Macphie is turning up the heat with the launch of its brand-new sau-ci o.t.t® Hot Maple Flavour savoury topping – the latest addition to its innovative savoury toppings range.
Joining the popular sau-ci o.t.t® Spicy Jalapeño savoury topping, the new Hot Maple Flavour variant delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and heat in every squeeze, helping chefs and operators tap into one of 2026’s biggest flavour trends: ‘swicy’.
A blend of chillies and garlic creates a bold, sweet and spicy profile that instantly elevates everyday menu favourites into something more indulgent. Perfect for drizzling over wings, pizzas, loaded fries, tacos and burgers, the ready-to-use topping makes it easy to create standout dishes with minimal effort – simply squeeze over the top and serve.
A recent study by Daymon revealed that 84% of consumers enjoy spicy foods, with Gen Z shoppers showing the strongest appetite for swicy flavours.
Further supporting the trend, according to Tastewise, conversations around sweet and spicy flavours have grown by 27.82% over the past year, while “stacked flavour” demand is up by 366% and “intense flavour” by 300%, highlighting consumers’ appetite for bold, layered taste experiences.
This growing demand makes Hot Maple Flavour an ideal solution for operators looking to bring trend-led flavour to familiar, high-volume menu items without adding complexity to the kitchen.
The product has also been endorsed by the Craft Guild of Chefs, with the independent chef panel praising it for its flavour and versatility:
“Really good taste, just the right amount of chilli and garlic. A good sweet, sticky sauce.”
Further strengthening the relationship, Brand Manager, Kirsty Shaw, recently attended the Craft Guild of Chefs AGM & Awards Ceremony to receive The Company Award on behalf of the business.
Presented by the Craft Guild of Chefs, the award recognises business partners who have shown significant support and involvement over the past year. This latest recognition reflects our continued commitment to supporting chefs and foodservice operators with innovative, high-performing products that deliver both on-trend flavour and operational ease.
Alongside Hot Maple Flavour, we have recently added a further 12 products to the growing list of those endorsed by the Craft Guild of Chefs. You can explore the full list of endorsed products on the Macphie endorsed products page.