Part of the Magical Botanical collection, dsm-firmenich’s 2022 Flavor of the Year, Fantasy draws its inspiration from the latest Pantone® Color of the Year 2022, Very Peri, and the transformative power and magical nature of botanicals, ushering in a new era for inspired flavor creation.
Learn how Ana Laura captured the multidimensional nature of botanical ingredients and transformed them into Magical Botanical Fantasy flavor.
dsm-firmenich Principal Flavorist,
Mexico
Ana Laura Valdes is a Principal Flavorist and a native to Mexico. She drew inspiration from her homeland when creating “Fantasy Flavor” by imagining an original and all-natural taste for the Flavor of the Year Magical Botanical™ Collection.
"Mexico is full of rich colors everywhere – from the landscapes to the fresh fruits and vibrant flowers. Being surrounded by this natural beauty brings a joyful energy that I wanted to capture in my Magical Botanical Flavor “Fantasy.” I was inspired by the wonderful scents and tastes of the orange blossom and lavender that grew in my childhood backyard."
dsm-firmenich Magical Botanical flavors were designed around a core of intriguing botanical ingredients and culinary herbs of natural origin and traceable sourcing known for their healing and immunity-supporting powers.