Kalsec HeatSync Heat Index research shows growing interest in hot, spicy foods
In the latest update of the Kalsec® HeatSync® Heat Index, global new product introductions with hot and spicy ingredients increased for a ninth straight year, showing a consistent, growing consumer interest in hot and spicy foods.
The index increased 6% from the previous year, reaching a 20% compound annual growth rate, or CAGR, during the nine-year period. In 2016, more than 18,000 new products were introduced. The index, developed in partnership with Innova Market Insights, monitors peppers, seasonings and condiments that contribute heat or pungency to a food or beverage.