Texture Takes Center Stage in Food | Johannesburg News

Texture is the new flavor game-changer in food, with mouthfeel taking center stage as consumers crave satisfying crunches, gooey centers, and airy foams. From pandemic-driven sensory cravings to snack innovations like Nerds Gummy Clusters and Starbucks’ air-whipped espresso, texture has evolved from background detail to the main attraction. Brands are racing to preserve crispiness in delivery orders, boost creaminess in low-sugar yogurts, and engineer layered snacks that deliver on feel — proving that sometimes, it’s not what you taste, but how it feels that makes a bite unforgettable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/world/2026-09-14-crunchy-and-gooey-textures-reshape-the-food-industry/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8b675a7041bb03ff Report issues to [email protected].