Experience the 2026 Flavor of the Year with our new McCormick Culinary® Sweet & Smoky Naturally Flavored Black Currant Seasoning: A savory blend of aged red jalapeño, oak smoke, and toasted onion that proves just how adventurous this little berry can be.
New arrival
New arrival
Bring the Next Big Flavor to Your Menu
Black currant is on the rise—up 23% year over year*—and gaining traction across savory dishes, beverages, and desserts. Yet only 21% of Americans have tried it*, leaving plenty of room to wow guests seeking something new.
This seasoning makes it easy to deliver craveable flavor across your menu. Crafted with rich black currant and savory notes, it offers a balanced, versatile profile that elevates dishes—without adding complexity to your kitchen.
Complex Flavor. Service-Ready.
From sliders and steak to salads and speed-scratch sauces, this versatile seasoning helps you move fast without sacrificing flavor.
Use it to create signature sauces, elevate everyday menu items, or introduce limited-time offers that feel new and premium.
One seasoning. Endless applications. This seasoning makes it easy to deliver craveable flavor across your menu. Crafted with rich black currant and savory notes, it offers a balanced, versatile profile that elevates dishes—without adding complexity to your kitchen.
Build Bold Speed-Scratch Sauces
Sweet Heat
Hot Honey
Sweet heat with a smoky-fruity edge. Perfect for wings, pizza, and roasted vegetables.
Creamy Spread
Cream Cheese Spread.
Tangy, creamy spread with subtle heat and dark fruit notes. Great for bagels, crostini, or shareable boards.
Umami Glaze
Hoisin Glaze
Sweet-savory glaze with rich umami depth. Ideal for duck, pork, stir-fry, and roasted vegetables.
Sticky Sauce
Honey Garlic
Sticky, garlicky-sweet sauce with a fruity kick. Made for wings, grilled proteins, and vegetables.
Tangy Mustard
Dijon Sauce
Bright, tangy mustard with a subtle fruity backbone. Great for sandwiches, dressings, and roasted meats.
49% of consumers recognize black currant—only 21% have tasted it.*
Now’s the opportunity to lead.
Experience Black Currant Like Never Before
Step inside Sensoria: The Black Currant Experience—an immersive dining event designed to engage all five senses.
Through a multi-course tasting, unexpected pairings, and artful design, discover how the 2026 Flavor of the Year comes to life.
Bring Black Currant to Your Menu
Bold, on-trend flavor made for real kitchens.
Stay Ahead of What’s Next
The 2026 Flavor of the Year is inspired by where the cultural climate and culinary world intersect—because food doesn’t exist in a void. Grounded in global research on real-world operator and consumer behavior, it helps you stay ahead of what guests will be craving next. Dive into the 2026 Flavor Forecast® report to see what’s gaining traction—and how to turn emerging flavors into menu wins.
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