5 Latin Food Trends to Watch out for This 2016

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Everyone loves food, so we bring you five Latin food trends to watch out for this year.

Forbes reported that Latin food is experiencing a growing popularity at multiple levels. Therefore, if you love food, you should not miss the new Latin food trend in 2016.

1. Vegan Smoothies - The Gourmet Retailer reported that the greens are gaining new respect. You will taste them in teas, yogurts and ice creams. Vegan smoothies will be among the trend this year. Among the vegan smoothies that you should try this year are Blueberry passion fruit smoothie, banana oat smoothie, cherry almond quinoa smoothie, coconut key lime shake and super green tea smoothie. If you want to know how to prepare these smoothies, check it out here.
2. Chocolate-Spiked Bone Broth - The Latin Kitchen reported that liquid bone broth is a trend last year due to its health benefits. This year, the bone-based liquid will maintain its popularity but it will have a twist. Grub Street shared that Brodo, the most popular bone broth spot in New York City, is working with Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream to bring a new flavor to the bone broth favorite by offering the chocolate-spiked bone broth. The new broth bone soup is described as "broth hot chocolate."
3. Wine - For individuals who love wine, there will be abundance of that drink this year. Perth Now shared that wine with minimal processing will be among the leading choice of drink this year for those seeking pure and authentic flavors. Moreover, CNN  has learned the first LEED-certified winery outside the United States will be opened in Uruguay this year.
4. French toast - The new trend this year will end the dominance of pancakes and waffles but will pave the way for French toast. This dish will be presented with a new twist to offer a variety of flavor. For instance, The Bar Room offers this with a strawberry cheesecake version. They also offer bacon apple hash French toast. Meanwhile, Black Tree BK is serving their own version of Stuffed French Toast - a brandy custard soaked ciabatta, stuffed with fresh ricotta, crisp bacon, and pumpkin butter jam. It is topped with a drizzle of bourbon infused maple syrup.
5. Mushrooms - Fungi is the perfect blend of several trends, vegetables, umami and foraging. Traditional Mexican cuisine usually includes mushrooms. Quora informed that Mexico is the largest exporter of edible mushroom in the Latin America and the 15th largest exporter in the world. So, expect to see more cuisines or dishes this year with mushrooms and experience its healing and psychotropic properties.

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