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GOURMET NEWS OCTOBER 2014 SEASONING & SPICES 2 2 Va-Va Brings Macedonia's Newest Delicacies to Market with Premium Whole Fruit Jams Va-Va is known around the world for its homemade, gluten-free, Mediterranean specialties. Welcomed to the Va- Va family alongside its popular roasted pepper spread Ajvar and roasted vegetable spread Lutenica are a new line of spe- cialty jams, which feature some very unique flavors and are pro- duced without any added pectin. Va-Va's pumpkin jam is made from actual pumpkins, mixed with oranges for a wonderful, au- tumn taste. The company also offers a carrot jam, made with carrots and oranges for a great flavor. There is also a one-of-a- kind beetroot jam, which uses red beets and spices; as well as a new red pepper jam that blends roasted red pep- pers, ginger and spices into something truly unique. To round out the company's new line, Va-Va also offers the very popu- lar rosehip jam, peach jam and wild fig jam (great around the holi- days). For 2015, Va-Va is also working toward introducing its own plum jam and apricot jam. Va-Va products are always all-natural, gluten-free, non-GMO and vegan-friendly. Call 201.293.4757, or con- tact sales@fastpak- store.com for new items, ordering and sales information. You can find all of these products and more on the company's website: www.fastpakstore.com. Pure Epicurean Seasonings is Shaking Up the Salt and Pepper Market Taking its cue from the farm-to-table din- ing philosophy, Pure Epicurean Season- ings has conceived and launched a new gourmet product for the hospitality and foodservice industries: pre-portioned packets of natural Himalayan salt and organic black pepper. Pure's single-serving all- natural salt and pepper packages are the first of their kind. The attractively packaged, easy-to-tear- open salt and pepper packets are meant to replace the glass shakers found on full- service tables and fast-casual counters. Glass shakers break, can be tampered with and, in some cases are unhygienic. And when done correctly, sanitizing glass shakers – which should be done daily – is a time-consuming and in- efficient process. Each all-natural salt and USDA-certified or- ganic pepper packet is packaged with fresh in- gredients acquired from regional and global sources. Packets are sold in quantities of 500 and 1,000 that can be used on self-service counters or for take-out. Refillable bam- boo presentation boxes that hold 10 salts and 10 peppers are also available for din- ing tables. For more information on Pure Epicurean Seasonings, visit www.pureepicurean.com. Nielsen-Massey Offers Extensive Line of Pure Flavors Throughout its more than 100-year history, Nielsen-Massey vanillas has earned its reputation as a manufacturer of the finest extracts in the world. The full line of Nielsen-Massey's pure vanilla products in- cludes vanilla beans and extracts from Madagascar, Tahiti and Mexico, alcohol- free Madagascar Bourbon pure vanilla powder, Madagascar Bourbon pure vanilla bean paste, Madagascar Bourbon pure vanilla sugar, organic fair trade Madagas- car Bourbon pure vanilla extract and or- ganic Madagascar Bourbon whole pure vanilla beans. Nielsen-Massey Vanillas also offers an extensive line of pure flavors, including pure chocolate extract, pure almond ex- tract, pure orange extract, pure lemon ex- tract, pure coffee ex- tract, pure peppermint extract, orange blos- som water and rose water. All Nielsen- Massey products are all-natural, allergen- free, certified kosher and gluten-free. The company is head- quartered in Waukegan, Illinois, with production facilities in Waukegan and Leeuwarden, The Netherlands. For more information on Nielsen- Massey vanillas and other pure flavors, visit the company online at www.nielsenmassey.com. Spice Continued from PAGE 18 blend. The nice thing is spices and blends never really go out of style. "If you look back at history, there have been wars fought over spices," said Michael Scott Reilly of Coal Gulch Trading Company. "And just about every futuristic magazine, it's all about spice miners and traders. So spices are a big part of culture and a big part of life. It's something everybody can relate to." GN

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