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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2015 n GOURMET NEWS 1 2 2 Hatch Chile's Gourmet Enchilada Sauces Growing Rapidly Hatch Chile Company's premium-quality enchilada sauces are full of fresh, authentic flavor – never watered-down, and no unnat- ural ingredients. The entire enchilada sauce product line is vegetarian and certified gluten-free (GF), making it easy to cook healthy meals that your whole family can enjoy. Hatch's green enchilada sauces are produced with fire-roasted New Mexico- grown green chile peppers, and Hatch's green enchilada sauces are also Non-GMO Project verified. In addition to enchilada sauces, Hatch Chile Company also markets premium qual- ity green chile and jalapeno peppers, salsas, taco sauce and other tomato- based products. Hatch's products are available in supermarkets and natural and specialty grocery retailers across the United States. Many of its prod- ucts are Certified Gluten Free (GF), and several products are also Non- GMO Project Verified. Hatch Chile Company is a branded packaged food company that markets, sells and distributes a portfolio of high-quality and shelf-stable food products across the United States. It focuses on the quality of the ingredients and its objective is to offer the highest quality Southwestern prod- ucts for the United States retail gro- cery market. For more information and product recipes, please visit www.hatchchileco.com or call 912-267- 9909. Stop by booth #882 at the show. CocoaPlanet's Pearls of Flavor Give You More Taste, Less Sugar Just because a chocolate tastes decadent doesn't mean it can't be healthy. Cocoa- Planet's Pearls of Flavor™ offer a delicious and healthy chocolate option! CocoaPlanet technology distributes drops or "pearls" of flavored fillings throughout premium dark chocolate (64 percent cacao), giving More Taste, Less Sugar™ than tradi- tional filled chocolates. The chocolate's structure is designed to readily deliver flavor throughout your palate using much less fill- ing. The result is that each single serving chocolate has fewer than 100 calories, eight grams of sugar or less, and net carbs of nine grams or less! Flavors include Salted Caramel, Deep Dark Truffle, Vanilla Espresso, Mandarin Orange and CocoaMint™. CocoaPlanet chocolates are made with all-natural and mostly organic ingredients, including Fair Trade Cocoa certified by Fair Trade USA. They are Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten- free tested and Kosher OU-D certified. Three of the flavors (Vanilla Espresso, Mandarin Orange and CocoaMint) are vegan. How did CocoaPlanet come up with this idea? Founder Anne McKibben was inspired to provide a new taste experience along with fewer calories and sugar. No one in the in- dustry could think of how to realize her vi- sion for a new way of combining flavored fillings with chocolate. After much research and prototyping, she invented the new technology used to create CocoaPlanet chocolates. Her patent-pending invention suspends pearls of flavor within premium dark chocolate. The result has only 15 percent filling ver- sus the 60 to 80 percent of sugar-based filling found in most flavor-filled choco- lates. The perfect balance of flavors means more taste, less sugar – a better, healthier experience that evolves the con- cept of flavor-filled chocolates. A superb eating chocolate, CocoaPlanet can also be prepared as a hot chocolate! Sim- ply steam or microwave four to six ounces of milk or milk-substitute, drop in the choco- late and stir. Voila – the chocolate melts along with the flavored filling to create a splendid hot chocolate. About CocoaPlanet Based in Sonoma, Calif., CocoaPlanet Inc. uses ethically sourced chocolate produced using sustainable practices, enabling cocoa farmers a better quality of life. For more information, visit cocoaplanet .com, call 707-721-1275, email info@cocoa planet.com or stop by booth #534. The Spice Hunter Fresh At Hand Line Provides a Winning Combination of Fresh Flavor and Convenience With consumers demanding new ways to create gourmet and healthy meals at home that are also quick and convenient, one unique product is gaining popularity. Al- though it may conjure images of astronaut food and emergency stock piles, freeze dried herbs and spices are a great way to add flavor to a wide variety of dishes. The Spice Hunter offers a line of 12 freeze dried herb and vegetable mixes called Fresh At Hand. The line includes basil, chives, dill, garlic, ginger, Italian herbs, onion mix, oregano, poultry mix, spring salad mix and thyme. The products deliver the convenience of dried herbs and vegeta- bles with the flavor of fresh. The Spice Hunter prides itself on providing the same high quality natural ingredients as it does with its dried herbs and spices lines. All of the Fresh At Hand varieties are also kosher and gluten-free. The benefit of freeze dried herbs is that they are picked at the peak of freshness. The Fresh at Hand herbs and vegetables are immediately washed and cut before being flash-frozen and vac- uum dried. This process removes the moisture in the plants but retains al- most all of the essential oil content, which con- tains most of the herb or vegetable's fla- vor. In addition, the flash freezing process ensures that the original colors and aromas are preserved. A simple comparison of tra- ditional dried herbs with Fresh At Hand makes it clear that freeze drying produces a product more similar to the original ver- sion. Perhaps one of the most compelling rea- sons to use Fresh At Hand is that it is just as convenient as traditional dried herbs. The product can be added di- rectly to a recipe with a sauce or broth. It can also be rehydrated in a small amount of water first and then added. When used dur- ing cooking or when com- bined with water, Fresh at Hand rehydrates instantly, unlocking fresh, tantalizing aromas, vivid colors and full fla- vors. Fresh At Hand adds a level of flavor and freshness that had previously only been available in fresh-picked herbs. The Spice Hunter is confident that this stellar product will continue to rise in popu- larity among home cooks. For more information, visit www.spice hunter.com or stop by booth #1245. Urban Farmers and Micro-Gardeners Rejoice! Make a jar of homemade pickles in less than 10 minutes. Farm Stand Fresh, the new line from Wind & Willow, allows the con- sumer to pickle cucum- bers or other veggies one jar at a time. No longer is it necessary to have an acre of crops and a day to can them. Add vinegar and water, bring to a boil, pour over veggies and refrig- erate. Homemade pickles in less than 10 minutes. Surprisingly simple and absolutely delicious. Mixes are all-natural and come in four fun flavors. It's nearly impossible to choose a fa- vorite between the upgraded standard Dill- icious and the unexpected Sweet & Savory which is sour, salty, slightly sweet and in- fused with lavender and orange peel. If forced to choose however, you might be in- clined to go with Fire & Spice. It boasts a well- rounded blend of spices and just enough heat to keep things interesting. All flavors have one thing in common – they leave you wanting more. Pickling Mix, person- alized label, and even the jar are included and retail for $6.95. Also available are adorable and reusable burlap bags with four refill mixes retailing for $8.95. For more information, contact Wind & Wil- low for information on starter assortments, display crate and other ad materials. Call 888-427-3235 or go to windandwillow.com. New Products from Hammond's Candies Hammond's Candies springs into the New Year with new products! From Easter to everyday, Hammond's introduces new lines and revamps old ones to fit all retailers. New Easter Cotton Candy is hand spun and pack- aged in a fun bag, for the per- fect basket filler. Display ready, seasonal lollipops are a great addition, with fun flavors and characters to match for Easter, Halloween and Holi- day. The addition of Ham- mond's Brittle Crisp line is sure to have a flavor for every- one, from Jalapeno Lime to Sea Salt Caramel Drizzle, Maple Peanut, Cayenne and Cashew, Coconut Spice, Dark Chocolate Drizzle, and classic Peanut and Cashew Brit- tles. These great snacks come in a resealable bag and eight different flavors to choose from. Don't miss out on Hammond's new Caramel Corns, revamped with new flavors and packaging. Each display ready case will hold 12 bags of caramel corn. New flavors include Mango Habanero and Honey Peanut, joining Chocolate Caramel, Sweet Cinnamon Toast, Chicago Style and Clas- sic Caramel Corn Crunch. Hammond's contin- ues to make candy and confec- tions with the utmost quality and ingredients. Small batches and timeless recipes make all Hammond's candies unique and special. Keep an eye out for more new items and ad- ditions to the line. For more information, stop by booth #324 or visit www.hammondscandies.com.

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