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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2015 n GOURMET NEWS N H 4 6 D Pillsbury Gluten-Free Muffins Gaining Momentum If you're living a gluten-free lifestyle and have been yearning for a home-style muffin that is moist and bursting with flavor, new Pillsbury Gluten-Free Muffins are exactly what you've been looking for! Uncle Wally's and Pillsbury joined forces last year to develop these delicious gluten- free muffins, with taste and texture that can proudly stand among the best traditional home-style muffins on the market today. Pillsbury Gluten-Free Muffins are ready to eat, individually wrapped for on-the-go con- venience, and are certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization. "We continue to see the consumer base broaden for gluten-free foods. With a trusted baking brand such as Pillsbury we're gaining tremendous interest from the marketplace," said Jerry Ceccio, Uncle Wally's Vice Presi- dent of Sales and Marketing. "When a prod- uct bears the Pillsbury name, consumers can feel confident the product is truly gluten-free and that it will be top quality." Pillsbury Gluten-Free Muffins are individ- ually wrapped, sold four to a package and are available in Blueberry and Chocolate Chip, with more flavors to come. In addition to those who must avoid gluten due to Celiac disease, gluten sensitivities and allergies, other people simply want to reduce the amount of wheat in their diet. Pillsbury Gluten-Free Muffins are made from high- quality rice flour and all of the best ingredi- ents you would find in a home-style muffin. You can find Pillsbury Gluten-Free Muffins in grocers' Gluten-Free, All-Natural and Good-For-You freezer door sets. Distri- bution is now expanding throughout the Northeast, Southwest and Midwest region. Pillsbury products have been making meal times special for 130 years. Favorite Pillsbury products include refrigerated cookies, crescent dinner rolls, breads, bis- cuits, pie crusts and sweet rolls as well as frozen biscuits, pie crusts and breakfast items. Uncle Wally's and its parent com- pany, United Baking Company, were formed in 1995 by Wally "Famous" Amos and Lou Avignone. In addition to producing its own popular Uncle Wally's branded muffin products, Uncle Wally's is a valued baking partner to some of the most highly regarded companies in food, retail and foodservice. The Uncle Wally's family of muffins and the company's private-label products are sold nationally in more than 16,000 stores. For more information, stop by booth #5961, contact Kathy Lennon at 877.469.2559, ext. 319 or visit www.unclewallys.com. Master Supplements Inc: 'Always Follow Your Gut' By Jeff Porubcan, V.P. of Operations, Master Supplements Inc. Master Supplements Inc. has been raising the standard on digestive health for more than 10 years. We specialize in probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes and fiber. Our core products are Theralac ® , Granular Theralac ® , TruFlora ® , TruFiber ® and Enzalase ® . We publish third party test results online by lot number, so anyone can see how potent, pure and active these supplements are. We formulate our products with significant overage with no ad- ditional cost to the customer, and this can be checked online. Everyone tells you they are the best, but Master Supplements Inc. posts these test results online so you can judge for yourself. We have also protected the technology and science behind our products with eight U.S. patents! These cover the delivery of our products so they get through the harsh envi- ronment of the stomach acid. The patents also cover the prebiotic stimulation that pow- ers the probiotics into action. Many compa- nies simply put their probiotics into a capsule and add some filler. Master Supplements Inc. takes extra measures when formulating, manufacturing and storing our powerful products to ensure maximum effectiveness. The probiotic strains that we use are highly researched and clinically tested. We have done our homework on which strains are the most effective, stable, compatible and have formulated our products with these standards in mind. We guarantee the strength of each strain separately (not in the guise of proprietary blend) and we guarantee the potency through expiration, not only through the manufacturing process. Not only do we pride ourselves on power- ful products that you can truly feel working, but also on exceptional customer service. As a relatively small company, we are able to accommodate our customers' individual needs and do whatever it takes to forge a convenient and profitable relationship. Please come see us at booth #709 at the Expo West tradeshow to learn more about our powerful product line. Your overall health be- gins with your body's ability to absorb nutri- ents and to then elimi- nate waste. This all begins with your digestive system, so whether you are experi- encing serious digestive issues or just look- ing for easy digestive maintenance, Master Supplements Inc. can put you and your cus- tomers on the right track. Thank you for tak- ing the time to learn about our company, and remember: Always Follow Your Gut! For more information, visit www.master- supplements.com, call 800.926.2961, email sales@master-supplements.com or stop by booth #709. Mountain High Organics' Gluten-Free Quinoa Pasta Mountain High Organics is committed to bringing you great tasting, wholesome products using quality ingredients as part of a healthy lifestyle. Its Tresomega Nutri- tion Organic Quinoa pasta is made with a unique blend of organic quinoa (a nutrient packed superfood), organic amaranth (an ancient grain rich in vitamins and minerals) and organic rice. Gluten-free, corn-free and certified organic, its easy-to-make pasta doesn't come out mushy like other gluten- free pastas. It prides itself on working with ethical processors and farmers committed to sustain- able fair trade agricultural practices, utilizing local manufacturers in the heart of Bolivia where quinoa is grown and harvested. Tresomega Nutri- tion Organic Quinoa Pasta is delicious in pasta salads, with sauces or as a main or side dish. Tresomega Nutrition Organic Quinoa pasta is a great alternative for indi- viduals with gluten sensitivities or allergies, or simply for those who are looking to make healthier choices. Finally, pasta the whole family can enjoy. Available in six different varieties: spaghetti, fusilli, penne, elbows, orzo and linguini! For more information, call 860.210.7805, email info@tresomega.com, visit www .tresomega.com or stop by booth #2270. Franklin Baker: Providing Coconut Products for More Than a Century Franklin Baker is a world-class manufacturer of the highest quality coconut products for more than 100 years. With U.S. sales offices in Memphis, Tenn., Franklin Baker currently has three manufacturing sites in the Philippines that ships coconut ingredients throughout the world. It is committed to providing its customers with a value-added and cost effective supply of co- conut ingredients for a wide range of food applications, including bakery, confections, dairy, savory, cereals, coatings and bever- ages, among others. It is ISO 9001:2000, ISO 22000:2005, HACCP, FDA Philippines, GMA-SAFE, BRC, Sedex, Marks & Spencer, AB PAO Accredited Testing Labo- ratory, Kosher and Halal certified. Product offerings include desiccated coconut, includ- ing sweetened and toasted, co- conut chips, coconut water, coconut water – single strength, coconut water concentrate, co- conut milk, coconut concentrate, coconut cream, virgin coconut oil, coconut flour, organic coconut sugar and other coconut products. It can fulfill a variety of bulk or retail package sizes. For more information, call 901.881.6681, email sales@franklinbaker.com, visit www.franklinbaker.com or stop by booth #5172. Welcome to the New ECOS ECOS ® has a new look. While its formula is still the same, all of its 150 Earth Friendly Products ® will move under the ECOS brand. Its goal has always been to create cleaners that are safer for people and the planet. It feels the new look will help ECOS reach more people who want to safeguard their home, while at the same time enable it to tell a larger story about the ECOS brand – one of love, science and sustainability. It hopes you like it. Founded in 1967 by a chemist dedicated to providing superior cleaning results using natural, non-toxic ingredients, Earth Friendly Products has been built on sci- ence. EFP's products have been developed to be tough on dirt yet gentle and safer for you, your family and the environment. EFP products are made with readily biodegrad- able, plant-derived ingredients and are free of dyes, ammonia, bleach, 1,4-Dioxane and other harmful substances. By removing toxic ingredients used in conventional de- tergents and manufacturing in sustainable production facilities, Earth Friendly Prod- ucts is able to offer more than 150 house- hold and commercial cleaners. By controlling its own pro- duction facilities in five geo- graphically diverse areas across the U.S., Earth Friendly Prod- ucts assures the highest stan- dards of quality control, support of local economies and total commitment to sustainability. As a result of its sustainability initiatives, Earth Friendly Prod- ucts declared company-wide Carbon Neu- trality in 2013. In 2014, EFP announced an increase in the minimum wage standard for all full-time employees from $15 to $17 per hour. This increase is part of the company's belief that creating a sustainable work place means employees have a "liv- able wage," and expresses corporate principles of fairness and responsibil- ity. In March, Earth Friendly Products will be revealing new branding and packaging, starting with its top-sell- ing ECOS Laundry Detergent and ECOS Dishmate products. This fresh look will be unveiled during Natural Products Expo West, and extended across the full line of Earth Friendly Products through- out 2015. For more information, visit booth #3238.

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