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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n SEPTEMBER 2019 n GOURMET NEWS NH 1 6 Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Bread from Food For Life Baking Co. Food For Life Baking Co., maker of the in- credibly delicious and nutritious Ezekiel 4:9 ® Sprouted Grain Bread, has been com- mitted to the health of its customers since its inception over 50 years ago. Among the many natural sprouted grain breads are its widely popular Ezekiel 4:9 and Genesis 1:29 ® breads, English muffins, tor- tillas, buns, cereal, pitas and pasta. Sprouting maximizes digestibility and nu- trition, while lowering the glycemic index in its flourless bakery products. Beyond the commitment to superior nutri- tion, there's also a commitment to a balanced and protected pH in every loaf. Why is a bal- anced pH so important? Food For Life rec- ognizes that a balanced pH is absolutely essential for optimum health. Food For Life meticulously chooses its in- gredients, and refuses to use acidifying agents such as cultured wheat starch, vine- gar, calcium propionate and ascorbic acid – all preservatives. As an amazing benefit of sprouting, grains actually become more alkaline as water and oxygen support the growth of the new plant and naturally balances the pH. While a bal- anced pH is great for health reasons, a higher pH does tend to shorten shelf life. This is why the company primarily sells Food For Life breads frozen. Because of the popularity of its Ezekiel breads, Food For Life is seeing more competi- tors releasing sprouted grain breads, but using acidifying agents like vinegar and cultured wheat starch to extend their shelf life. Unfor- tunately, these ingredi- ents lower the pH by increasing the acidity, which Food For Life feels often defeats the purpose of sprouting in the first place. To be a truly healthful product, Food For Life strongly believes in protecting the pH level of its sprouted grain bread, tar- geting a balanced pH. Because of its commitment to health, you can be assured that Ezekiel 4:9 bread is the pinnacle of nutrition. Sprouted to maximize nutrition and di- gestibility. By adding pure filtered water to certified organic grains, legumes and seeds, Food For Life is able to maximize nutrition and digestibility. Enzymes like amylase and protease are released naturally, helping to break down carbohydrates and protein, mak- ing them easier to digest while maximizing nutrition and lowering the glycemic index. Food For Life's slow baking technique means that every sprouted grain loaf is baked at lower temperatures to help preserve important natural vitamins and min- erals and never "flash browned," which can often trap active yeast. Loaded with both types of fiber: soluble and insoluble fiber. Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 bread is loaded with both important nat- ural soluble and insoluble fiber to help your body function at its peak. Aren't all breads just carbs? Amazingly, Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 breads often con- tain just as much protein as the stuff you put on your sandwich, from all plant-based sources. Ezekiel 4:9 bread is made with 100 per- cent organic ingredients. Your body and taste buds will know the difference! Visit Food For Life Baking Co. at booth #1464. Cynara Launching Artichoke Chyps, Artichoke Delights Cynara Worldwide Sourcing is excited to in- troduce two new groundbreaking and inno- vative additions to its family of premium quality artichoke products: Artichoke Chyps and Artichoke Delights. Made from farm picked, 100 percent ar- tichokes, these innovative and first-to-mar- ket Artichoke Chyps (pronounced "chips") are a crispy, authentic culinary delight. Chyps are plant-based, high in natural plant-based fiber, naturally gluten free, non-GMO verified, kosher and have zero sugar. Add texture and a burst of artichoke flavor to salads or use as you would any other produce-based snack product. Great as a soup topper, sandwich partner or sim- ply snack all day. Available at your local grocery store and online Fall 2019. Get the crispy crunch you crave with Cynara Arti- choke Chyps. Artichoke Delights are for families and friends on the go. Hand selected from fresh picked, 100 percent tender artichoke hearts, they are sustainably grown and harvested, non-GMO verified, kosher and packaged in BPA-free trays, which are safe for both microwave and freezer. No more fuss or confusion on how to cook the perfect arti- choke. Simply peel and eat or add to your favorite recipe for a burst of fresh artichoke goodness. Avail- able in your local grocers produce department and online Fall 2019, its best-selling open flame, slow grilled artichoke hearts and quarters, Roman style with and without stem and natural arti- choke hearts in brine. Use as a topping on pizza, bruschetta, tapas, antipasto, salads or pair with cheese or hummus for an authentic culinary delight. Cynara is exclusively focused on artichokes. The heart of its corporate philosophy is a com- mitment to being great global cit- izens with an uncompromising focus on the highest quality, freshest, non-GMO ingredients, all sourced from sustainable farming communities passionate about best practices and human- planet leadership. Cynara's artichokes and snacks are mini- mally processed, nutrient dense and deli- cious. Snacking made simple, at heart. Visit Cynara at booth #338. For more infor- mation and recipes, go to www.cynara.net. Sombra's Money Back Guarantee to Increase Sales, Reduce Administrative Burden As a store buyer, you know that your cus- tomers have thousands of choices in the products they buy from your company. You probably also realize that in order for a cus- tomer to try a product, you must offer them a way to reduce their perception of risk. Perhaps some of your suppliers offer coupons or other trade promotions. Still others might send samples you can mer- chandise. Sombra, the manufacturer of Sore No More Natural Pain Relieving Gels, under- stands your challenges. It also understands that it will be easiest on your administrative staff if your stores don't have to handle com- plaints or refunds to dissatisfied, first-time customers. In order to increase the number of cus- tomers who try Sore No More products, Sombra introduced the 110% Money Back Guarantee. Now your customers will see no risk in buying a jar, tube or roll-on of Sore No More Natural Pain Reliev- ing Gel for the first time. Even if your customer finishes the whole jar, they can return the empty jar directly to Sombra for a refund of 110 percent of what they paid. Your staff need not take time to service the customer, your accounting system need not credit the customer and your inventory staff need not take time to receive a used jar to return to your distributor. Sombra will take care of everything, freeing your team to focus on revenue-generating activ- ities. Each jar, tube and roll-on is labeled with a 110% Guarantee label. Dissatisfied cus- tomers need only visit www.sorenomoreusa.com for instructions on returning the item. They must mail their re- ceipt with the product to Som- bra, which will send them a check. There is a limit of one refund per household. Take this opportunity to buy Sore No More Natural Pain Relieving Gel products for your store(s). More prospective customers will buy the product because they perceive no risk and your servicing and back office functions will save time and money because they won't have to service returns. For more information, visit booth #2706. Announcing the Launch of Woodridge Snacks By Drew Pawlan, Assistant Manager – Mar- keting, ALO Drink by SPI West Port, Inc. Woodridge Snacks is going to market with five deliciously unusual product lines. The brand prides itself on its global sourcing of ingredients in a never-ending search for the best of the best. We find artisan farmers who value the earth that nourishes their crops. Woodridge Snacks insists on sustainability as an unseen ingredient in our snacks. Sa- vory or sweet, we've got a sensible, eat-any- time snack for everyone. Tempura Seaweed Chips A true taste sensation, these delicacies are dipped in a light batter and very gently fried to a delightful crisp. Forget potatoes. Dis- cover the better chip. The Tempura Seaweed Chips product line is launching with three flavors: Hickory BBQ, Sea Salt and Sriracha. Mochi Rice Nuggets An Asian-fusion inspired snack, Woodridge Mochi Rice Nuggets are made with short grain, slightly sweet white rice baked to a satisfying crisp. Always baked. Never fried. Launching with two fla- vors, try Tom Yum flavor for the taste of the tradi- tional Thai soup favorite. Teriyaki flavor features notes of soy sauce and sake with a hint of ginger. More flavors coming soon. Ginger Chews Woodridge Ginger Chews will delight fans of ginger. Enjoy the tanginess of fresh cut ginger. Launch- ing with two flavors, take your pick of chewy ginger wrapped with the slightly nutty flavor of roasted Sesame Seed, or try the nutrient-filled Chia Seed wrapped chewy ginger. Both are delicious, anytime snacks. In addition, Sticky Rice Chips are handmade with whole grain rice popped to an airy crisp and seasoned to perfection in four flavors. Vac- uum-fried Crunchy Fruit Chips are superbly crispy fruits with natural in- tensity in three wonderful flavors. You can taste Woodridge Snacks at the ALO booth, #1619. While you are there, don't forget to taste delicious ALO Snacks, too. For more information, visit booth #1619, go to www.alodrink.com, call 800.223.4438 or email info@alodrink.com.

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