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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2017 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 6 8 2017 Best of Show Three New Dips from Rabbit Creek Products Rabbit Creek Products has come up with a few new products that should go wonder- fully with the upcoming spring. For the im- pending warmer weather, Rabbit Creek Products is offering three new dips: a veg- etable, a fruit and a cook and serve dip. The new vegetable dip mix is a Crab & Spinach dip, a delicious and savory way to round out a crudités ensemble. Second on the list is the new Maple Fruit dip mix, great for dipping fruit and even better on waffles! Last but not least is the Steakhouse Onion & Horseradish Cook and Serve dip mix. Served warm, it is wonderful on rye crackers, and is fantastic on a medium rare KC Strip. These new dips are three items out of 16 new items Rabbit Creek Products is debuting this spring, ranging from beer breads and brownies to cheeseballs, soups and muffins. For more than 30 years, Rabbit Creek Products has been making the most fla- vorful gourmet mixes there are, and currently offers a vast line up of more than 200 items. It is still family owned and operated in Louisburg in eastern Kansas. For more information, call 800.837.3073 or go to www.rabbitcreekgourmet.com. Amish Kitchens Egg Noodles Will Revitalize the Category Amish Kitchens ® is proud to announce big changes to both the Amish Kitchens Egg Noodles recipe and graphics. Amish Kitchens Egg Noodles are made the old fashioned way, with a simple recipe and the best ingredients. The recipe is simply flour and egg yolks. The company now uses double the amount of pasteurized egg yolks that U.S. regula- tions require for egg noodles. It uses only the egg yolks to give its noodles a golden rich color and delicious flavor. Enriched durum wheat flour adds the protein content and cre- ates the firm texture. The company's special blend of durum flour and egg yolks is rolled, cut and care- fully dried to create the perfect noodle, rich in flavor, firm in texture, perfect to serve alone or in a favorite recipe. The graphics have also been updated and provide a new and different look for the category. Most egg noodles are in clear plastic bags, predominantly in a pillow pack. The Amish Kitchens noodles are in a stand-up bag. The graphics are plain and simple, with a look similar to a brown paper bag, with more cover- age and a window showcasing the noodles. Color bands depict the sizes. The traditional horse and buggy are also present. The claim to "double the egg yolks" and "good source of protein" are also prominent on the package in a simple white "sticker." Amish Kitchens Noodles are part of the T. Marzetti Company fam- ily of brands. About T. Marzetti Company The T. Marzetti Com- pany, a subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Cor- poration, markets a wide variety of foods for both the retail and food- service markets. Brands include Marzetti ® , New York Brand ® and Sister Schubert's ® . For more information, go to www.marzetti.com or call 614.396.5720. Premixed Gourmet Seasonings from Salty Wahine Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts' business revolves around the mission state- ment of "Making Eating Healthy Fun." Laura Cristobal Andersland learned the value of Hawaiian sea salts at a young age from her paternal Hawaiian grandmother. The award-winning Salty Wahine products fulfill the need to prepare meals with healthy premixed gourmet seasonings that enhance the dining experience. Salty Wahine uses local flavors of not only herbs and spices, but also of tropical fruits to create amazing fruit-infused blends that not only taste good, but also are appealing to the eye. Salty Wahine takes pride in the fact that 84 percent of its end product is of Hawaiin origin. Laura has used her hard work and perseverance to increase Salty Wahine's gross sales over the last eight years. Laura started her busi- ness in 2008 with $800 in cash. Salty Wahine in August 2016 was recognized by the Pa- cific Business News as one of the fastest growing companies in Hawaii. The Retail Merchants of Hawaii recognized Salty Wahine as the 2016 Kauai Retail Business of the Year and 2016 Hawaii Fastest Growing business of the year. In addition, Salty Wahine was voted Best of the Best Kauai's favorite product for the fourth year in a row. Salty Wahine has grown from a small part-time business to a na- tionally recognized family- owned company. The Salty Wahine team has grown from one to nine employees. Laura has used her business experience to prepare her children to expand the Salty Wahine brand world- wide. Laura's children are the fifth genera- tion to live on Kauai, have become full-time employees assuming all responsibilities, al- lowing Laura and her husband, David, to travel to food shows to further market the business. Laura has her marketing program in place to greatly expand gross sales in the U.S. mainland and Japan with the launching of new packaging and new products. La Panzanella Introduces Croccantini Bites Seasoned Snack Crackers La Panzanella ® Artisanal Foods Co., maker of America's No. 1 specialty food cracker, in- troduces Croccantini ® Bites, ideal for today's on-the-go generation seeking healthier, natu- ral and palate-pleasing snacks. The new Croc- cantini Bites launched a few months ago with three bold flavors and a newly-designed 4.75- ounce re-sealable, stand-up pouch. The new Croccantini Bites are based on La Panzanella's original recipe, but add baked-in, natural flavors finished with a light seasoning on top. The new crackers are truly bite-sized and about half the size of the com- pany's popular Mini Croccantini. Flavors available are: Italian Herb – a per- fect blend of Italian flavors inspired by a fresh herb garden; Sundried Tomato Basil – the warm flavor of sundried tomatoes bal- anced with the sweetness of basil; and Spicy Olive – a savory, olive flavor with spicy red pepper adding a touch of heat. "La Panzanella is delighted to introduce our new Croccantini Bites that are right on target with the latest trends in healthy snack- ing and consumers' grow- ing desire for bold, spicy and ethnic flavors," said Paul Pigott, Chief Execu- tive Officer of La Pan- zanella. "In creating the new Bites, we remained true to our original recipe and the hand-crafted nature of our product using only natural, wholesome ingre- dients. Our customers have come to love the unique crunch and texture of our Croccantini crackers and now they get all of that plus new exciting flavors in a snacking format." Croccantini Bites contain no preservatives and offer multiple benefits to diet- and health-conscious consumers at 110 calories per serving. They are all natural, low fat, lac- tose free, cholesterol free, vegan and certified kosher. The Croccantini Bites stand- up, pouch-style packaging pro- vides grocery, convenience and specialty food stores flexibility in merchandising the product. The product can easily be displayed on shelves, wire racks, baskets or temporary shipper displays. The brightly colored, award-winning pack- age, featuring a window to view the product, is also resealable to preserve freshness and deliver customer convenience. For more information, go to www .lapanzanella.com or social sites including Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

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