The best new food

What’s new in the world of food? Read on to find out.

Gourmet popcorn
Family-run Corn Again make popcorn but not as you know it, with flavours like Cinnamon Sweet, Salty Sweet, and spicy Lime & Chilli. An added quirk are their toppers, which let you sprinkle sweet toppings like coconut and chocolate or tangy pizza flavouring to instantly perk up popcorn of any variety. Prices start from £1 for a 40g bag, they also sell kits for you to make your own popcorn and top with the flavour of your choice, priced at £24.99. Available to buy online, free delivery.

Exotic condiments
Bim’s Kitchen make African-inspired condiments. Anyone who’s read The Little Prince will be intrigued by items like the Baobab Pepper Jam, sweet yet fiery and perfect for meat and fish. Their best-selling Chilli Coconut Relish is uber spicy, with delicious pieces of desiccated coconut and heaps of spices like alligator peppers. All products are suitable for vegetarians. Sold in selected delis and butchers like Natural Kitchen, the Deli Downstairs, Earth Natural Foods and more, regular retail price is £4.79 a jar.

Chic teas
The London Tea Company package their teas in sleek colourful tins. Flavours include vanilla chai, blackcurrant, raspberry & cinnamon and peppermint, spearmint and strawberry as well as good old Earl Grey and detoxing green tea. What sets them apart from other teas? They’ll look very good on your kitchen counter for starters. Sold at Selfridges and Sainsbury’s. £4.15 for 15 teabags.

Beer jellies
Jelly made from beer or cider? Yep, and they’re a perfect accompaniment to cheese. It’s not a new invention however, as beer preserves were first concocted in Italy, however Hawkshead, known for their gourmet chutneys and jams, are set to introduce three jellies: Windermere Pale Ale, Loweswater Gold and Cowmire Hall Cider. Coming soon to a stockist near you, in the meantime get them online priced at £2.95 each.