Over the past decade, the influence of Asian flavors in the global food and beverage industry has grown. Edelman says that 2019 will belong to salted egg yolk, a Chinese classic. Salted egg yolks are typically made by brining duck eggs in salt or encrusting them in salted charcoal.The process solidifies the liquik yolk, resulting in a uniquely salty, umami-rich ingredient that can be grated and used as a seasoning for almost any dish or recipe. 

Although it's deeply rooted in Chinese cuisine, salted egg yolks have become a pan-Asian phenomenon, such as salted egg yolk Croissant and salted egg yolk fried noodle. In Singapore just last year, Knorr lauched Golden Salted Egg Powder to cater to home cooks. Pizza Hut launched salted egg yolk ice cream last year. The cream flavor makes a perfect balance with the salty flavor of salted egg yolk. Saled egg yolk applications are also increasingly visible in industrial foodservice and packaged foods like potato chips and crispy fish skins. For example, Taiwan's "Lao Yang" salted egg yolk biscuit has become a celebrity snack in China.

Source: www.food2china.com