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Restaurant Daily News Saturday, May 18, 2019 6 4 2019 Best of Show Dairy Disruptor JoeFroyo Explores Lactose-Free Cultured Milk By Colby Scharsch, Lead Designer, JoeFroyo Anyone who has been in the dairy aisle in the past decade has seen the wild prolif- eration of dairy alternatives, from soy, almond and rice milks to hemp and quinoa beverages, and that's just scraping the surface. While all of these grain/seed/nut milks have been vying for the attention of the dairy averse, innova- tors within the dairy industry, like JoeFroyo, have been busy addressing many of the issues that people have with cow's milk, including removing lactose. "We think nature got it mostly right with milk," says JoeFroyo Founder and President Zach Miller. "Great taste, essential nutriation, that delectable mouthfeel. Our process amplifies what's already great about milk and tones down the lactose. What you're left with is real, high quality dairy, but it almost tastes like a new drink." While formulating JoeFroyo's first product, Probiotic Cold Brew™, Miller developed a proprietary process for cre- ating a lactose-free cultured dairy base, which expanded the company's ambi- tions and product offerings. Through its process, JoeFroyo cul- tures Real California Milk ® to unlock live and active cultures, adds lactase to break down the lactose, and produces a naturally sweet, probiotic-packed, lac- tose-free dairy base that pairs perfectly with coffee and – well, anything else that milk pairs well with. After using this base to create its Probiotic Cold Brew and Clean Label Creamer™ products, JoeFroyo has widened its scope to include other dairy staples, ice cream and powdered coffee creamer. Introducing Crema Smart™ JoeFroyo's new Crema Smart line, launching at the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show, features an array of lactose-free probiotic ice creams, and the world's first pow- dered half & half. Crema Smart Ice Cream is packed with prebiotics, probiotics and 5 grams of protein per serving. The brand will debut a trio of classic flavors – chocolate, vanilla and cold brew latte – with more flavors coming soon, including caramel macchiato, espresso chip, cookie dough, Moose Tracks ® and more. Crema Smart lactose-free powdered half & half is one of a kind, any way you slice it up. Not only is it the world's first powdered half & half, it is also lactose- free and full of beneficial probiotics. Perfect on the go, now you can have per- fectly creamy coffee, on the countertop or on a mountaintop. Cold-Pressed Creamery™ Cold-Pressed Creamery is a new label for JoeFroyo's cold-pressed dairy bever- ages produced using high- pressure processing (HPP) to extend shelf life and improve taste. The label will include two of JoeFroyo's previous products, Probiotic Cold Brew and Clean Label Creamer as well as upcoming lactose- free probiotic whole milk and chocolate milk products. Probiotic Cold Brew combines caf- feine, probiotics and protein by bringing together smooth cold brew with the valu- able health benefits of lactose-free cul- tured dairy. Clean Label Creamer pro- vides these same functional benefits, whatever coffee you're drinking. Visit JoeFroyo at booth #10216. For more information, go to www .joefroyo.com or call 253.682.8586. Wholesome Food Products from Pulmuone USA An interview with John Penty, National Sales Manager – Foodservice, Pulmuone USA. RDN: Tell our readers about Pulmuone USA. JP: Established in May 1984, Pulmuone Foods positioned itself as a 'wholesome foods' company by being the first com- pany to sell packaged tofu/sprouts prod- ucts in Korea. The company has made and sold more than 700 wholesome food products in a range of categories, from conventional water-packed and ready- to-serve pre-marinated and pre-baked tofu to authentic Asian-inspired foods, such as dumplings, vegan kimchi, noo- dle bowls, low-carb noodles, wraps and more. We have manufacturing facilities throughout California, New York and Massachusetts. We employ food scien- tists and experts to utilize cutting-edge technology in order to research and develop the most organic, natural, deli- cious products. Pulmuone is recognized as a leader in refrigerated, natural food products. At Pulmuone, we are committed to the well-being of your family and the environment, promoting sustainable and earth-friendly lifestyles. By delivering convenient and wholesome foods and services that fit today's busy lifestyles, we are able to provide conscious choices for the planet and its people, which puts us all on a path for a better tomorrow. RDN: What do you hope to accomplish at the show? JP: We are seeking opportunities to pres- ent our product offerings and production capabilities to large food service opera- tors (chains), college and university, and industrial/manufacturing customers. We want to be the go-to company for plant- based protein now and in the future for all foodservice operators. RDN: What brings Pulmuone the most pride? JP: We take great pride in providing quality plant-based food products that are good for people and good for the earth. RDN: What products are you launching this year? JP: We're excited to launch Ready-to- Eat Tofu Crumbles in three varieties, as well as Crispy Tofu Bites, and our Bulk Super Firm High Protein (Sprouted) 6/6# Vac Pack Tofu. RDN: Who are your target customers? JP: Our target customers are all seg- ments of foodservice – any operator that is ready to take part in the hottest food trend and the future of food: plant pro- teins. RDN: How do your products or services help your customers compete in their marketplace? JP: Pulmuone consistently seeks unique ways to present plant proteins that help our customers connect with all types of guests, including but not limited to vegan, vegetarian and flexitarians. A Harris Poll in 2016 indicated that 37 per- cent of all guests nationally are seeking vegetarian options when dining out. For more information, visit booth #10724, go to www.pulmuonefoodsusa.com, or email John Penty at john.penty@ pulmuone.com. New Chocolate Bar Flavors from Hammond's Two new chocolate bars have come out from Hammond's Brands, the parent company of Hammond's Candies and Old Dominion Peanut Company. Coconut Cream Pie is a milk chocolate treat with coconut flakes and a rich, creamy ganache, and Sodapop! is a unique, cola-flavored milk chocolate bar featuring fizzy popping candy which replicates the carbonated bever- age. For more information, call 888.226.3999 or go to www.hammondscandies.com. Brooklyn Crafted Ginger Beer Brooklyn Crafted ginger beers pack a zesty punch and are made with 100 percent fresh, unfiltered ginger pieces you can actually see in the bottle. Available in a variety of flavors – Lemon Lime, Mango, Extra Spicy, and Earl Grey – Brooklyn Crafted is perfect on its own or incorporated into fun cocktails. For more information, go to www .brooklynfoodandbeverage.com.