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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2015 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 4 Fruit Bliss' Deliciously Juicy Secret Revealed Fruit Bliss' naturally sun-sweetened USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO Ver- ified apricots, plums, dates and figs are in- fused with water to deliver a deliciously juicy fruit every time. Made using high- quality whole fruit sourced from Turkey, France and Tunisia, these fruits are unlike any "dried" fruits on the market. They are uniquely moist and are a convenient, per- fect snack. The big, but simple, secret of the deli- cious juiciness of Fruit Bliss is simply water. The process is simple. First, the fruit is picked at its peak ripeness and then sun- dried for optimal sweetness. Next the fruit gets a gentle steam bath to infuse some water. Finally, it is packed for on-the-go convenience! Fruit Bliss was founded in 2011 by Susan Leone, a mother on a mission to create a healthy and handy treat for the whole family. As a health-conscious mom, Leone is dedi- cated to creating a wholesome snack with no additional preservatives or sugars that the whole family can enjoy. Yes, even those pickiest of eaters will enjoy these delicious fruits! "When looking for snacks for my family that were both nutri- tious and convenient, the grocery store aisles were turning up short. That is when I knew I had the opportunity to offer up some- thing new to other active people like myself – whether looking for something new and healthy to feed the kids, or just a treat for yourself between work and yoga," com- mented Leone. For those living a busy, active lifestyle or those who find the "healthy-snack" aisle lim- iting, Fruit Bliss is a welcomed find. Packed with fiber and essential vitamins, USDA Certified Organic, Non- GMO Project Verified, gluten-free, vegan and OU Kosher certified, Fruit Bliss snacks are available in both re-sealable 5-oz. pouches and 1.76-oz. individual sized pouches. Fruit Bliss offers Turkish Apri- cots, Turkish Figs, French Agen Plums and Deglet Nour Dates and can be purchased online or in specialty food stores and supermarkets nationwide. For more information, visit www.fruitbliss.com, call 646.225.6565, email info@fruitbliss.com or stop by booth #5434 at NPEW. Healthy Snacking with Element Like all Americans, we love to snack and fortunately, our snacking habits are starting to improve. Consumers are finally demand- ing more transparency from food manufac- tures and the industry is taking the challenge and responding with innovative new prod- ucts that increase energy, tame our hunger and satisfy our cravings without the usual sugar overload or the unpronounceable in- gredients. This month, the continuous search for healthier snack alternatives has brought forth a new and fun snack – Element. Element brings the best of European fla- vors to a traditional American staple: a rein- vented thin rice or corn cake with a layer of velvety chocolate or creamy fruit to create a snack that is both decadent and light, gluten- free and all-natural. Element is much thinner than traditional rice cakes. It has done away with the card- board feel and con- centrated on the flavors. In fact, with 80 calories, 5 grams of sugar and no cholesterol, they are perfect pre or post-workout, in kids' lunch-boxes and to fill that mid-afternoon snack tempta- tion without all the guilt. One or two will definitely keep you satis- fied. And best of all? They are easy to have on-the-go. Starting from New York City, Element has been on the market for about a year. Four flavors are currently available and two new flavors are in development for the summer and fall. Element is ready to instill some (overdue) fun in the rice cake category. For more information, visit www .elementsnacks.com or stop by booth #5152. Gratify to Launch New Line of Gluten-Free Snacks Gratify Foods is introducing several new snack varieties at the Expo West Show in booth #5352. The popular gluten-free snack company has also redesigned its brand image to reflect the feeling of being gratified. Here's a peek at the newest snacks to join the Gratify Foods family: Original Baked Bites: Gluten Free Crack- ers with a sweet and salty crunch. A great product for dipping into your favorite dip. Cinnamon Baked Bites: A sweet gluten-free cracker that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Sea Salt Pretzel Crackers: A new unique gluten-free product that is sure to please the gluten-free consumer. This snack has the look and taste of a pretzel, but the bite and texture of a cracker. It will go great with any topping or dip. Everything Thins: This thin and crispy pretzel is topped with poppy and sesame seeds, sea salt and garlic, and onion powder making for an incredibly flavorful and crunchy snack. Sold in 10.5-oz. bags. Gratify's new snacks will join these other gluten-free snacks in the product line including: Sea Salt Pretzel Twists, Sea Salt Pretzel Sticks, Sesame Pretzel Thins, Milk Chocolate Covered Pret- zel Twists, Yogurt Covered Pretzel Twists, Vanilla Cookies and Crackers. Gratify's product line is certified gluten-free by the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) and is also certified Kosher by the OU. The products are also free of many other allergens. Detailed product in- formation is available online at www.grati- fyfoods.com. About Gratify Foods Created in 2012 by Osem, Gratify Foods' vi- sion is to help make following a gluten-free diet as simple and as delicious as pos- sible. All of the Gratify products are distributed across the United States. Osem has a long history of creating unique and innova- tive gluten-free foods distributed worldwide. For additional information including ingre- dient and nutritional information, visit www.gratifyfoods.com, Like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gratifyfoods or follow on Twitter, @gratifyfoods. For more information, visit www.gratify foods.com or stop by booth #5352. Sea Veggies: A High Protein Snack with a Salty Crunch There is a growing focus in America on healthy eating. This trend has caused U.S. consumers to seek out healthier options to in- clude in their everyday diet. Snack compa- nies have noticed this trend and have tried to fill consumers' needs. Baked products, as op- posed to fried, have begun to take up more and more space in the snack aisles at local grocery stores. Although baked products are healthier than fried versions, the health ben- efits of these products are still minimal. While there are snack alternatives that carry significant health benefits, they are often lacking in taste. Sea Veggies meets consumers demand for a snack that provides health benefits while also satisfying the taste buds. The roasted seaweed product gives consumers the crunch and taste they crave from chips. Available in three flavors: classic Sea Salt, Hot Chili and Black Pepper, Sea Veggies is a great source of vitamins and minerals, contains no preserva- tives, no artificial flavors or colors, no cho- lesterol, no saturated fat and no trans-fat. For some U.S. consumers, their only ex- perience with seaweed is with sushi, but gourmet chefs around the world, not just sushi chefs, have begun to embrace its deep, rich flavor and health benefits, increasing ex- posure for the vegetable. With its growing popularity, seaweed has begun to make in- roads into American households. U.S. consumers are still learn- ing about the versatility of this super food. Sea Veggies can be enjoyed on its own as a healthy snack or incorporated into a meal to add texture and a depth of flavor. The cheap and healthy product is poised to become a staple in American diets. To try Sea Veggies for yourself, and for de- tails of its comprehensive retail support, stop by booth #2998B. For information and recipes, visit www.sea-veggies.com. Double Rainbow Ice Creams' Tradition Continues on in 2015 Double Rainbow Gourmet Ice Creams has been producing award-winning super pre- mium ice cream and nondairy desserts for nearly four decades. Named after a double rainbow sighting in the sky, Double Rainbow is proud to be a homegrown San Francisco brand run by the same family that founded it in 1976. With a portfolio of more than 60 fla- vors of ice cream, organic ice cream and nondairy sorbet and soy frozen desserts, it most certainly has a flavor to match your taste buds and your lifestyle. In 2014, Double Rainbow carried on with its award-winning tradition by introducing four new and innovative organic ice cream flavors in prepackaged pints. These four fla- vors, Organic Banana Split, Organic Candy Bar, Organic Salted Caramel Chip and Or- ganic Cherry Pie, became an instant hit with customers. Double Rainbow loves partnering with other local San Francisco Bay Area brands to bring delicious local flavor to its product line and customer base. 2015 will bring more of the same Double Rainbow ingenuity and excitement with the introduction of several new, inno- vative and creative products. All of Double Rainbow's products are made with the purest and finest ingredients. Its ice creams are made using milk and cream that come from local California dairies. Simply put, pure ingredients taste better, feel better and just are better. Double Rainbow continues to make its product with the same commitment to qual- ity and taste since day one. Double Rainbow Gourmet Ice Creams continues to bring delicious, award-winning ice creams and frozen desserts to both the retail and foodservice marketplaces. Recognized and enjoyed by some of the finest foodies around, Double Rainbow is sure to satisfy one and all. For more information, go to www.double rainbow.com or email info@double rainbow.com. Stop by booth #4145 at NPEW.

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