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Hot Products GOURMET NEWS JULY 2019 www.gourmetnews.com HOT PRODUCTS 2 4 Crunchmaster Grain-Free Crackers Crunchmaster's new grain-free crackers are made from cas- sava flour and other grain-free ingredients for a simple, sa- vory taste. The new line is available in three exciting flavors, two of which are vegan: Lightly Salted; Mediterranean Herb; and Romano, Asiago & Cheddar. Along with the brand pillars of being gluten-free and made with no artificial flavors and colors, the new line is made with non-GMO ingredients for clean label, on-trend and flavorful snacking. TH Foods Inc. www.crunchmaster.com Numi Tea Latte Concentrates Numi Organic Tea introduced its Tea Latte Concentrates at Natural Products Expo West 2019. The new Tea Latte Concentrates are avail- able in Matcha Green Tea Latte and Turmeric Chai Golden Latte™. With just 6 grams of sugar per serving, these tasty blends contain up to 50 percent less sugar than competing products and are made with only organic, ethically-sourced, non-GMO plants and spices. Matcha Green Tea Latte is a smooth blend of premium matcha with a touch of cinnamon and ginger. Turmeric Chai Golden Latte contains organic, Fair Trade-certified turmeric from Madagascar and is blended with warming chai spices: cinnamon, ginger and cardamom along with black pepper. Numi's Tea Latte Concentrates launched Feb. 14, and have a sug- gested retail price of $8.99 per 32-ounce recyclable bottle. Numi Organic Tea 866.972.6879 www.numitea.com ESC DUOZ Feature Dual Fillings ESC DUOZ, from Endangered Species Chocolate, is a single- serve chocolate bar with dual, side-by-side fillings devel- oped with a revolutionary patent-pending "one-shot" process. ESC DUOZ are available in Peanut Butter & Caramel or Cinnamon Caramel & Coffee Caramel. The launch of ESC DUOZ at this year's Natural Products Expo West accompanied the introduction of Endangered Species Chocolate's new branding and packaging. Though the look has changed the company's mission is the same, and Endangered Species Chocolate still dedicates 10 per- cent of annual net profits to the support of wildlife conser- vation efforts. Endangered Species Chocolate 800.293.0160 www.chocolatebar.com Rice Balance Rice & Beans Chips from Thai-Nichi Mixed with black soybeans and adzuki beans, Rice Balance rice crackers are high in protein and a fat-free snack. The product under- goes an extensive manufacturing process, beginning with a steaming and aging cycle in which a base dough is kept at a specific temper- ature for two nights. The dough is then cut into the desired shape, baked and roasted. Rice Balance crackers are a satisfying standalone snack and can also be crumbled on soups and salads for added crunch. The crackers are available in three flavors: Mexican Grilled, Sour Cream and Sea Salt. Thai-Nichi +6653581-222-3 ext 106 www.thai-nichi.com Pão de Queijo Cheese Sticks Pão de Queijo Cheese Sticks from Forno de Minas showcase the fun side of Pão de Queijo, containing 17 percent more cheese than Forno de Minas' original Pão de Queijo cheese rolls for a more flavorful bite, and are perfect for sharing given their dipping-friendly shape. They pair nicely with marinara sauce and guacamole, conjuring images of parties and get-togethers. They are also all natural, yeast free and gluten free, with no sugar added, which offers consumers healthier, more flavorful gluten-free options. Forno de Minas www.fornodeminas.com New fruitons Flavors from Traina Home Grown Traina Home Grown has launched two new flavors of its fruitons, natural blends of bite-sized sun-dried fruits that maintain all the nutrients of their fresh counterparts with intense, bold flavors. Intensely bold in taste and naturally dried by the Cal- ifornia sun with no sugar added, fruitons are a feel-good snack that can crush a snack craving without sabotag- ing a healthy eating lifestyle. fruitons provide a natural kick of energy all by themselves or sprinkled on any- thing from oatmeal to salads and beyond. The new flavors are Sun Dried California Cherries and Summer Blend, which features bits of real peaches, nectarines and plums. Six-ounce bags retail for $3.99 to $4.49. Traina Home Grown 209.892.5472 www.trainafoods.com Nando's New PERinaise Brings Peri-Peri Flavor Home Nando's new PERinaise offers the famous flavor of the South African–born restaurant chain known for its signature PERi- PERi sauce to home cooks in condiment form; giving heat- seekers and sauce-lovers alike a PERi-PERi blended mayo full of flavor for all their dipping, spreading and mixing needs. PERinaise hits U.S. shelves this spring 2019, retailing for $3.99–$4.99 in select Kroger, Harris Teeter, and Safeway stores across the country as well as online at Amazon.com. Ahead of the spicy flavored mayo trend for over two decades with their signature PERinaise in Nando's restaurants worldwide, Nando's, now due to popular demand, has (squeeze) bottled their famous condiment in three unique flavors, including Hot PERinaise; Original PERinaise, with medium heat; and Lemon & Herb PERinaise, which has mild heat. Nando's www.nandosperiperi.com Deliciously Deceptive Nutrition in a Crunchy Chip Wicked Crisps are baked vegetable crisps made with chick pea, spinach, tomato, broccoli and sweet potato. In six bold flavors, including Red Curry Hummus, Spinach and Parmesan, Cheesy Cheese Pizza, Sweet Potato Souffle, Roasted Garlic & Asiago Cheese and Spring Vegtable Medley, they're certified gluten free and kosher. They're also made with non-GMO ingredients and are low in fat, with less than 120 calories per serv- ing. They have a sturdy texture for dipping. Four-ounce bags retail for around $2.99. Carolina Fine Snacks www.wickedcrisps.com