Gastronomic trends 2025. Ready to eat in the new year?
Gastronomy is constantly evolving, and The year ahead promises to be full of culinary innovation. From new ways of understanding sustainability to technological advances that will revolutionize catering, the food sector is called to rethink how we eat and produce food. Are you interested in knowing the gastronomic trends 2025? Here we tell you about them in detail.
Alternative proteins
He prominence of the vegetable or alternative proteins It is not new, but in 2025 it will reach new dimensions. In fact, this market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.40% between now and 2030, according to a analysis by Kings Research. More and more citizens are opting for veganism or, at least, for a greater intake of foods of plant origin, both for health and economic reasons and for environmental awareness. However, it is still pending achieve flavors and textures that perfectly imitate products of animal origin. For this reason, one of the 2025 gastronomic trends will be innovation in plant-based cuisine or eco-responsible production. It will be increasingly common for you to enjoy authentic hamburgers, meatballs or steaks made with ingredients such as algae, legumes, insects or laboratory meat.
Functional foods
In a world where health is priority, functional foods will gain space on supermarket shelves. Did you know that, according to statistics, one in four consumers actively chooses a positive nutrition? It is no longer enough to fill the stomach. It is about include products with specific health benefits, whether they contain them naturally, such as EVOO, a rich source of Omega 3, or whether they are enriched with vitamins, minerals or probiotics. A clear example is the rise of fermented drinks such as kombucha or kefir, as well as fortified snacks.
Sustainability
It is no surprise that the sustainability be a key axis in the gastronomic trends 2025. From reducing food waste to adopting biodegradable packaging and ecological production practices, the food industry will continue to take concrete measures to be more environmentally friendly. Thus, 73% of Spaniards admit to being very concerned about food waste, according to Too Good To Go. Therefore, this new year you will perceive these efforts throughout the chain, with ecological productions, recyclable packaging, restaurants with their own gardens or recipes made with the peels that previously went to the trash.
Circular menus
In relation to this rise in sustainability, it will also be common to find circular menus in establishments. Set cards are on the decline. Now what will be imposed are menus that vary day by day with the aim of making the most of each ingredient and prioritizing kilometer zero cuisine and seasonal foods. That is, the traditional dish stew on Tuesday will be replaced by croquettes on Wednesday and while the spring strawberry cake will become mango cake at the return of summer.
Nanogastronomy
Can you imagine an olive oil mayonnaise made with ultrasonic equipment? It is one of the odds that nanogastronomy already offers today, a new culinary concept that uses technology at the molecular level to manipulate textures, encapsulate nutrients and enhance flavors, creating unique experiences for diners. It sounds futuristic, but it is already a reality. Haute cuisine restaurants are leading this revolution, surprising the most foodies with new sensations.
AI and digitization in restoration
Don't be surprised if the next time you make a reservation at a restaurant, they offer you a menu based on your tastes or with attention to your allergies or intolerances. The power of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in the food sector It is, without a doubt, another of the 2025 gastronomic trends. From chatbots to manage reservations or applications to pair the menu with wine to systems that analyze data to predict trends or improve business management, Digitalization allows you to optimize resources and improve the customer experience thanks to greater personalization of gastronomic experiences.
Gastronomic tourism
And speaking of genuine experiences, did you know that the gastronomic tourism is it fashionable? Discovering unique flavors and culinary traditions is another of the subjects for 2025. So, enjoy a tasting menu, get lost in the stalls street food from any country, taking a cooking course or going on culinary adventures of all kinds will be part of your immediate future.
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