Recipe Video: Mango Passion Fruit Pizza
Post Date: 02/3/2022
Add a tropical, exotic twist to pizza sauces with Passion Fruit and Mango. Passion Fruit and Mango are the perfect pair of ingredients to incorporate into a pizza sauce because not only do they complement each other, they also complement other ingredients including prosciutto and mozzarella cheese. Check out the recipe video below to learn how … Continue reading Recipe Video: Mango Passion Fruit Pizza
iTi Tropicals’ 2022 Trends Forecast
Post Date: 01/20/2022
Provenance, functional ingredients, clean-labels, and tropical flavors are among the trends that iTi Tropicals’ expects to see throughout 2022. Continue reading to learn how iTi Tropicals’ can support the development of new products that fall into these trends! Provenance and Authenticity Consumers are excited about products that come from another country provided the products are … Continue reading iTi Tropicals’ 2022 Trends Forecast
2021 Innovation Wrap-Up
Post Date: 01/6/2022
iTi Tropicals’ Innovation Team had an exciting and innovative year. This year, we focused on finding creative applications and concepts for our products. Let’s take a look at some of the concepts we really focused on throughout the year. Tropicals in Unexpected Applications iTi Tropicals’ Innovation Team is always searching to bring a touch of the … Continue reading 2021 Innovation Wrap-Up
Guava Coconut Peppermint Cooler
Post Date: 12/16/2021
When the holiday season comes around, one flavor comes to mind: peppermint. Peppermint is often accompanied by chocolate, mocha, or vanilla so the Innovation Team at iTi Tropicals’ wanted to create a new and exciting flavor combination: guava, peppermint, and coconut! Sweet guava and creamy coconut compliment cooling peppermint in this flavorful, holiday-inspired cocktail. Made with peppermint schnapps, … Continue reading Guava Coconut Peppermint Cooler
Recipe: Eggnog Panna Cotta with Passion Fruit Cranberry Jam
Post Date: 12/9/2021
As the holiday season comes around, consumers get into the spirit with classic holiday beverages, foods, and desserts. One classic holiday favorite comes to mind this time of year – eggnog of course. Typically made with milk, cream, eggs, sugar, and spices, similar to ice cream and custards, it’s easy to understand why so many consumers gravitate towards … Continue reading Recipe: Eggnog Panna Cotta with Passion Fruit Cranberry Jam
Recipe: Coconut Cream Hot Cocoa
Post Date: 12/2/2021
As the crisp winter air starts to settle in, the craving for a warm and toasty beverage is born. A nice cup of hot cocoa always hits the spot on a chilly winter night and will keep your customers satisfied. When the snow is falling and friends are calling “you-who”, give your customers the option of a … Continue reading Recipe: Coconut Cream Hot Cocoa
Five Fruit Forward Coffee Creamer Recipes
Post Date: 11/18/2021
Liven up your consumers’ morning cup of coffee with these fruit-forward, plant-based coffee creamer concepts. iTi Tropicals’ Innovation Team has developed five new and exciting coffee creamer concepts, perfect for any coffee-lover. Our coffee creamer concepts combine coconut cream, sugar, vanilla, and water with a tropical fruit puree such as guava, banana, or mango for a fruity coffee creamer. For a more traditional, dairy-free creamer, … Continue reading Five Fruit Forward Coffee Creamer Recipes
Recipe: Dragon-Fruit Banana Frozen Novelty
Post Date: 11/11/2021
Dairy-free, fat-free, plant-based frozen novelties have never tasted so good with iTi Tropicals fruit purees and juices. iTi Tropicals’ Innovation Team has developed a Dragon Fruit Banana Frozen Novelty concept made from functional ingredients including banana puree and dragon fruit puree. Why Banana Puree? The banana puree serves as the base for this frozen novelty due to its naturally … Continue reading Recipe: Dragon-Fruit Banana Frozen Novelty
Recipe: Coconut Water Cold Brew Coffee
Post Date: 11/4/2021
Need a drink that’s both refreshing and energizing? Look no further; coffee cold-brewed in coconut water is the perfect beverage to boost your energy and keep you hydrated. Why Coconut Water? It has five essential electrolytes, including potassium, magnesium, and calcium. It has no added sugar, fat, cholesterol or preservatives, and is significantly lower in calories … Continue reading Recipe: Coconut Water Cold Brew Coffee
Recipe: Ginger Turmeric Chicken Wellness Soup
Post Date: 10/28/2021
Soup is often thought of as a remedy for treating common colds, the flu, and various other illnesses because soup is made with nutritious ingredients that include vegetables, herbs, bone broth or stock, and protein. iTi Tropicals’ Innovation Team has created a Ginger Turmeric Chicken Wellness Soup that utilizes the following functional ingredients: Coconut water Coconut water contains five essential … Continue reading Recipe: Ginger Turmeric Chicken Wellness Soup
2021 Q3 Innovation Recap
Post Date: 10/20/2021
Over the past three months, iTi Tropicals’ Innovation Team has published a total of 10 new, innovative, and creative concepts-including videos and infographics! From product spotlights to consumer trends, our innovation team has covered a variety of exciting ideas. Check out the rest of our blog post to learn more! Product Spotlights Acerola Invigorate your product line and … Continue reading 2021 Q3 Innovation Recap
Recipe: Plant-Based Apple Cider Donuts
Post Date: 10/14/2021
Apple cider donuts; a seasonal treat and a fall-food must have! iTi Tropicals’ innovation team took a fall-food favorite and gave it a light, tropical twist. Not only are the donuts delicious, but they are also entirely plant-based! The original recipe that we made uses eggs and butter. We found that we are able to use our banana puree to … Continue reading Recipe: Plant-Based Apple Cider Donuts
Recipe: Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte
Post Date: 10/7/2021
What better way to celebrate the beginning of Fall than with a little pumpkin spice? The iTi Innovation Team has created a decadent dairy-free pumpkin spice latte recipe utilizing our coconut cream. Incorporating coconut cream into beverage applications offers an excellent plant-based alternative to traditional dairy ingredients. Transform coconut cream into coconut milk with ease by simply adding water … Continue reading Recipe: Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte
What’s Possible With iTi’s Coconut Cream
Post Date: 09/30/2021
At iTi Tropicals, tropical, versatile ingredients are our specialty. Our coconut cream products are the ultimate, versatile ingredients to incorporate into your product line. With a sweet yet bold flavor, rich velvety texture, and creamy mouthfeel customers are sure to love coconut cream. What’s Possible with Coconut Cream? From Beverages… Add a splash of coconut cream to … Continue reading What’s Possible With iTi’s Coconut Cream
Infographic: Get to Know Banana Puree
Post Date: 09/15/2021
Ecuadorian Banana Puree is the versatile ingredient your product line needs. From condiments and sauces to pastries and desserts, the applications are endless with banana puree! Banana puree is a very unique and versatile ingredient because of its flavor, viscosity, and natural sweetness. With its widely accepted taste and flavor, product development opportunities to formulate … Continue reading Infographic: Get to Know Banana Puree