- SEASONING & SUGAR: Bring the McCormick 2026 Flavor of the Year, Black Currant, to life with two exciting new ways to cook, create, and explore: Sweet & Smoky Naturally Flavored Black Currant Seasoning and Black Currant Finishing Sugar.
- SAVORY SEASONING: Push the limits and have fun with Sweet & Smoky Black Currant Seasoning — a savory blend of aged red jalapeño, oak smoke, and toasted onion. Mix into smash burger sliders, shake over BBQ chicken pizza, or whisk into dressings.
- SWEET FINISHING SUGAR: For a taste of Black Currant’s sweet side: Sprinkle our Black Currant Finishing Sugar on baked goods, desserts, or even cocktails for a pop of color, sparkle, and vibrant flavor to elevate any moment.
- ON-TREND FLAVOR: Black currant is a small purple berry and on-trend flavor around the world, infusing everything from savory reductions and sweet pastries to modern mixology with its bold, sophisticated, tart yet sweet taste.
- COOK CONFIDENTLY: From sweet to smoky, subtle to bold, Black Currant invites you to explore flavor in new ways — and feel confident exploring what’s next — right from your kitchen. It’s the perfect gift to yourself or the flavor-lover in your life!
- FLAVOR OF THE YEAR: Since 2000, the McCormick Flavor Forecast® has explored what is shaping the future of flavor globally. For 2026, we continue to champion bold flavor with The Flavor of the Year: Black Currant. Available for a limited time.