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GOURMET NEWS MAY 2017 www.gourmetnews.com HOT PRODUCTS 2 0 Hot Products RiceSelect Pearl Couscous Pearl Couscous is a Middle Eastern staple that has become a popular side dish among American consumers, and until recently has never been produced in the United States. Riviana Foods Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A. and the parent company of RiceSelect, is the first company to do so with the introduction of its new RiceSelect ® brand Organic Pearl Couscous. It is being produced in the USA with organic, durum semolina wheat and is available in both Original and Tri-Color varieties. This is the first Organic Pearl Couscous produced commercially anywhere in the world. RiceSelect Organic Pearl Couscous, also known as Israeli couscous, is cre- ated through a unique open flame toasting process, which makes both the Original and Tri-Color varieties a true Israeli- style pearl couscous. Because of its larger size, pearl couscous has a slightly chewy texture, and because it is toasted, it has a slightly nutty flavor. Pearl Couscous is shaped into small balls and then toasted in an open flame oven. Toasting also allows it to absorb liquid without falling apart. This toasting technique differentiates Pearl Couscous from other pasta, and enhances the multitude of recipes in which it can be included. Perfect for on-the-go families looking to get a wholesome meal on the table fast, versatile Organic Pearl Couscous can be prepared in just 10 minutes. The Tri-Color variety looks particularly appealing on the plate, tempting even the pickiest of eaters with its bright hues. What's more, Organic Pearl Couscous is made from the highest quality organic durum semolina wheat, is low in fat, cholesterol and sodium and is also Non-GMO Project Verified, Star K kosher certified and certified organic by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the USDA. RiceSelect Organic Pearl Couscous is sold in convenient 24.5-ounce reusable, recyclable jars, and available for pur- chase at grocery stores nationwide. Riviana Foods Inc. www.riceselect.com Uglies Chips Provides a Purpose for the Imperfect Dieffenbach's purchases and processes surplus potatoes, as well as those with slight imperfections, for its Uglies brand of kettle chips. Just like Dieffenbach's Kettle Chips, Uglies Chips are made in small batches, using fresh, custom seasonings." They're also gluten free and kosher certified. Dieffenbach's also produces One Potato Two Potato chips, a better- for-you kettle chip that's Non-GMO Project verified, gluten-free certified and made with expeller pressed sunflower oil. It launched in 2012 and is sold nationally and internationally. Dieffenbach's Kettle Chips, located in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania, started in 1964 when Mark Dieffenbach began making kettle chips for family and friends on his kitchen stove in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Today, the third generation of the Dieffenbach family continues to use Mark's family recipes to make the best tasting kettle chips, made with the finest hand-selected ingredients. Dieffenbach's 610.589.2385 www.dieffenbachs.com Fruit Bliss Expands with Addition of Rehydrated Tomatoes, Goldenberries Fruit Bliss has expaned its dried fruit line to include rehydrated tomatoes and goldenberries. Fruit Bliss' tomatoes are grown in Turkey, while the gold- enberries come from Peru. These fruits are picked at the height of ripeness and dried, then exported to Turkey, where they undergo a rehydrating process that leaves them juicier and sweeter than traditional dried fruit. Like all of Fruit Bliss' products, the tomatoes and goldenberries are just fruit and water – no added sugar, preservatives or GMOs. They are available in 4-ounce (tomatoes) and 5-ounce pouches (goldenberries) at supermar- kets around the country. Fruit Bill products are juicy and naturally sweet, with no sulfites or other chemicals. Fruit Bliss 646.225.6565 www.fruitbliss.com New Chewy Bites from Setton Farms Setton Farms is is offering a new flavor in its Pistachio Chewy Bites line. Building off the success of its original flavor, Pistachios + Cranberries, Pistachios + Blue- berry Infused Cranberries with Coconut will bring a fresh take to a favorite snack. Protein packed pistachios combined with antioxidant cranberries and vitamins and minerals from shredded coconut make this an ideal snack for health-minded consumers. Each bite is individually wrapped and conveniently packaged in a resealable bag, keeping them fresh while on the go. Setton Farms 559.535.6050 www.settonfarms.com Cuban Mojo Sauce from Stonewall Kitchen The Canary Islands near Morocco are credited as the place of origin for mojo [MOH-hoh] sauce, and it's said that every family has its own unique recipe. As portions of the population immigrated to the Caribbean, mojo sauces became popular in Cuba and throughout the islands of that region. Specialty food creator Stonewall Kitchen has explored this fabled sauce and created its own delicious and ver- satile variety, and aptly named it Cuban Mojo Sauce. Building on the traditional combinations of garlic, olive oil and citrus, Stonewall Kitchen's Cuban Mojo Sauce also includes flavorful aji peppers from Peru, brown sugar, spices and the juices of both lemons and limes. The result is a unique and interesting sauce that's not too hot or overly spicy, with a clean, tart fruitiness that's perfect for shrimp, tuna steaks or adding great flavor to fish tacos. Used as a marinade or to baste, this light, crisp sauce is truly enjoyable and opens up a variety of exciting menu options. Stonewall Kitchen 800.826.1752 www.stonewallkitchen.com Empowering Farmers, Growing Sustainably, Staying True to Organic Founded nearly 20 years ago, ecoLife ® was established with a passion to offer sustainable organic food, all while empowering and improving the daily lives of farming families. ecoLife provides farming communities with assistance and free education in current social, economic and environmental best practices. It's a re- lationship and a way of doing business that truly sets the company apart. ecoLife offers more than 20 organic items across four food categories, includ- ing aromatic Basmati rice, Jasmine rice, ancient grains, pulses and many other nutrient-rich items. The unique item in the line is the Quick Cook Brown Basmati Rice. What differentiates this organic brown rice is its reduced cooking time of just 12 minutes, a convenient alternative to the 40 minutes normally required to prepare brown rice. The full range of authentic rice, ancient grains, pulses and beans are all USDA Organic and Non-GMO Verified products. With a farm to fork approach, ecoLife partners with farming families to offer sustainably grown, cultivated and harvested products from their country of origin. Good for people. Good for the planet. Live the ecoLife™. Kusha Inc. DBA L.T. Foods Americas www.liveecolife.com Ariston Fig Preserves As you might know, the Kalamata Region of Greece is famous for its figs, along with the Kalamata olives and extra virgin olive oil. Ariston has originated from that area and has taken advantage of this to bring you the absolute best from the area in extra virgin olive oil, olives, and of course, Fig Preserves. Its excellent quality and attractive pricing make Ariston Fig Preserves a must for every cheese shop. Imagine spreading cream cheese on your bread in the morning and topping it with Ariston Fig preserves. Ariston's Fig Preserves also pairs perfectly with brie, mascarpone and mozzarella. Ariston Fig Preserves can also be used to marinate meats, especially pork. Others may offer you fig preserves, but bear in mind that Ariston's is not made with a block of frozen fruit. Ariston Preserves are totally fresh and made when the fruit is in season. The preserves are made with 100 percent Greek fruit. Ariston Specialties 860.263.8498 www.aristonspecialties.com The New MarDona Stuffed Olive Collection MarDona has produced a gourmet olive snack to meet anyone's palate: quality fresh olives stuffed with the finest gourmet treats. The Savory Blue Cheese is a perfect balance of the olive and cheese. The Turkish Red Hot Pepper is just what the label says – very hot! The Garlic stuffed olive is offered two ways; the Natural Garlic insert and the Italian Style with spices in the brine that make the garlic stand out a little more. Let's not forget the Jalapeno Stuffed Olive with a good balance of heat and olive. These five great products join the other MarDona favorites: Mild or Hot Muffuletta, Olive Antipasto, the Mild or Hot Giardiniera, Sweet and Spicy Garlic Cloves and Spicy Brussels Sprouts. No matter what your mood is, these items are great as snacks, salad additions, sandwich toppers and more. MarDona Specialty Foods 855.Oil Spray (645.7772) www.truffleoilsandmore.com

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