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GOURMET NEWS JUNE 2017 www.gourmetnews.com EDITOR'S PICKS 2 0 Editor's Picks S W E E T S & S N A C K S S H O W Abdallah Candies, a Minnesota-based candy company, has introduced new varieties to its highly popular old fashioned caramels category. New flavors such as chocolate- vanilla-sea-salt-twist, roasted-al- mond-coconut and toffee-almond caramel now accompany the best-selling plain butter caramels. Available packaged in 7-ounce bags or in bulk, the new varieties extend the line with flavor combinations that complement ultra-soft creamy caramel. Abdallah Candies is a fourth generation, Minnesota family-owned gourmet confec- tioner which manufactures more than 200 varieties of specialty choco- lates, including 24 flavors and two sizes of fresh cream truffles, tender toffees, caramels, stemmed cher- ries, fruits, clusters, creams, nougats and sugar free chocolates. Products are available packaged for everyday and seasonal sales and are also available in bulk. Abdallah Candies 800.348.7325 www.abdallahcandies.com Abdallah Candies' New Caramel Creations Candy Mountain Sweets & Treats is the maker of the popular 23-year-old kids candy line, Too Tarts. The company's product lines and sales continue to be a top seller at re- tailers across the USA. Too Tarts is now available in four distinct top sellers: Spray Candy, Suck Ups Liquid Candy, Gimme Goo in a bottle and Goo4You in a squeeze tube. Too Tarts products are sugar-free and loaded with Vitamin C. Xylitol is the main natural sweetener, made from fruits and berries and No. 1 recommend by the American Dental As- sociation to help pro- mote healthy teeth and gums for chil- dren. Candy Mountain Sweets & Treats 800.621.1954 www.tootarts.com Too Tarts Candy Keeps Kids Happy, Healthy El Sabroso Tortilla Chips from Snak King are made that same old fash- ioned way. The chips are cut from freshly made white corn tortillas and cooked to a deli- cious authentic crunch. The re- sulting chip is far superior to ordinary tortilla chips for mak- ing nachos or scooping your favorite guacamole. There is a thin and crispy version, salted and with a hint of lime. The company also makes an extra thick and crunchy version that is perfect for nachos, as they are very sturdy. The initial bag size of all three items is 12 ounces. The company manufactures its products both in Los Angeles and outside of Chicago. Products ship nationwide as well as internation- ally. Snak King 626.336.7711 www.snakking.com El Sabroso Cantina Tortilla Chips from Snak King The Original Cannoli Chips from Golden Cannoli are sold in 5.1-ounce bags, and the chips contain no artificial ingredients, no trans fats, no preservatives and are nut-free. The product is offered in three flavors: Pow- dered Sugar, Cinna- mon & Sugar and Cookies & Cream, with additional seasonal flavors expected in 2018. Golden Cannoli Shells Company, Inc. has been in business since 1970, and has been recognized for impeccable customer service, commitment to quality and on-time deliver- ies. Now, second-genera- tion family owned, the company continues the legacy while breaking into this new category. Golden Cannoli 617.868.2826 www.originalcannolichips.com www.goldencannoli.com Make Cannoli an Everyday Snacking Experience Nature's Crush: A New Way to Enjoy Microwave Popcorn Nature's Crush is a new all-natural mi- crowave popcorn that uses real herbs and spices, not ar- tificial flavors, colors or preservatives, to create a whole new, gourmet popcorn experience. The original flavor, Blend 23, is a blend of 23 different herbs and spices, from fragrant rosemary to cayenne pepper. Nature's Crush mi- crowave popcorn is available in two other flavors: Light & Zesty Blend with Lemon, Pepper and Garlic and Aromatic Herb Blend with Rosemary, Basil and Garlic. Nature's Crush does not contain perfluorooc- tanoic acid (PFOA), MSG, artificial colors, ar- tificial ingredients or preservatives. Nature's Crush microwave pop- corn is whole grain, gluten-free, vegan and certified non-GMO. Nature's Crush 978.475.1807 www.naturescrushpopcorn.com Money on Honey from Droga Chocolates Money on Honey, the brainchild of Droga Chocolates Founder and President Michelle Crochet, who began making these caramels with honey sourced from her local farmers market in 2010, has quickly grown into a nationally recognized brand with distribution globally. The con- fections, which are sweetened only by pure honey and Certified Fair Trade cane sugar and blended with real cream and butter, are finished with Certified Fair Trade Guittard dark chocolate and a sprinkling of fine French sea salt, creating a premium, delicate and more wholesome alterna- tive to other caramels in the market. Droga Chocolates 877.314.9885 www.drogachocolates.com Chef's Cut Real Jerky Unveils New Protein Packs Chef's Cut Real Jerky's new Protein Packs offer a modern take on a timeless savory snack pairing: meat and cheese. Each Protein Pack contains 0.75 ounces of ten- der, chef-crafted Chef's Cut Real Jerky and 0.75 ounces of all-natural cheese that has been dehydrated using a patented drying process. There are two flavors of Chef's Cut Real Jerky Protein Packs: Real Steak Jerky ® – Original Recipe & Cheddar Cheese, and Real Turkey Jerky ® – Teriyaki & Pepper Jack Cheese. Each Pro- tein Pack contains 16 grams of pro- tein, and, like all Chef's Cut Real Jerky offerings, is free of nitrite and gluten. Chef's Cut Real Jerky www.chefscutrealjerky.com Organic Gourmet Pumpkin Seed Snacks from SuperSeedz Three new SuperSeedz organic flavors, Pink Himalayan Salt, Gar- licky Dill and an indulgent Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt item are part of an organic line of gourmet pumpkin seeds that has received the ChefsBest ® Quality in Craft Award, an award presented to brands that surpass quality standards established by inde- pendent professional chefs. Each is or- ganic certified, Non-GMO Project Verified, vegan, allergy friendly and offers up to 8 grams of complete, plant-based protein. The new line is the lat- est innovation from the company that has been the No. 1 premium pumpkin seed brand and the fastest growing for the last two years. Kathie's Kitchen LLC www.superseedz.com

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