Balancing Heat – Spicy Perfection, Simplified
Modern consumers, especially younger generations, are showing a stronger preference for bold, spicy flavors—seeking adventurous taste experiences that feature extreme heat or unexpected flavor combinations that push the boundaries of traditional flavor profiles.
Driven by curiosity, international travel and the influence of social media, these consumers are increasingly drawn to globally inspired spicy ingredients and unique flavor pairings. Hot and spicy flavors from Asian, Indian and Latin cuisines are in demand, especially among millennials, who continue to drive interest in emerging flavors and ingredients.1
Strike the Perfect Balance of Spice with On-Trend Applications
Balancing spice is no easy task—too much heat can turn consumers away, but too little can make the overall flavor profile fall flat. By incorporating Butter Buds® with spicy flavors, we can help formulators strike the ideal balance, creating distinctive flavor profiles that invite consumers on an adventurous yet familiar flavor journey. The result? Trend-forward, affordable tastes that keep consumers coming back.
From authentic to trendy, our products bring versatility and depth to every spicy creation. Butter Buds® Ghee adds authentic richness to Indian-inspired cuisine, while Cheese Buds® delivers full-bodied savory notes when used in a spicy, cheesy noodle dish. For plant-based innovation, our Non-Dairy line of specialty ingredients provides the perfect, vegan solution for hot sauces that balance heat with smooth, satisfying texture.
Deliver Familiar Comfort in Bold, Spicy Creations
Dairy and spice are a perfect match. With its richness and compatibility with a variety of different spicy flavor profiles, dairy can be used as a core ingredient for formulators when developing fusion-inspired flavors that feel both bold and approachable.
Butter Buds® dairy concentrates are ideal for on-trend creations. Featuring authentic dairy notes that complement and round out spicy profiles, our dairy concentrates offer a myriad of functional benefits—from harmonizing flavor systems to enhancing fatty mouthfeel—making them appeal to a broader range of consumer taste preferences. Butter Buds® solutions provide low cost-in-use with a simpler label and are easily applicable to a wide range of applications, providing cost-effective options to formulators.
A Cost-Effective Solution for Flavor Fusion
Dairy and spice are a perfect match. With its richness and compatibility with a variety of different spicy flavor profiles, dairy can be used as a core ingredient for formulators when developing fusion-inspired flavors that feel both bold and approachable.
Butter Buds® dairy concentrates are ideal for on-trend creations. Featuring authentic dairy notes that complement and round out spicy profiles, our dairy concentrates offer a myriad of functional benefits—from harmonizing flavor systems to enhancing fatty mouthfeel—making them appeal to a broader range of consumer taste preferences. Butter Buds® solutions provide low cost-in-use with a simpler label and are easily applicable to a wide range of applications, providing cost-effective options to formulators.
Looking to deliver trendy and exciting flavors to your consumers at an affordable price? Our R&D flavor scientists are always exploring new, innovative ways to use our products to help you bring flavor-forward combinations to life in on-trend formulations. Request a sample today.
Sources
1 Mintel, Flavor Innovation on the Menu - US - 2025
