3 At the heart of health matters
Health is such an important issue, especially in a region that has such problems with obesity and diabetes. It is little surprise therefore to see a rise in the amount of healthier products and ingredients on offer.
From chia, quinoa and amaranth, there is certainly a gain in market share for the healthier bakery, says Alex, adding that Bloomsbury’s has “incorporated these items in our sandwiches and salad menu because the demand is there”.
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La Serre’s Ani agrees, but warns it is important to not “give up the element of taste”. “If we can incorporate healthy products with taste then this is utopia,” he explains.
Cakery & Epicerie by Stéphane Glacier supplies pastries to accommodate special requests on the menu. “The gluten-free house favourite for example uses milk chocolate, dark chocolate with a delicious orange marmalade,” Patera explains. “We also use organic products in our pastries and we even offer an organic green tea.”
Bobbie Lloyd, chief baking officer, Magnolia Bakery US, highlights that “many people have autoimmune health issues such as celiac and arthritis, or diabetes and heart disease”. “Diet fads come and go, but being in good health remains important to everyone,” she adds.
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