The secret recipe can be the passport to success in the food and drink industry. If you have a secret recipe then there might well be a financial incentive offered by the UK government. More about this later. First. Let’s look at the top five foods with secret recipes.
Coca-Cola
Is this the ultimate secret recipe? They changed the formula to much uproar back in the 1980’s and have done it again more recently in anticipation of the sugar tax. But the way that Coca-Cola have built up a reputation as the go-to coke drink over decades has been through their closely-guarded formula. Love it or loathe it, this brand is the number one in their chosen market (and many others as well). In fact it is said that Coca-Cola is the number one selling drink in every market in the world except for Scotland, where Irn Bru rules the shelves! Coca-Cola know what sells, and generally stick to it. This is why it makes our list of the top five foods with secret recipes.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
KFC put it in their advertising –
“A secret blend of herbs and spices.”
They still use a variation of the original recipe from Colonel Sanders, as he set up the chain back in the day. There are many imitators, but as one of the top five foods with secret recipes, we can see why KFC has been a global smash for decades. Walk into any KFC anywhere in the world and you know what you are going to get. As with Coca-Cola, you might not be a fan, but those who are love the taste.
Heinz Baked Beans
You can determine Heinz Baked Beans from any other variety. From children to those who have passed their century, this is the number one choice of baked bean across the nation. Restaurants proudly state that they serve Heinz. it is a major selling point. The recipe is so well guarded that not even the likes of Aldi can have a decent crack at making something that looks and tastes just like the real thing. Heinz even got them added to the list of the governments’ official 1 of the 5 pieces of fruit and vegetables a day. How’s that for national institution?
Baileys Original Irish Cream
If you were to pick two ingredients to go together, then whisky and cream might not appear anywhere near the top of your list. Baileys have made millions on the back of these ingredients, combined in a formula that stops the cream from spoiling or curdling. Baileys has become part of the everyday life of the United Kingdom. So much so that there are websites dedicated to coming up with a viable alternative. But none match the original and best. Baileys Original Irish Cream has the branding and the taste that keeps people coming back for more. This is why they are on our list as one of the top five foods with secret recipes.
McDonald’s French Fries
Now we know that we have taken you on a culinary journey that might not be the healthiest, but the last stop is McDonalds. A highly-rated chef from the USA has hailed the humble McDonalds French Fry as the best in the world. These might not look like products that need a great deal of protection from those trying to imitate, but the McDonald’s French Fry has the right balance of soft and crisp, saltiness and savoury flavour. They have guarded the way they make them for years. If you’re not a fan of the fast food chain, then you should stull drop in for a pack of fried and see what you are missing!
If you have a secret recipe in your business, then a lot of time and effort probably went into that. This is known in the business world as research and development. It is important because the UK government (like many others around the world) have put an incentive in place to reward those who develop their business like this. If you have spent time, money and effort on developing a recipe that sets you apart from the competition then we want to talk to you.
Lumo have been helping those in the food and drink sector to secure hundreds of thousands of pounds to support their growth. The first step is a simple phone call, so get in touch and we can see together just how far this incentive can take you.