The 5 favorite Latino foods in United States
While walking along the aisles of a supermarket in the United States, it is common to find shelves filled with all sorts of Latino foods and ingredients like jalapenos, tomatillos, avocado dips, tortillas, Mexican salsas and many other products which seemed exotic just until recently. Now theyve become a common American household staple since TV is also increasingly riddled with programs featuring emerging Latino chefs preparing exquisite dishes with traditional ingredients. Latin cuisine has earned a place in American culture enriching not only dishes and palates but blending customs too. The Latino community represents a growing market with a projected $1.5 trillion by 2015. The Latino consumer likes preparing traditional meals with fresh ingredients, and these dishes integrate a variety of traditional staples of irresistible flavors, aromas and colors which have transformed American traditional tastes. As a sign of that growing influence, here is a list of 5 Latino most consumed food items in the United States in the past year. Avocado It represents the largest import this last year. Its an excellent source of oils, vitamins, and protein. Moderate consumption is recommended due to its high calorie and fat content. In Mexico it is known as “green gold” and its the world’s largest exporter. Chile (Capsicum) Its widely and increasingly used as a condiment to accompany various dishes. It’s imported to the United States in its different varieties: serrano, jalapeno, poblano, chilaca and pepper or bell pepper as an important part of the new Latin culinary trend. Its attractive colors, rich flavors and aromas have positioned it as one of the most sought after by the American public. SEE ALSO: No turkey? No problem Papaya The papaya, besides being consumed in its original form, its also used in preparations such as juices and desserts. This fruit not only has nutritional benefits but its also used by the cosmetic beauty industry. This delicious fruit is originally from Central America, and is cultivated and used across America. In Mexico, before the arrival of the Spaniards, it was known as chichihualtzapotl, and was considered as an infertility antidote. Frijoles The frijol is a legume native to Latin America and is consumed in a variety of ways as well as the green pods or dry seeds. It is a very important part of Latin cuisine and is practically present in each dish as in burritos, tamales, enfrijolas, soups and omelettes among other many Latino meals. Mango Mango is a fruit of fleshy, sweet and tasty pulp native to tropical regions. Its extraordinary development in the Caribbean area and its exotic characteristics has made it one of the favorite tropical fruits of the American market, especially those from Latin origin. SEE ALSO: Tailgating: Small bites, big wins! More Latin Food Many more imports from Latin America such as seafood, fish, and beans, along with a wide variety of fresh or dry vegetables and legumes, share the same import volumes as the papaya. Latin or Hispanic foods are at present the most popular among all the ethnic foods according to various U.S. consumer studies that indicate that six of every ten consumers have expressed their preference for Mexican or Latin food. Major food companies closely follow the growing Latino trend to create products that appeal to the Latino palate with bilingual packaging. Some typical beverages are also making their way to the American public like Tequila, the traditional drink in Mexico, already a part of the most popular cocktails such as the Margarita or Tequila Sunrise. The traditional ritual of tequila includes a little salt to the rim of the cup and lemon slices.The post The 5 favorite Latino foods in United States appeared first on Voxxi.
While walking along the aisles of a supermarket in the United States, it is common to find shelves filled with all sorts of Latino foods and ingredients like jalapenos, tomatillos, avocado dips, tortillas, Mexican salsas and many other products which seemed exotic just until recently.
Now theyve become a common American household staple since TV is also increasingly riddled with programs featuring emerging Latino chefs preparing exquisite dishes with traditional ingredients. Latin cuisine has earned a place in American culture enriching not only dishes and palates but blending customs too.
The Latino community represents a growing market with a projected $1.5 trillion by 2015. The Latino consumer likes preparing traditional meals with fresh ingredients, and these dishes integrate a variety of traditional staples of irresistible flavors, aromas and colors which have transformed American traditional tastes.
As a sign of that growing influence, here is a list of 5 Latino most consumed food items in the United States in the past year.
Avocado
It represents the largest import this last year. Its an excellent source of oils, vitamins, and protein. Moderate consumption is recommended due to its high calorie and fat content. In Mexico it is known as “green gold” and its the world’s largest exporter.
Chile (Capsicum)
Its widely and increasingly used as a condiment to accompany various dishes. It’s imported to the United States in its different varieties: serrano, jalapeno, poblano, chilaca and pepper or bell pepper as an important part of the new Latin culinary trend. Its attractive colors, rich flavors and aromas have positioned it as one of the most sought after by the American public.
SEE ALSO: No turkey? No problem
Papaya
The papaya, besides being consumed in its original form, its also used in preparations such as juices and desserts. This fruit not only has nutritional benefits but its also used by the cosmetic beauty industry. This delicious fruit is originally from Central America, and is cultivated and used across America. In Mexico, before the arrival of the Spaniards, it was known as chichihualtzapotl, and was considered as an infertility antidote.
Frijoles
The frijol is a legume native to Latin America and is consumed in a variety of ways as well as the green pods or dry seeds. It is a very important part of Latin cuisine and is practically present in each dish as in burritos, tamales, enfrijolas, soups and omelettes among other many Latino meals.
Mango
Mango is a fruit of fleshy, sweet and tasty pulp native to tropical regions. Its extraordinary development in the Caribbean area and its exotic characteristics has made it one of the favorite tropical fruits of the American market, especially those from Latin origin.
SEE ALSO: Tailgating: Small bites, big wins!
More Latin Food
Many more imports from Latin America such as seafood, fish, and beans, along with a wide variety of fresh or dry vegetables and legumes, share the same import volumes as the papaya. Latin or Hispanic foods are at present the most popular among all the ethnic foods according to various U.S. consumer studies that indicate that six of every ten consumers have expressed their preference for Mexican or Latin food.
Major food companies closely follow the growing Latino trend to create products that appeal to the Latino palate with bilingual packaging.
Some typical beverages are also making their way to the American public like Tequila, the traditional drink in Mexico, already a part of the most popular cocktails such as the Margarita or Tequila Sunrise. The traditional ritual of tequila includes a little salt to the rim of the cup and lemon slices.
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