Cardamom tops list of next year's hottest flavors.

Cardamom? Capua'u? They might not be household names just yet, but according to Mintel International Group Ltd., Chicago, they are among the top six new flavors for 2010.

Even as the economy recovers, "we expect people to continue the trend of eating at home,” said Mintel's leading new products expert Lynn Dornblaser. “The home cook is becoming more advanced and is looking to test his or her cooking skills by trying new spices and fla...