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GOURMET NEWS MAY 2014 www.gourmetnews.com CONFECTIONS 1 8 Endangered Species Chocolate Introduces Natural, Dairy-Free Filled Bar Line A first in the natural foods industry, Endan- gered Species Chocolate has added a dairy- and gluten-free filled bar line to its natural bar line-up. The new line features six decadent fillings: almond butter creme, sea salt and lime creme, coconut creme, blueberry vanilla creme, raspberry orange creme and lavender mint creme—all sur- rounded by 72 percent dark chocolate. As with all Endangered Species Choco- late products, the company's newest bars feature ethically traded, sustainably-grown chocolate and are non-GMO verified, gluten-free and vegan-certified. All the bars also include an educational inner wrapper infographic that details each species' conservation status and pro- motes wildlife non-profits that work to pro- tect each animal. The new filling will feature certified sus- tainable single-source, organic palm oil that is supply-chain certified by Round- table for Sustainable Palm Oil and EcoSo- cial IBD. As a champion for the environment, ESC aims to lead the way in promoting a sustainable palm oil option to support species, habitat and humanity. The bars will be available at natural food stores, conventional supermarkets and on the company's website. For more informa- tion or to place an order for the new bars, visit www.chocolatebar.com. Sweet Jubilee Gourmet's Artisan Brittles with In- spired Textures, Flavors: Not Your Grandma's Brittle "We pride ourselves in offering fun, every- day treats with an upscale, cutting-edge twist," says Diane Krulac, President of Sweet Jubilee Gourmet®. Nowhere is that philoso- phy more clearly seen than in the company's lively line of Brittle Bark®, which the company has been pro- ducing since 2003. This year, Sweet Jubilee Gour- met will be sampling all six of its eclectic varieties of Brittle Bark at the Summer Fancy Food Show at booth #4111. This small, artisan sweets and snacks manufacturer located in Mechanicsburg, Pa. is known for living up to its motto: "Where Fancy Meets Fun!" Brittle Bark has been the company's flagship line for over a decade. A cross between a traditional brittle and a butter crunch, this scrump- tious confection is handmade in small batches using the freshest ingredients, spiked with unique flavors—some sweet, some savory—and brimming with pre- mium ingredients, including chewy fruits and crunchy nuts. These inspired combinations of flavors and textures offer a nod to the old-fashioned brittle of yesteryear, but with a modern, sophisti- cated sensibility. Sweet Jubilee Gour- met's six Brittle Bark vari- eties include Cherry Pecan Tart (dark tart cher- ries and pecan halves im- mersed in creamy, crispy brittle), Chipotle Crunch (berries, roasted peanuts and cashews, honey-roasted sesame sticks and a touch of chipotle— a sweet and spicy delight), Just Peanuts (jumbo whole roasted peanuts in extra thin, crispy brittle), Nutty Chai (crunchy cashews and large unsweetened co- conut flakes in a creamy brittle that is fla- vored with chai tea, lightly spiced with cinnamon, ginger and cloves), Oh Nuts! (whole almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and a few peanuts tossed in an extra thin brit- tle) and Pistachio Twist (whole salted pis- tachios tossed in crispy brittle flavored with a twist of lemon for a salty-sweet- tart flavor experience). The reason Sweet Jubilee Gourmet's brittles are so delicious lies at their core: a recipe for homemade brittle that is thin and light, simultaneously crispy and creamy and not too sweet. "Everyone loves peanut brittle," says Krulac. "But when they taste our unique version, along with our other exciting varieties, they're positively addicted!" Because Brittle Bark looks as good as it tastes, it is offered in clear packaging and is available with refillable point-of-sale display units to help buyers introduce these gour- met brittles into new stores and markets. Sweet Jubilee Gourmet's other offerings include handmade boutique chocolate products, everyday treats and snacks and seasonal gifts that have been favorites of wholesale gift and gourmet store buyers. For more information on the company or any of their products, visit booth #4111, or visit the company online at www.sweet- jubileegourmet.com. Wicked Jack's Tavern True Jamaican Rum Cakes from Aroma Ridge Are Full of Jamaican Tradition Rum lovers and cake lovers alike will fall for the exquisite, rich, full taste of Wicked Jack's Tavern True Jamaican Rum Cakes. Carefully crafted recipes, derived from generations of Jamaican tradition, have produced a rum cake so flavorful and so powerful that it has quickly gained a reputation as the best-tasting rum cake available anywhere. Moist, but- tery texture and a rum-soaked glaze add delicious detail that makes all other rum cakes walk the plank. Wicked Jack's Tavern True Jamaican Rum Cakes are baked in five distinct and unforgettable flavors, including Red Velvet Rum, Chocolate Rum, Caramel Rum, Rum Raisin and traditional Butter Rum. Each flavor has its own unique taste characteristics, but all feature the unmatched flavor of true Jamaican Rum. Wicked Jack's Tavern True Ja- maican Rum Cakes are available in 4- ounce, 20-ounce and 33-ounce sizes. The company also offers a line of hand- roasted coffees. For more information, call 770.421.9600 or 800.JAVA.123. You can also find out more about the company at www.wicked jackstavern.com. Bobo's Oat Bars Add to Gluten-Free Product Line With the ever-growing demand from con- sumers for delicious, gluten-free, snack and convenience foods, retailers are con- tinually looking for new options. Bobo's Oat Bars has become a favorite go-to be- cause of its great taste, variety, portability and "homemade" quality. The company is expanding its line of gluten-free bars to include Peanut Butter and Jelly and Apple Pie, bringing the number of gluten- free flavors to six and the total number of flavors to 16. Bobo's Oat Bars are ideal for a light breakfast, a pre-workout snack, a lunch box treat or a mid-afternoon energy boost. The company has its sights set on making a big push in 2014 to expand distribution to mainstream grocery stores, outdoor re- tailers and more specialty and coffee shops, as well as foodservice outlets. Bobo's Oat Bars are available at select natural foods and specialty stores nation- wide. The company just became non- GMO certified as well as kosher certified. Bars retail for approximately $2.69 per 3- oz. package. For more information, visit www.bobosoatbars.com.