Plenty of news coverage has been devoted to the ways the pandemic has changed how we eat, as evidenced by the skyrocketing revenues of food delivery apps . But what we eat is also changing.

The food and drink well be consuming in 2021 reflect the reality of our current world (get ready for even more immune-boosting food and drink!), but also feature exciting flavors designed to thrill us every time we open the refrigerator or pantry.

We spoke to two seasoned food trend experts to fill you in on everything new and notable coming to your kitchen in 2021. Your shopping list is about to get a lot more exciting.

Immune-enhancing everything

Perhaps not surprisingly, food and drink that offer immunity benefits have seen renewed interest during the pandemic.

This trend is especially important given the stress and anxiety brought on by 2020, said Rachel Bukowski, team leader of product development at Whole Foods Market . Its a time when health is taking a front seat on our collective priorities, including companies incorporating functional ingredients like vitamin C, mushrooms and adaptogens to foster a calm headspace and support the immune system.

Indeed, immunity is top of mind for many people right now, according to Melissa Abbott, vice president of culinary insights for The Hartman Group , a consumer research firm that studies American food and beverage culture.

[Immunity] comes up every winter, but its taking a very specific focus [now] because people want to be resilient and not get sick, Abbott told HuffPost.