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96 GOURMET NEWS Passage Foods Introduces New Korean BBQ Beef Stir-Fry Sauce Korean BBQ Beef Stir-Fry Sauce is the first new addition to the Passage Foods cooking sauce line for 2014. Continuing the Passage Foods tradition of creating easyto-prepare authentic simmer sauce recipes from international cuisines around the world, the Passage To Korea BBQ Beef recipe is smoky, sweet and just the right amount of heat. Like all Passage cooking sauces, Korea BBQ Beef is certified gluten-free by GFCO, made with fresh allnatural ingredients and contains no preservatives. The American consumer is becoming more knowledgeable about international cuisine as the selection of ethnic foods continues to expand across the menu in all dining categories from quick serve to white tablecloth. For consumers eating ethnic foods at home, a recent Mintel survey noted that twothirds of the survey respondents indicated that access to truly authentic and traditional flavors was the most important factor in their purchasing decision for international foods. This also lends to a broader trend of what Mintel calls "The Real Thing" with consumers setting the bar higher for cultural authenticity. The American consumer no longer talks about Asian food, but rather better understands country-specific cuisine and is comfortable navigating restaurant menus that feature dishes such as Vietnamese, Thai or Malaysian. The popularity of Korean food is soaring in the United States with recognition of top chefs in 2010 and 2011 that featured Korean-inspired dishes. Korean foods have moved well past fermented kimchi and now has consumers demanding traditional Gogigui-style marinated meats, seasonal vegetables seasoned with Dwenjang, a fermented soybean paste, and Gohujang with strong hints of garlic. As the consumer samples these traditional flavors, they are being rewarded with great new tastes that are both historic in Korean culture and also healthy. As the latest addition to Passage Foods cooking sauce range, Korean BBQ Beef now expanded the Passage range to 22 different simmer sauces representing authentic cuisine from over a dozen countries. For more information, visit www.passagefoods.com, call 800-860-1045, email info@passagefoods.com or stop by booth #457 at the Winter Fancy Food Show. Sparrow Lane: When Every Ingredient Matters Great vinegar starts with great wine. At Sparrow Lane we use only the finest wines available from the world class growing regions of Napa and Sonoma. The wines are then skillfully handcrafted into fine vinegars and barrel aged in oak cooperage using the traditional Orleans method. Our steadfast commitment to quality has earned us an award-winning product line that continues to set the standard for quality and flavor in artisanal wine vinegars. Food service professionals, discerning home cooks, and fine dining establishments all know that "when every ingredient matters," Sparrow Lane is the obvious choice! Visit Sparrow Lane in booth #523 at the 2013 Winter Fancy Food Show. After the show, visit www.sparrowlane.com, email info@ sparrowlane.com or call 866-515-2477 for more information. Lilikoi & Company Brings in Another Sofi-Nominated Product Rozendal Farm, nestled snugly on the threshold of the Jonkershoek Valley, close to the town of Stellenbosch, is home to a range of botanical vinegars that tickle the palate and nourish body and soul. The range of Rozendal 12-year aged vinegars includes those infused with fynbos, green tea, lavender and hibiscus. Ari Weinzweig of Zingerman's writes, "These are truly one of the best new things I've tasted in a long time." Lilikoi & Company is the exclusive U.S. importer of sofi award-winning products. After already being a two-time sofi Gold winner, the company now offers another sofi-recognized product, nominated in the gift category. Lilikoi & Company focuses on importing the most unique hand crafted extra virgin olive oil and vinegar products from around the world. The owner of Lilikoi & Company, Beth Sadowsky, has been featured on national media channels such as the Food Channel and worked as a chef before starting the company in 2008. She said, "Being a chef truly helps me separate the really unique product from the rest. It helps me to really understand the needs of the chefs and retailers." Lilikoi & Company products are now on the shelves of James Beard award-winning chef's restaurants and top specialty retailers throughout the country. Lilikoi & Company's product lines come from some of the most unique and beautiful places in the world such as Italy, South Africa and Portugal. For more information, you can find Lilikoi & Company at the Winter Fancy Food show at booth #487 or email info@lilikoiandco.com.