings exciting new superfoods and food trends that can take your catering event to the next level. Incorporating these trends into your menu not only shows that you have your finger on the pulse, but also offers your guests nutritious and innovative dishes. Here are 7 superfoods and food trends that are shaping 2024 and how you can incorporate them into your catering concept.

1. lion’s mane mushrooms – the new brain food

Lion’s Mane mushrooms are a real brain food and are in the spotlight in 2024. These mushrooms are known for their positive effects on the brain and nervous system. They promote concentration and can even support the regeneration of nerve cells.

Incorporate Lion’s Mane into your menus, for example in the form of creamy soups or as an ingredient in mushroom stir-fries. Your guests will be delighted by the cognitive benefits.

Superfood: Lions Mane mushroom

2. jackfruit – the vegan meat substitute

Jackfruit has established itself as a popular meat substitute in recent years and will remain an important food trend in 2024.

This tropical fruit has a meaty texture and absorbs spices perfectly, making it ideal for vegan BBQ dishes and pulled pork sandwiches. Use jackfruit in your vegan catering offer and offer creative, meat-free alternatives.

Superfood jackfruit is cut and prepared

3. lupins – the local superfood

Lupins are an excellent source of vegetable protein and are considered the new domestic superfood. They are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals and can be used in a variety of ways.

Lupin flour is ideal for baked goods, while lupin seeds enhance salads and bowls. With lupins in your menu, you can promote both sustainability and health.

Domestic and regional lupin field

4. fermented foods – good for the gut

Fermented foods such as kimchi, sauerkraut and kombucha will remain in vogue in 2024. They are rich in probiotics and support healthy intestinal flora, which has a positive effect on the immune system.

Integrate fermented dishes as side dishes or drinks into your catering offer. Your guests will appreciate the health benefits and the special taste.

Fermented foods that are good for the gut

5. sea vegetables – algae and co.

Sea vegetables such as algae and seaweed are rich in nutrients and are an emerging trend in the superfood sector. They contain high amounts of iodine, iron and calcium.

Seaweed salads or sushi rolls with seaweed are not only healthy, but also a visual highlight on your buffet. With sea vegetables, you can bring a piece of the sea to your guests’ plates and promote their health at the same time.

Fresh and healthy seaweed salad

6. adaptogens – stress killers from nature

Adaptogens such as ashwagandha, rhodiola and ginseng are plant substances that help the body adapt to stress and increase well-being.

These superfoods can be integrated into smoothies, teas or energy balls and are perfect for brainfood catering. Adaptogens help your guests to feel relaxed and focused, which is particularly beneficial at business events.

Nature's stress killer - ginseng

7. seed cycling – balance for the hormone balance

Seed cycling is a new trend that aims to promote hormonal balance through the targeted use of seeds such as linseed, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds.

These seeds can be used in smoothies, mueslis or salads and provide a nutritious addition to any menu. Seed cycling shows that your catering is not only up to date in culinary terms, but also in terms of health.

Balanced hormone levels with seed cycling

Conclusion

Some of these superfoods and food trends find their way into our catering menus after a dish conception round. On request, we can even adapt your desired ingredients into your individual catering menu. These new superfoods and food trends offer numerous opportunities to make your catering innovative and healthy.

Mainfood Catering from Frankfurt can help you incorporate these trends into your event and offer your guests an unforgettable culinary experience. Rely on superfood catering and show your guests that you are not only delicious, but also forward-thinking.

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