New superfood on the Aussie market.
There's a new berry in town that's gunning to muscle in on the superfood market, and on foodservice menus.
Incaberries, a nutrient-rich dried fruit from Ecuador, have been launched to the Austalian market for the first time with an organic certified product now being imported by GB-Commtrade, one of Australia's major specialists in nuts and dried fruit.
Being marketed as having more than twice or triple the dietary fibre of most dried fruits and more antioxidants than raw Goji berries, Incaberries are having an enjoying a "unprecedented popularity" around the world as people discover their taste and health benefits, says GB-Commtrade founder, Gerard Brunton.
"Internationally, Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc is a fan and they are the latest, must-have addition to breakfast buffets at leading European hotels," Brunton said.
"The organic, preservative-free berries are an ideal fit for our market providing a nutrient-rich snack and ingredient for discerning, health-conscious consumers, and most importantly they actually taste great.
"We've received exciting feedback from initial tastings by Australia's leading chefs, food writers and dietitians, with many eager to experiment with this interesting, new ingredient."
Brunton said the berries have a unique flavour, beginning with a sweet note, followed by a more-ish sour twist making them an ideal snack and highly versatile ingredient for cooking and baking.
