SWEET MEETS SAVORY: Inspired by the 2026 Flavor of the Year, Black Currant, Sweet & Smoky Naturally Flavored Black Currant Seasoning delivers a sweet, savory, balanced flavor profile to endless recipes and dishes across all menu parts.

CRAFTED WITH QUALITY INGREDIENTS: Black currant is a rich, dark berry with notes of raspberry and grape, perfectly complemented here by toasted onion, red jalapeño (the sweeter, often spicier cousin to the green jalapeño), garlic, and oak smoke.

ON TREND FLAVOR: Black currant is trending in professional kitchens around the world, infusing everything from savory reductions and sweet pastries to modern mixology with bold, sophisticated flavor.

VERSATILE SEASONSING: Works across menus to deliver consistently craveable, flavor to sliders, steak, salads, bbq chicken flatbread, couscous salad, and speed-scratch sauces. The exciting ways to enjoy this on-trend flavor are never-ending.

FLAVOR OF THE YEAR: Since 2000, the McCormick Flavor Forecast® has explored what is shaping the future of flavor globally. For 2026, we continue to champion bold flavor with the Flavor of the Year: Black Currant. Available for a limited time.

• Sprinkle McCormick Culinary Sweet & Smoky Naturally Flavored Black Currant Seasoning on steak, salads, bbq chicken flatbreads, and more
• Blend seasoning with oil and vinegar to create a quick house-made vinaigrette for salads or grain bowls
• Stir into plain yogurt, labneh, or sour cream for an easy vegetable dip or sauce component
• Toss with roasted or steamed vegetables as a finishing seasoning to elevate daily vegetable sides
• Mix with shredded cabbage and oil for a quick slaw for burgers, sandwiches, wraps, or salad bars