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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2020 n GOURMET NEWS N H 6 2 High-Quality Ginseng from Wisconsin The state of Wisconsin produces nearly one million pounds of ginseng annually. This precious herb takes four years to bring to harvest. Ginseng grown in Wisconsin is the plant Panax quinquefolius, which is different than the Panax ginseng grown in Asia. Panax quinquefolius has different benefits than Asian ginseng. First of all, it is used for in- creasing an individual's energy and stamina. In fact, the famous Mayo Clinic conducted research using Wisconsin Ginseng capsules, to test if the ginseng helped increase energy levels in cancer patients. The research, com- pleted in 2012, proved that Wisconsin Gin- seng increases a person's energy levels. Currently, another study by the Mayo Clinic is underway. For the past 100 years, Chinese consumers in Asia have used Wisconsin Gin- seng. It is known as the "gold standard ginseng" throughout Asia. Traditional Chinese medicine doctors use Wisconsin Ginseng to help with a variety of ail- ments. Wisconsin Ginseng is used as an ingredi- ent for food and drinks in Asia. This high- quality ingredient can add value to your prod- ucts. It is very versatile and an excellent choice for giving your cus- tomers energy and stamina. For more information, contact the Ginseng Board office at 715.443.2444 or go to www.ginsengboard.com. Franklin Baker Offers Coconut Ingredients Franklin Baker, Inc. is the largest processor in the Philippines and premier supplier of co- conut ingredients to the global food and bev- erage market. The company has been in business for over 125 years and takes pride in long standing customer relationships, many of which exceed 60 years. Its products are produced in the Philippines from the freshest nuts available, at one of its three manufacturing facilities, where proprietary processing is utilized to ensure freshness and long shelf stability. Franklin Baker controls the process from tree through shipment, al- lowing its customers to have the highest level of safety and confidence in the product supply chain. Franklin Baker offers: wet steam pasteur- ization of all the coconut – no other competi- tor pasteurizes their product; BAX testing for salmonella, which is 10,000 times more sen- sitive than the competition's BAM method; reliable and proven service levels for all products including specialty items; R&D and technical support direct from the Philippines; Franklin Baker guarantee of satisfaction; and three U.S. warehouse locations. Franklin Baker offers an extensive portfo- lio of coconut products: desiccated coconut including sweetened and toasted, coconut water – single strength and concentrate, co- conut milk and cream, coconut concentrate, creamed coconut, vir- gin coconut oil, co- conut flour, coconut sugar and other co- conut products. Franklin Baker is proud of its extensive third-party certifications and accreditations, including: certified organic by the U.S. De- partment of Agriculture, certified by the Non-GMO Project, Fair Trade USA, BRC, Control Union, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 22000:2005, HACCP, FDA Philippines, GMA-SAFE, AB PAO Accredited Testing Laboratory, SEDEX, kosher, halal certified, and Award of Excellence, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 American Master of Taste & Gold Medal Endorsement for Superior Taste and 2018 and 2019 Beverage Champion by Chefs In America. Franklin Baker is a Platinum Sponsor of the Coconut Coalition of the Americas and proudly serves on its Board of Direc- tors. Franklin Baker's levels of product certifi- cation are unrivaled and provide its cus- tomers with confidence in the quality, safety and sources of what they are buying. The company holds itself to the highest product standards, which makes Franklin Baker, A Cut Above the Rest. Franklin Baker offers bulk, foodservice and retail packaging options to meet your business needs to forge a trusted coconut supply chain partnership. For more information, email info-us@ franklinbaker.com. Novacart's Bakeable Packaging An interview with Joseph Miglia, General Manager, Novacart GN: What kind of products does Novacart have to offer? JM: Novacart manufactures bakeable pack- aging. Novacart's bakeable packaging is by definition packaging that you can bake right in with no need to unmold and repackage, and is ready for sale. We produce over 300 styles of paper baking molds and cups to handle any baking need. GN: What does bakeable packaging mean? JM: Free-standing paper baking molds you just fill, bake and sell all in the same unit. Once filled and baked in, your goods can be sold and/or served with no need to repack- age, saving both time and money. The one question we are asked consis- tently is, 'Can I really bake in these?' Yes, our baking molds are oven-safe up to 390 de- grees Fahrenheit, as well as microwave and freezer safe. Just line up our molds on a sheet pan and fill, bake and sell. Our molds are de- signed for one time use that eliminates the need for metal pans, no washing and no maintenance. GN: What materials go into making No- vacart products? JM: Our molds are made of the finest quality food grade paper. We offer a variety of molds that feature easy release coatings or laminates. Our baking cups and tulip cups are produced with grease resistant paper and designed for automated denester use. We are proud to be BRC certified and FDA compliant. GN: How do consumers use your products? JM: Our products are easy to use. You place the molds on a sheet pan and bake the same way you would as in a metal pan. Sometimes baking temperatures need slight adjusting, but generally baked goods brown nicely and produce beautiful results. GN: Who uses your products? JM: Retailers, manufacturers, grocers and co-packers all use Novacart products. Retail- ers appreciate the time they save and the va- riety it brings to their bakery cases. Manufacturers use our products to reduce waste, labor cost and the high expense and upkeep of metal pans. GN: What's new at Novacart? JM: Our new Elite Tulip Cups, which are created with a 70 gsm heavyweight paper. They are designed to form a barrier to oil transfer, resulting in a Tulip Cup that has more rigidity and consistent color, which creates an exceptional look for your baked good. Also, we have added to our grab-and- go line with three new individual sized molds with lids, and have introduced three sizes of corrugated walled Panettone molds which provide structural support. For more information, go to www.novacart usa.com, call 877.896.6682 or email info@novacartusa.com. New Products from The Pickle Juice Company The Pickle Juice Company, LLC based in Mesquite, Texas, has made a name for itself by developing a revolutionary approach to addressing muscle cramps and taking the "functional foods" concept from the physio- logical realm to the neurological realm. By addressing muscle cramps at the neurologi- cal root cause rather than the physiological symptoms, the company's flagship products, Pickle Juice ® Sport and Pickle Juice Shots have become widely regarded as the most ef- fective and quickest acting treatments for muscle cramps. The rapid growth of the company has al- lowed it to be recognized as one of the top 10 fastest growing food and beverage com- panies in the United States. It has created global expansion with distribution in Aus- tralia, South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico and parts of Europe. That growth has also allowed for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art distribution facility, increased its social responsibility and the company has announced three new products in the pipeline: CBD Shot, Get UP! Recovery and Beet Juice. The newly announced products are designed to provide solutions to specific problems using natural alternatives to phar- maceuticals. Social Responsibility The Pickle Juice Company, LLC supports over 450 non-profit charity events through- out the United States annually, is committed to helping bridge the gender pay gap in sports and supports amateur sports organiza- tions all over the world. All of The Pickle Juice Company's products are manufactured in the United States using only lo- cally and domestically sourced products and ingredients. CBD Shot CBD has recently become the hot item in the CPG industry. The Pickle Juice Company, LLC has developed a lavender spearmint flavored CBD shot that contains 50mg of bioavailable CBD per 2.5-ounce serving with zero THC. This product is de- signed to help prevent pain and inflammation and reduce anxiety. Beet Juice The nitrates in beets have long been recog- nized by elite athletes as a natural way to in- crease the oxygenation levels of red blood cells. Additionally, beets can increase blood flow, lower cholesterol and allow consumers to exer- cise longer. The Pickle Juice Company, LLC has developed an organic con- centrated Beet Shot that contains the same amount of nitrates of three beets in one 2.5-ounce serving. Get UP! Developed as the ultimate recovery product, Get UP! was originally created for the overseas market and will make its way to the North American market. Get UP! takes the neural inhibition proper- ties of pickle juice and adds the organic caf- feine and the key ingredients used in pre-workout products to give users the boost they need during recovery. For more information, visit www.pickle power.com.

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