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GOURMET NEWS JULY 2019 www.gourmetnews.com FOOD FOR A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE 2 2 Award-Winning Buholzer Brothers Cheeses from Klondike Klondike Cheese Co. is now offering Buholzer Brothers™ Muenster, Brick, Havarti and Dill Havarti cheeses crafted in Wisconsin by six master cheesemakers in the heart of America's dairy- land. All four flavors have a mild and creamy flavor profile, great for sandwiches and snacking available in 6-, 9- or 4.5-pound loaves, depending on the cheese variety. This award-win- ning cheese can be available in your deli case or your "grocerants." Recent accolades include first place for Buholzer Brothers Brick Cheese and second place for the Muenster Cheese in the 2018 World Cheese Championship. These awards mean that you can boast to your shoppers they are only receiving the best and highest quality cheese to eat in store or at home. Klondike Cheese Co. www.klondikecheese.com Elmhurst Offers Simpler Plant-Based Barista, Creamer Lines Since debuting at Natural Products Expo West two years ago, Elmhurst ® 1925 – which rose from a 90-year-old dairy – has continued to push the limits of plant- based nutrition with a two- ingredient unsweetened line, peanut protein shakes and Barista Editions made just for coffee. Coffee is a virtual essen- tial for any gourmet kitchen. Of course, not all roasts are made equal. Nei- ther are the products that support them – whether creamers or the growing assortment of specialty barista plant milks. Elmhurst set out to solve this problem with its Barista Edi- tions, delivering dairy-level performance, essential nutrition and an enviably clean label led by the unique character of the source ingredient. Barista Editions are available in Milked Oats™, Milked Brown Rice™ and Milked Almonds™. Each rich, creamy variety foams to café standards, making for a per- fect latte or velvety cappuccino. They function ideally as creamers, too. Flavor is balanced to accent, rather than over- whelm, the roast – allowing good coffee to become a great cup. All of this happens with five ingredients or less and no oils. As well as flavor, Elmhurst's Barista Editions channel the nutrition of the source ingredient. The oat and brown rice vari- eties, for instance, con- tain 16g whole grain per serving, earning them the Whole Grains Coun- cil stamp. Joining Elmhurst's Barista Editions, and completing its broader Barista Series, is Milked Cashews™. This versatile plant milk is approved by coffee professionals for needs from sophisticated to simple. Elmhurst 1925 800.356.1925 www.elmhurst1925.com sofi Award-Winning ENZO Organic Basil Crush Olive Oil Since its inception, ENZO Olive Oil Com- pany has garnered an extensive amount of awards and accolades for its organic extra virgin varietals. However, for the past three years, the newly added "crush" series of organic olive oil – Fresno Chili, Clementine and Basil – have quickly become the most newsworthy creations in the ENZO lineup. The ENZO crush oil begins with 100 per- cent organic olives from the Ricchiuti groves, which are then milled with fresh, organic clementine, Fresno Chili or basil. The flavor is exceptional and authentic. Food enthusiasts and chefs rave about the quality and taste, and Organic Basil Crush is the winner of this year's bronze sofi Award in the olive oil category. Recently, the Ricchiuti family, the own- ers of ENZO Olive Oil Company, took an- other step to expand their product offerings by introducing the perfect com- plement to their ENZO or- ganic extra vir- gin olive oil with the addi- tion of ENZO organic bal- samic vinegar. This prized Ital- ian classic is fashioned in the Old World style where time-honored traditions and techniques yield a rich, complex and fla- vorful artisanal treasure. ENZO'S TABLE line of specialty items has also grown to include handcrafted pesto, almond butter and jam featuring stone fruit, nuts and oil from the Ricchiutis' orchards and mill. ENZO Olive Oil Company 559.299.7278 www.enzooliveoil.com Fruit Bliss Launches Snackable Fruit & Nut Bites in New, Sustainable Packaging Fruit Bliss Fruit & Nut Bites come in three flavor combinations, including Apricot, Fig and Tart Cherries that retail for $5.99 for a 4- ounce pouch. Each flavor is a snackable combination of or- ganic dried fruit, dates and hazelnut. The Tart Cherries fla- vor has the added bonus of cacao nibs and powder to create a chocolaty taste without the added sugar. Like all Fruit Bliss products, Fruit & Nut Bites are certified or- ganic, non-GMO, kosher, vegan, and free of gluten and sulfites. At only about 100 calories a serving (about four servings per pouch), Fruit & Nut Bites provide a satiat- ing, guilt-free treat that can be enjoyed throughout the day. Fruit & Nut Bites are packaged in resealable pouches made with NEO Plastics, a creative solution which allows ordinary plastics the opportunity to provide value after being dis- carded. NEO Plastics utilize the power of na- ture to convert plastic into biogas, a clean renewable energy source, providing an en- tirely new sustainable solution. Fruit Bliss 646.225.6565 www.fruitbliss.com Shrewd Food has launched the perfect snack to satisfy the traditional cheeseball lover, with a modern twist boasting outra- geous flavors and amazing nutritionals. Based in Long Island, New York, Shrewd Food has developed its new line of Protein Crisps with the health-conscious snacker in mind. The Shrewd Food line of Protein Crisps caters to those who are critically thinking about their food choices, whether they are keto, celiac or just want to stay on track with their daily macros, by driving the con- sumer to expect more from a snack. Shrewd Food hits the better-for-you snacking initiatives by offering a powerful punch of crunch that has 65 percent pro- tein, which is nearly two times the percent of regular protein bars but with the added benefits of being low carbohydrate, low calorie, low sugar and gluten free. The savory Protein Crisps are puffed using the highest percentage of protein isolate and then coated in real cheese and spices. The end result is a snack that re- sembles the old-time cheeseball snacks, but with 3 grams of fat, 2 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of sugar. This, along with its intention to create flavors that are top notch quality, are what's making this com- pany stand out in the world of snacks. There are three savory and two sweet flavors of Shrewd Food Protein Crisps that have taken the healthy snacking world by storm: Baked Cheddar, Brickoven Pizza, Sriracha Cheddar, Strawberries & Cream and Cookies & Cream. The family of Pro- tein Crisps is growing to include two new savory flavors: Sour Cream & Onion and Nacho. Shrewd Food www.shrewdfood.com Protein Crisps from Shrewd Food New Baking Mixes from Sticky Fingers Bakeries Sticky Fingers Bakeries has introduced a new line of mug cake mixes. The home cook just adds water, microwaves for 1 minute and then tops with hot fudge or a heap of whipping cream for a tasty treat for after dinner, after school or in the of- fice. As with the other products that Sticky Fingers has brought to the market since its beginnings as a retail bakery in San Diego, California, more than 25 years ago, these mug cake mixes are made with only the highest-quality in- gredients for the best final results. Sticky Fingers Bakeries www.stickyfingersbakeries.com Individually wrapped, buttery Enstrom Al- mond Toffee Petites are the gold standard for snacking. This all-natural, world-fa- mous Almond Toffee is crafted from the perfect blend of fresh California al- monds, sweet cream butter and pure cane sugar, cov- ered in a generous layer of rich chocolate to create a treat unlike any other. From its humble, small- town beginnings, Enstrom Almond Toffee has become a world-class, internationally- known confection. Every batch is still made in Grand Junction, Colorado, using Founder Chet Enstrom's original recipe dating back to 1960, lovingly handed down through four generations. Enstrom Almond Toffee is made with all natural ingre- dients, and is certified gluten free and kosher for dairy. Enstrom Almond Toffee www.enstrom.com Enstrom Almond Toffee Petites

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