Wixon identifies Filipino-forward flavors as developing taste trend
The Philippines, a Pacific Rim nation of more than 7,000 islands, has a diverse culinary culture influenced by local ingredients (such as, coconut and mango) and other ethnic cuisines, most notably Chinese, Malay and Spanish.
“All of these factors come together to create an incredible fusion of flavors that while uniquely Filipino with its sour/sweet notes and indigenous ingredients,” says Wixon Corporate Chef Ryan Kukuruzovic, “Filipino cuisine also incorporates flavors borrowed from other cuisines. This is what contributes to the appeal of Filipino flavors—they’re both novel and approachable.”