Eight menu trends for 2008

Published Friday, January 25, 2008

The Chicago-based firm identified these and other food trends in 2008: 1. Superspices are the new superfruits With high antioxidant content, superfruits, such as pomegranates, blueberries and acai berries, flourished on the restaurant menu. This year, expect to see "superspices" seasoning American menus. Research suggests that superspices like cumin, ginger, cinnamon and tumeric may boast more antioxidant power and medicinal benefits than their superfruit cousins. 2. Snack attack Restaurants hope that small portions, big flavors and low prices will lure in hungry snackers. Mini burgers and wraps caught on late in 2007, but look for restaurants ...

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