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52 NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com SAY GOODBYE TO BUTTER, SAY HELLO TO MELT By Meg Carlson, President & CEO, Prosperity Organic Foods, Inc. Butter lovers rejoice! Melt® Organic is a line of luscious, all-natural spreads for butter lovers seeking a healthier alternative. Each variety of Melt is rich and creamy because it is made with virgin coconut oil—the healthiest unprocessed saturated fat—in a perfect blend of fruit- and plant-based oils. Together, the natural and pure ingredients combine perfectly. Even better, Melt spreads sizzle, drizzle, sauté and bake beautifully just like butter, but with half the saturated fat and fewer calories. Melt Organic is North America's first "Butter 2.0™" – a new form of buttery spread that is truly good for you. In addition to supporting healthy weight, the blend of oils in Melt supports thyroid function and metabolism, gastro-intestinal health, optimal nutrient absorption and heart health. Available in original and honey flavors, Melt features the perfect blend of the healthiest organic oils: virgin coconut, flaxseed, hioleic sunflower, palm fruit and canola. Each variety of Melt is certified organic, kosher and made with non-GMO, eco-social and fair trade ingredients that are ethically sourced. Both Melt and Honey Melt® are the first spreads in North America to be Non- GMO Project Verified. Rich & Creamy Melt® and Honey Melt were each rated a HIT! by the Supermarket Guru in 2010 and 2013, respectively. Prosperity Organic Foods, makers of Melt Organic spreads, debuts new Chocolate Melt® Organic this year. Chocolate Melt is a velvety spread made with Melt's signature blend combined with the rich tastes of organic cocoa and wildflower honey. It is a delectable spread for graham crackers or croissants, a delightful dip for strawberries, or the perfect addition to favorite brownie or cookie recipes. Each serving contains just one gram of sugar versus the 10-gram equivalent in its hazelnut spread competitors. All Melt Organic spreads are also trans-fat free, gluten-free, dairy- or lactose-free, and soy-free with no artificial colors, flavors or additives. Only Melt uses Virgin Coconut Oil n SEPTEMBER 2013 n GOURMET NEWS that is certified Fair for Life Fair Trade. The Melt line is also the first to be sold in innovative, eco-friendly square packages for easy storage and sustainability. It's Hip to Be Square!© Melt founder Cygnia Rapp, an avid home chef, developed Melt after digestive challenges meant giving up butter. Unhappy with existing alternatives, Rapp set out to create a natural and tasty organic butter replacement in her kitchen. She uncovered a wealth of little-known information about healthful saturated fats (the 'good fats') and their influence on health and well-being. After much experimentation, Rapp created the original recipe for Melt Organic based on two key organic oils: virgin coconut and flaxseed. Rich & Creamy Melt Organic and Honey Melt Organic are sold in 13-ounce packages with MSRP of $4.99 in more than 3,700 natural-organic, specialty gourmet and conventional retail stores throughout the United States and Canada. For more information about Melt® Organic, visit Prosperity Organic Foods at booth #2030 at Natural Products Expo East or visit www.MeltButterySpread.com. After the show contact John Horne, Vice President of Sales at 208-639-6918 or john@prosperityorganicfoods.com. VANILLA BEAN UNIQUE COOKIES: NATURAL IS THE ONLY WAY They say natural is the only way! The days where shelf lives lasted several months or were even a year long are slowly fading. The idea of natural foods with no synthetic preservatives is becoming a growing trend and Vanilla Bean cookies represent that concept. The team at Vanilla Bean Unique Cookies has created a line of cookies made with pure vanilla extract, fresh citrus zest, real butter, and cocoa powder, as well as many other natural ingredients. The company's Lemon Ricotta cookie is a perfect example of fresh ingredients wrapped up in a perfect little package. A soft cookie with a cake like texture, sweet with a hint of tart lemon and garnished with a creamy lemon glaze. This cookie exemplifies the trend of natural, fresh and pure and is only one of six cookies in the product line. The Margarita and Clementine Sandwich Cookies, Chocolate Chilean, Chocolate Toffee Chip and Cherry Chip Cordial complete Vanilla Bean's unique line of cookies. The founders of Vanilla Bean Unique Cookies have also chosen packaging that represents a natural theme and style. Classic beauty, clean lines, pin stripe boxes, and labels with soft colors that match each cookie, all creating an inviting and beautiful presentation. So when choosing cookies for your gourmet gift baskets, corporate gifts and online retail outlets, consider our cookies the perfect natural alternative. For information regarding our products contact Debbie Smith at 260-415-4652 or vbchefs@vanillabeanuniquecookies.com.