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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2015 n GOURMET NEWS N H 5 8 Sea Veggies: A High Protein Snack with a Salty Crunch Traditionally taste has been categorized into four basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Recently there is a fifth taste called umami that is becoming so popular it is considered, by some, to be the fifth basic taste. While this is a new taste for Americans, it's a staple in Asian cuisine and is starting to find its way into western cuisine. Umami is a taste that is meaty or savory and has a richness that adds complexity to any dish. Sea Veggies are a roasted seaweed snack that has the mouthwatering, unique umami flavoring. Made of 100 percent natural in- gredients, Sea Veggies are available in clas- sic Sea Salt, Hot Chili and Black Pepper flavors. Roasted seaweed is packed with flavor while also having the highest density of vitamins and minerals of any vegetable on the planet. Sea Veggies are made from the best qual- ity seaweed, grown in clean oceans and harvested during the prime season of December through Feb- ruary, and are roasted twice for extra crispness and flavor. With more protein than meat and more calcium than milk, Sea Veggies are rich in stress- fighting vitamins B and K, and minerals like magnesium and manganese. Its high iodine content helps balance the thyroid and significant anti-inflammatory proper- ties help reduce painful swollen joints. It is also anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and high in antioxidants, with antiseptic properties. There are many different ways to enjoy this super food. It can be a substitute for an unhealthy snack item, be incorporated into a meal to add texture and depth of flavor, or used how it was first introduced to U.S. con- sumers as a sushi wrapper. Even children can enjoy it as a healthy snack. No matter how you enjoy Sea Veggies, it is a product that is a great addition to today's healthful 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. Nocciolata Italian Organic Hazelnut Spread Goes Nuts in the U.S. Market Are the U.S. going "nuts" for Nocciolata? "So good," "MMMM," "So yummy," "wow organic hazelnut spreads" are the typical re- sponses from consumers trying Nocciolata for the first time. TIME© Magazine recently defined Noc- ciolata as the No. 1 Organic chocolate hazel- nut spread for taste and nutritional value. HUFFPOST© described Nocciolata as "creamy, milky and incredibly smooth, a per- fect balance of chocolate and nut." Rigoni di Asiago believes the key to this delicious artisanal product starts with quality. In fact, Nocciolata is made only with the highest quality organic and Non-GMO ingre- dients (raw cane sugar, hazelnut paste, sun- flower oil, skim milk powder, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, natural vanilla fla- voring) farmed without polluting the envi- ronment and with minimal Co2 emissions. It is produced by working all ingredients slowly and carefully. In particular, raw cane sugar is unrefined sugar minus the cancer-causing and environ- mentally damaging pesticides present in con- ventionally grown sugarcane. Compared to white sugar, organic cane sugar has the full- bodied taste of sugarcane and is much less processed, retaining a lot of the nutrients present in cane juice (amino acids, minerals and vitamins). It is made up of sucrose, fruc- tose and glucose. Table sugar is just sucrose and calories, plus traces of chemicals utilized in the refining process such as lime, sulphur dioxide and phosphoric acid. Nocciolata contains only natural fats, with no palm oils, and no hydrogenated fats or artificial flavors. It is gluten-free. Founded in 1922, Rigoni di Asiago is located on the Asi- ago plateau, Veneto region (approx. 90 miles north of Venice) and is the leader in the organic honey and organic fruit-spread market in Italy (Mielbio Organic Honey and Fiordifrutta Organic Fruit spreads). The plateau is an area surrounded by nature where the Rigoni's family has al- ways lived and worked. "Our company," said Andrea Rigoni, cur- rent CEO and General Manager, "is still where it was founded on the Asiago Plateau and for us it is an ethical choice to stay where we were born and raised and where our grandmother Elisa began the beekeeping op- erations before the First World War." Since then, Rigoni di Asiago has become success- fully known everywhere in Italy and now in Europe. New facilities, farms, research and development and expertise are the only recipe for their success that provides great quality, organic products and it is driven by a great love for nature. "Organic products," said Andrea Rigoni, "are not only healthier but also tastier. Choosing organic products means to preserve natu- ral resources over time for our- selves and for future generations." Nocciolata is becoming a na- tionally known brand, gaining fast place- ments throughout the United States. Nocciolata also won the silver statuette at the 2010 sofi Award Competition, resulting in "best of the best" in its category and since then it is more and more appreciated and rec- ognized by the American consumers. Nocciolata is available in the classic 9.52- oz. jars and the new "grab & go" pouches. To learn more about Nocciolata, #fol- lowthesquirrel at booth #2327, visit www .nocciolatausa.com, follow @NocciolataUSA, go to www.rigonidiasiago-usa.com, follow @RigoniAsiagoUSA or call 305.470.7583. Felicetti Monograno Pasta: Certified Non-GMO, 100 Percent USDA Organic and Kosher For customers who demand the very best: Felicetti Monograno Pasta. It is so wonder- fully flavorful, you'll be tempted to eat it without sauce! It is the only pasta made with 100 percent organically grown mono-origin wholegrain. Each box of pasta can be traced back to an exact farm. The pasta is made with whole- some kamut, farro and durum wheat har- vested exclusively from organic farms in Puglia and Sicily. Nominated Best Pasta 2014 and Best Or- ganic Product of the year at the Summer Fancy Food Show, Monograno Felicetti pasta has a lovely, slightly nutty flavor and firm texture. It is delectable with any sauce. Monograno Felicetti is exceptionally aromatic, with a scent of freshly baked bread. It is won- derfully toothsome and stays al dente to the last bite. Monograno Felicetti pasta is astonishingly fla- vorful and has three times the fiber of con- ventional pasta. It is fat-free, sugar-free, very low in sodium, and has excellent nutritional value. The pasta is made with crystal clear stream water obtained from high in the Dolomites and dried in this pure unpolluted mountain air. This family-owned firm, founded in 1908, is located at the base of the magnificent Dolomite mountain range and its unique geographic posi- tion allows the company to create pasta with clean stream water dried in pure unpolluted mountain air. For more information, visit www.felicetti.it/en, call 949.481.9273 or email info@maxcointernational.com. VitaClay 2 in 1 Organic Yogurt Maker and Personal Slow Cooker in Clay, 2 Quart, VS7600-2C Your wish has come true. Finally there is a large batch, low temperature clay yogurt maker. It's easy and costs 50 percent less than plastic store bought containers to make two quarts of home-crafted natural, creamy and delicious probiotic Greek yogurt or yo- gurt cheese. Pass on fragile glass, unstable plastics or metals touching your fresh and healthy ingredients, and say yes to the low- temperature controlled, easy to clean and chemical free clay insert. Choose your own high quality ingredients to maximize your calcium and probiotic content. Add your own juicy fruits and sweeteners for monitoring your sugar intake. Make flavorful and rich artisan homemade yogurt free from addi- tives, preservative or thickeners on your countertop. It is made with unglazed natural Zisha clay that enhances flavor and texture. Three temperature settings allows to make savory mineral rich and nutrient-dense soups, stews and bone broths easily from scratch. Special low temperature yogurt setting preserves beneficial nutrients, live cultures and en- zymes. It is lead-free, non-stick chemical- free! It's perfect every time! Homemade yogurt from quality natural ingredients and Vita- Clay's ® superior temperature control and or- ganic clay insert is a wonderful way to nourish yourself and your family. VitaClay comes with more than 50 natural recipes for making and using yogurt plus savory one-pot personal meals, soups and stews. The recipes promote paleo/gluten-free whole meals, mineral-rich vegetarian, high fiber, bone broths/nourishing soups, breakfast or healthy snacks, real baby meals from whole foods, and low glycemic choices for diabetes. Yogurt may help assist nutrient absorption, lower blood pressure, improve digestion, prevent osteoporosis, lose weight and boost immune system. Due to the high demands of this popular cooker, which already achieved five star re- views, Essenergy is able to upgrade it to a clay version, which further steps up crowd! Hear what customers are saying about the cooker: "I was very pleased with the resulting yogurt. It was thick and well-formed." – By HK Expat "… take the chance and you will see how wonderful you feel when you make healthy things like this for your family, with no complications...it is easy to clean also..." – By Mariu "I must have tried making yogurt in a crock pot six or seven times, with no luck. I bought this and it is foolproof. I even scalded my milk once and the yogurt still turned out…" – By Carolyn Nadey Don't wait; you could have a homemade quality healthy meal that is so easy to make! For more information, visit www.vitaclay chef.com, email sales@essenergy.com or call 408.956.8668.

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