Two new chef-driven bites from Revel Eats are giving consumers the authentic Italian flair they crave while offering foodservice operators an easy-prep, upscale appetizer to enhance their menus.
New Arancini Bites from Revel Eats by Ajinomoto Foodservice are inspired by a beloved Sicilian street food typically consisting of rice, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and peas, coated in breadcrumbs and fried.
With the growth of arancini on U.S. menus (up 11% since 2020)*, forward-thinking manufacturers like Ajinomoto Foods are switching up the flavors in these craveable bites, using ingredients like creamy cheese blends and mushrooms with the popular umami flavor profile.
Ideal for a wide variety of operations, these new Arancini Bites offer on-trend flavor, unbeatable versatility, superior hold times for takeout and delivery, labor savings, and more:
- Smaller bag size (2#) for less waste and easier storage
- Can be used as an appetizer, side dish, or topper for soups and salads
- Lacto-ovo vegetarian for customers with special dietary needs
- Premium bites ideal for any daypart
- Easy to upscale for higher check averages
- Great for upscale casual operations, sports bars and brew pubs, and funky chic independents
Five Cheese Arancini Bites
The ultimate comfort food, these buzzworthy bites feature a rich, craveable filling made with a unique blend of five savory cheeses, authentic Italian herbs, and a crispy coating. Serve with a simple, classic marinara sauce, or go for even more upscale appeal by pairing with one of the following gourmet dipping sauces:
- Creamy garlic aioli with lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper
- Vibrant pesto sauce with fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil
- Rich, earthy truffle mayo with black truffle oil, high-quality mayonnaise, garlic, and salt and pepper
- Spicy arrabbiata sauce with whole tomatoes, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, onion, garlic, basil, sea salt, and cracked black pepper
Mushroom Herb Arancini Bites
Offering an on-trend flavor, these gastropub-inspired bites are stuffed with rice, diced portobello mushrooms, a creamy cheese blend, and a unique porcini flavor profile that provides a natural umami bite, all coated in a crispy, authentic Italian herb breading. Serve with a creamy truffle aioli with garlic and lemon to enhance the umami flavor, or go full gourmet by pairing with one of these simple but delicious dipping sauces:
- Smooth, savory garlic parmesan cream sauce made with heavy cream, butter, dry white wine, garlic, parmesan cheese, sea salt, and black pepper
- Light and silky mushroom veloute sauce with vegetable broth, dry sherry, butter, heavy cream, onion, and your choice of mushrooms
- Homestyle tomato basil marinara with olive oil, garlic, onion, grated carrot, whole peeled tomatoes, basil leaves, and a bay leaf
- Sundried tomato and ricotta dip made with fresh ricotta cheese, chopped sundried tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, and olive oil
Most commonly found in fine and casual dining restaurants in the Italian, pizza, and American segments, arancini have grown an impressive 140% over the past 10 years on U.S. menus. And it doesn’t stop there — these savory bites are expected to continue experiencing strong growth in coming years. Arancini ranked in the 98th percentile for future growth potential, meaning they’re predicted to outperform 98% of all other foods, beverages and ingredients over the next four years!*
Revel Eats is the gold standard in trend-forward, premium, buzzworthy bites. Crafted with gastropub-inspired ingredients and unbelievable flavors, Revel Eats offers the ultimate bites to delight and create buzz on menus.
Ajinomoto Foods North America is your source for great global food, delivering flavor without the labor in appetizers, handhelds, sides, and entrées. Find online tools, websites, social media, apps, and more at AjinomotoFoodservice.com.
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