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SWEETS & TREATS SHOW EXTRA www.gourmetnews.com n MAY 2016 n GOURMET NEWS S T 2 2 Chatham Village Croutons Sprouting with Flavor In a tiny sandwich shop nestled in the town of Chatham, Massachusetts on the elbow of Cape Cod, a great tradition of baking the freshest breads, rolls and unique croutons was born. Today, the tradition still lives as the bakers of Chatham Village ® croutons continue to use the signature process to cre- ate unique, deliciously crunchy croutons. For the traditional line, the bakers of Chatham Village croutons start with 'made- from-scratch' French bread dough. After the rich, crusty loaves cool, they are cut to the perfect size, seasoned with a special season- ing blend and baked again to seal in that ex- ceptional Chatham Village flavor. The tradi- tional line includes Garlic & Butter, Caesar, Ranch, Cheese & Garlic, Garden Herb, Sea Salt & Pepper and Fat Free Garlic & Onion. Chatham Village also has introduced some innovative new products to appeal to con- sumers who are interested in new eating trends and/or living a gluten-free lifestyle. Today's consumer is looking beyond wheat, to a variety of whole grains, including ancient or heritage grains. These grains have remained unchanged over hundreds or thou- sands of years. A sprouted grain has just begun to grow into a new plant. Sprouted and ancient grains have begun to appear in many grain-based pack- aged foods, including cereals, breads and noodles. Now, sprouted ancient grains are available in crouton form. These delicious new croutons begin as freshly baked bread made from a signature blend of non-GMO flour containing quinoa (traditionally from Bolivia and Peru), amaranth (enjoyed since the time of the Aztecs), spelt and 100 percent whole wheat. Then the bread is cut, baked and seasoned for a delicious crunch – the same delicious crunch and quality con- sumers have come to expect from Chatham Village, a brand they know and trust. The products are made with non-GMO sunflower oil and flour and contain no high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors or colors. They are available in Aged Parmesan, Garlic & Butter and Seasoned. For those consumers looking for gluten- free products, Chatham Village Seasoned Herb croutons fit the bill. The made-from- scratch bread dough is a custom blend of tapioca flour, rice flour and potato starch. Chatham Village Croutons can be enjoyed on salads, in soups or as a perfect snack. For more information, visit www .marzetti.com. Fruit Bliss' Deliciously Juicy Secret Revealed Fruit Bliss ® ' naturally sun-sweetened USDA Certified Organic, non-GMO verified apri- cots, plums, dates and figs are infused 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, perfect snack. The big, but simple, secret of the delicious 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 op- timal 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, Susan is dedicated to creating a whole- some snack with no additional preserva- tives 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 nutritious and convenient, the grocery store aisles were turning up short," Leone said. "That is when I knew I had the opportunity to offer up something 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." 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 resealable 5-ounce pouches and 1.76-ounce individual sized pouches. Fruit Bliss offers Turkish Apricots, Turkish Figs, French Agen Plums and Deglet Nour Dates and can be pur- chased online or in specialty food stores and supermarkets nationwide. For more information, visit www.fruitbliss.com, call 646.225.6565 or email info@fruitbliss.com. Introducing Smooze Fruit Juice Refreshingly natural, Smooze Fruit Ice is a sherbet-like coconut milk-based treat, made from 100 percent natural ingredi- ents, and is Non-GMO Project verified, combining tropical fruits and coconut milk. Creamy coconut milk is mixed with real fruit purees and juices to create four unique flavors: coconut with pineapple, coconut with mango, coconut with pink guava and the new flavor, coconut banana. Unlike most conventional ice cream products or other syrup water-based ice products, Smooze Fruit Ice is non-GMO, gluten-free, wheat-free and dairy-free. Smooze Fruit Ice also contains Vitamin C and has no preservatives, trans fat or arti- ficial flavors. Being flavorful, creamy and with zero percent cholesterol, Smooze gives you a healthy, guilt-free indulgence. At only 70 calories a treat, you would not be able to find a healthier and delicious treat — it still gives you the frozen creamy satisfaction that an ice cream would. Aseptically packed, Smooze Fruit Ice has a relatively longer shelf life and can be conveniently transported and stored at ambient temperatures without the need of refrigeration. You only need to freeze the products a few hours prior to consump- tion, so it is fuss-free to bring around without it melting on the way. In other words, you can freeze it for a solid "ice pop" or store it at room temperature for a milky fruit shake. To enjoy Smooze, simply shake, freeze, thaw, cut, push and slurp. The search is over. Smooze is the per- fect healthy substi- tute to regular ice cream. Indulge in fresh fruits and creamy coconut milk today. Smooze is also Halal and Kosher certified. For more information, visit www.smooze usa.com, email info@takari. com or call 888.TAKARI.5. Feel Great with Foxy's Premium Handmade Ice Cream Ice cream. Not supposed to be healthy. Not supposed to make things bigger, smaller, better. Right? Well, kind of. Foxy's Thoughtful Ice Cream has spent 24 months looking at one of the world's most loved traditions, and incorporated some sneaky things that ensure you feel great. Foxy's is a super premium, handmade ice cream that stands with the best of them. It replaced 20 percent of the non- GMO cane sugar with an organic inulin, which acts as a pre-biotic for the probi- otics. The best thing is that you cannot taste the difference. It doesn't just stop there, either. Foxy's sources its ingredients re- sponsibly and thoughtfully. For example, its cherries in its Oregon Cherry Vanilla come from a fourth generation co-op that recently registered as a B Corp. Its vanilla comes from Singing Dog, which operates a Fair Trade Plus program. It's perhaps best known for its locally sourced flavors: 15 Mile Pista- chio and 6 Mile Almond and Honey, where the honey comes from the bees that polli- nated the almond orchards on the same farm as the dairy. For more information, go to www .foxyspash.com.

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