To spice up your menu, look no further than Katy’s Kitchens products at Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse! From traditional to innovative flavors, Katy’s Kitchen has a full line of high-quality spices and herbs from countries across the world to incorporate into your menu.
With culinary fusion, wellness and unique flavor combos making waves in 2025, here’s how spices play an important role.
Culinary Fusion
The demand for cross-cultural flavors is on the rise, especially with Millennials and Gen Z. In fact, 43% of U.S. consumers are open to new foods and flavors such as:
- Thai-Cajun fusion is great for flavoring seafood like crawfish and shrimp.
(Spice Shopping List: Paprika, Cayenne, Lemongrass and Lime Zest.) - Middle Eastern-Mexican fusion blends herbal notes with the smokey heat of chipotle for flavorful lamb tacos and shawarma-seasoned enchilada sauces.
Spice Shopping List: Za’atar, Cardamom, Fenugreek, Garlic, Tajin and Chili Powder.
Wellness
Herbs and spices have been used in medicine for centuries and today’s health-conscious consumers are here for it. Spice combinations that are anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, immune-boosting or benefit gut health are great to incorporate into dishes.
Spice Shopping List:
- Tumeric for anti-inflammatory benefits
- Peppermint for IBS pain relief and less nausea
- Sage for improved brain function and memory
- Cinnamon for lower blood sugar levels and aid in anti-diabetic
- Holy basil to fight infections and boost immunity
Spice Combinations
As consumer palates evolve unexpected spice combinations have started to appear. Some in the spotlight include:
- Sweet and spicy (pair chili and honey or cinnamon and chipotle)
- Savory umami (blend mushroom powder and smoke paprika)
- Floral and earthy (mix saffron, chamomile and lavender with cardamom or black pepper)
We invite our valued chefs, restaurateurs and business owners to stop in and shop Katy’s Kitchen for traditional and new spices today! With a wide variety to choose from, our friendly and knowledgeable staff can take you on an adventure through our spice aisle so you can take advantage of current 2025 spice trends today!
