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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n SEPTEMBER 2017 n GOURMET NEWS N H 3 4 High Quality Ancient Grains from Premium Gold The Premium Gold story is truly about an American farm family living and working with today's pioneer spirit in the wide open spaces of North Dakota's heartland. If a problem occurs, it is solved with the tools and grains at hand. The company's mission is to provide its customers with high quality ancient grains and seeds with "farm to table freshness." The primary grains have been grown for generations by folks who love the land. Pre- mium Gold's knowledge of seed value and structure implemented within our bodies comes from experience and experimentation. In everything it does, it puts forth effort and integrity. Premium Gold uses whole grains, proteins, vitamins and minerals in their nat- ural and raw state. Its mission includes mak- ing gluten-free grains work the most advantageous way in daily diets, providing healthy nutrition and great flavor with ease of bak- ing. Premium Gold Organic Baking & Pizza Flour is the nutri- tious alternative for today's diet. It is a per- fect specialty flour replacement for cookies, muffins, cakes, pizza crust and more. You can make roué, coat vegetables, fish or meat. Gluten-free "Flax & Ancient Grain All Purpose Flour" is Premium Gold's play on whole wheat all-purpose flour, a denser more robust artisan flavor and style. Often consumers are so taken with foods that claim to be natural and healthy that they overlook those that re- ally are. Premium Gold uses eight ancient super grains from brown rice to teff. Flaxseed is the base. Its six generation family farm pro- vides experience and knowledge to back up its expertise. Rest assured you will only receive pre- mium quality ingredients from the Miller Family Farm and Premium Gold. For more information, call 866.570.1234 or email info@premiumgoldflax.com. Protein Plus, LLC Introduces Protein Energy Power Protein Plus, LLC, a leading producer of peanut and peanut-based products for the food and confectionery industries, recently introduced Protein Energy Power ® , a great tasting, natural peanut protein powder drink. Allen Conger, Jr., President of Protein Plus, LLC, feels Protein Energy Power will appeal to a variety of health-conscious in- dividuals looking for a better tasting, plant- based protein. "If you like the taste of peanuts, you'll really love the taste and per- formance of Peanut Energy Power. In our view, Protein Energy Power is the best pro- tein supplement option for health-con- scious individuals that want a great tasting, plant-based protein without all of the sugar, cholesterol and artificial ingredients found in many whey, soy, egg, milk and casein powders. It is also much better tasting than other meal replacement and vegan protein drinks." Protein Energy Power contains 17 grams of protein per serving, is high in fiber, low in sodium and is cholesterol free. It also con- tains 25 essential vitamins and minerals, as well as a probiotic blend to aid with diges- tion. It is genetically modified organism (GMO) free and contains no artificial colors, no artificial flavors and no artificial sweet- eners. Protein Energy Power comes in four flavors, including original, chocolate, honey and banana, and is currently avail- able in 1.81/1.85 pound containers offering 20 servings, or 1.44/1.48 ounce single serve packets. As part of its promotion efforts to support Protein Energy Power, Pro- tein Plus also announced it is spon- soring IFBB Professional Bodybuilder and Mr. Olympia com- petitor, Ko Chandetka. "Not only does Ko have great appeal as a pro- fessional athlete and father, but we believe he will be a great ambassador for our brand," said Allen Conger Jr., President of Protein Plus, LLC. "His extensive knowl- edge about training and nutrition is not only valuable to athletes, but also to those simply looking to improve their health or sustain an active and healthy lifestyle." "Nutrition is very important to me, not only as a professional athlete, but also as a father of two young children," said Ko Chandetka. "I'm very excited to be working with Protein Plus to promote their unique line of products which feature peanuts as their core ingredient. Peanuts are the most nutrient dense nut and are naturally cholesterol and gluten free. They are also an excellent source of protein, fiber and contain many other essential nutrients. Regardless of your level of fitness or lifestyle, Protein Plus' new Pro- tein Energy Power is a great option for those that want to supplement their diets without compromising taste." Visit Protein Plus at booth #260. For more information, go to www.proteinplusflour.com or call 229.423.5528. Endless Possibilities with Barlean's Butter Flavored Coconut Oil Barlean's dairy-free Butter Flavored Or- ganic Coconut Oil offers all the benefits of organic coconut oil, along with the rich taste of real butter – a recipe for endless culinary possibilities. Delicious on toast and muffins, or melted over popcorn, baked potatoes or cooked vegetables, it's hard to believe that a healthy, vegan, non-hydrogenated oil can taste so incredibly good. It's an ideal 1:1 substitute for butter in all of your baking recipes. With its high smoke point, it's also perfect for cooking and frying under 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Made exclusively from sustainably har- vested coconuts, Barlean's Butter Fla- vored Coconut Oil is both organic and Non-GMO Project Verified. Plus, the all- natural butter flavor comes from botanical extracts only, so you can rest assured there are no artificial flavors or colors – just pure buttery goodness for your whole family. Coconut oil is known as a healthy fat be- cause it contains medium–chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are associated with healthy heart and brain function, weight man- agement and more. But not everyone wants to add the taste of coconuts to everything. Enter Barlean's Butter Flavored Co- conut Oil. As versatile as it is delicious, here are a few more creative ways to use Barlean's Butter Flavored Coconut Oil: wrap with corn on the cob in tin foil and put on the grill; sauté with fresh spinach and garlic; rub on chicken along with seasonings before roasting; scramble with eggs and vegan sausage or bacon; fry with bananas, cinnamon and your favorite sweetener. Equally happy warm or cool, Barlean's Butter Fla- vored Coconut Oil doesn't require refrigeration. It will start to melt at around 76 de- grees Fahrenheit, so keep it refrigerated for a solid con- sistency, or leave it out for a soft or liquid consistency. Available where natural foods are sold, or on www.barleans.com. Visit Barlean's at booth #3029. For more information, go to www.barleans.com. Alef Sausage Introduces European- Style All Natural Meat Cuts Alef Sausage, Inc., (Alef), located in Mundelein, Illinois, was founded in 2000 by European-born Alec Mikhaylov. Although his new country offered a broad range of eth- nic foods, Mikhaylov noticed that no one in the United States was making smoked, dry- cured salami – one of the traditional delica- cies he remembered from Eastern Europe. To remedy this, he launched Alef Sausage, mak- ing traditional artisan, European-style meats available in America. Dedicated to preserving the traditional Old World flavor and character of sausage and meat delicacies, Alef uses the best natural in- gredients: high quality meat, salt, sugar and fresh spices to produce authentic, traditional sausages and meat products. "We offer a complete line of natural prod- ucts that are made according to time-honored traditions," notes Mikhaylov. "We use only the freshest meats and ingredients and never add fillers. Our spices are custom-ground on the day we order them. Our meat products are naturally smoked according to Old World methods." Children taking healthy bologna sand- wiches to school, teenagers eating all natural, high protein snacks and adults savoring handcrafted salami are enthused about Alef products. Alef is introducing its all natural, healthy, low fat, high-protein meat products such as Natural Bologna, Chicken Bologna, Veal Bologna, All Natural Summer Sausage, Signature Beef Dry Salami and Turkey Salami at NPEE 2017. Alef is the first com- pany in North America to produce a signature, all-natural line of meat products using a special cold-smoked process. Using time honored European and Russian recipes and Mikhaylov's own unique innovations, the company offers more than 40 different types of high-quality sausages and meat del- icacies, distributed in America and Canada. Alef delivers the ideal blend of product qual- ity and value – a successful combination for distributors and consumers. By investing in state-of-the-art processing equipment and using top-quality production methods, Alef Sausage is able to produce au- thentic products that meet stringent USDA standards – all at an affordable price. It is the combination of Old World sen- sibilities combined with modern technology and efficiency that make Alef's products unique in the marketplace. Alef uses only fresh meat, all natural freshly- ground spices, and products are smoked with natural woodchips. Alef products are uncured, dairy-free, MSG-free, gluten- free, nitrate-free and nitrite-free. The processing plant is an allergen-free fa- cility producing an all-natural line of Old World meats and delicacies using one-of-a- kind, time-tested recipes with high-tech, modern technology. Mikhaylov puts his heart and soul, along with his proprietary recipes, into Alef's products. For more information, stop by booth #145, visit www.alefsausage.com or call 847.968.2533.

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