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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n SEPTEMBER 2017 n GOURMET NEWS N H 8 2 Urban Accents Brings Food Truck Flavors to the Kitchen Your Culinary Wingman™ has done it again! This time, Urban Accents is poised to navigate the burgeoning world of tacos for novice and creative chefs alike. These are not your mama's hard shell, dry spice mix vari- ety. We're talking about today's tacos. Tor- tillas are the new blank canvas to showcase culinary creativity. With Urban Accents' four global street style Taco Simmer Sauces, it's time for all to confidently join the Instagram chatter and post their #TacoLife photos on #TacoTuesday with pride. The globally-inspired line draws influence from street food trends from different cor- ners of the world. The four different sauces serve as a flavor-saturating base and can cre- ate hundreds of different taco varieties, meat- based or vegetarian. From easy, approachable family dinners to late night eats, each bottle of sauce prepares up to three pounds of meat or veggies in just 20 minutes. Preparation directions and creative serving suggestions are included on the labels. The Global Taco Simmer Sauce line's fla- vor profiles include: Korean BBQ – A savory and sweet sauce with hints of garlic and sesame that caramelizes perfectly on thinly sliced beef or tofu. Tangy Tomatillo & Garlic – The most tra- ditional of the sauces, a garlicky tomatillo base with subtle notes of jalapeño heat and a citrusy zing makes it ideal for thinly sliced pork or beans. Thai Chili – A balanced blend of sriracha, garlic and lime creates a sweet and spicy sauce that pairs best with shrimp or chicken. Jamaican Jerk – This tropical blend of pep- pers, citrus and pineapple fin- ishes with a spicy kick, and is delicious on chicken strips or your favorite cut of pork and beef. "Urban Accents stepped into the sauce game last year when we introduced our first line of simmer and pizza sauces at the Summer Fancy Food Show. These have been an overwhelming success for us," said Tom Knibbs, President and co-Founder of Urban Accents. "We are poised to answer the consumer shift towards newer brands and specialty flavors by bringing these trends to life for our retailers. Last year Americans ate over 4.5 billion tacos – we expect that num- ber to continue rising." "Many consumers want to cook with new flavors, but aren't always sure how to," said co-Founder Jim Dygas. "Our new taco sauce line delivers an approachable introduction to experimentation in the kitchen, by starting with an easy-to-prepare base and inspiration on how to get creative with toppings and gar- nishes to create extraordinary tacos." About Urban Accents Urban Accents is Your Culi- nary Wingman and has had your back in the kitchen for more than 20 years. The Chicago-based company's creatively spiced seasonings and mixes promise both novices and food- ies easy access to brag-worthy culinary creations. Urban Accents was founded in 1996 when Tom Knibbs unexpectedly lost his job in corporate America. Raised in a food-loving family, Tom chose to turn his attention towards developing his culinary creativity. With his partner Jim Dygas, the dynamic duo has grown the original 12 spice blends to more than 150 gourmet products, each still crafted in small batches with unique ingredients. Urban Accents products can be found at retailers such as Sur la Table, Crate & Barrel, Cost Plus World Market, Safeway, Jewel, Whole Foods and online. For more information, visit www.urban accents.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 up- dated and provide a new and differ- ent 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 coverage and a window showcasing the noo- dles. Color bands depict the sizes. The tradi- tional 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 family of brands. About T. Marzetti Company The T. Marzetti Company, a subsidiary of Lan- caster Colony Corporation, markets a wide va- riety of foods for both the retail and foodservice markets. Brands include Marzetti ® , New York Brand ® and Sister Schubert's ® . For more information, go to www.amish kitchennoodles.com. Passage Foods Teriyaki Chicken: A Simple Take on a Traditional Recipe Passage Foods Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry sauce is proving to be a fan favorite. Made with all natural and certified gluten-free in- gredients, Passage to Japan Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry sauce features soy, toasted sesame and the secret ingredient – sake. The sauce's unique combination of flavors results in a meal that has depth and complexity with only 20 minutes needed to complete. The Asian/Indian restaurant market has doubled in the past four years, and the de- mand and expectation for great at-home ver- sions of ethnic cuisine is also on the rise. Mintel cites today's ethnic consumer as more mainstream, affluent and younger. Millenni- als and others are reaching for delicious so- lutions like Passage Foods Teriyaki Chicken for an authentic cooking experience. "The market for Asian cooking sauces has grown dramatically over the past few years," noted Passage Foods' Rob Bourdon. "According to a recent IRI Chicago report, Asian sauce sales saw an increase of more than 4 percent to roughly $650 million." In contrast to regional ethnic options, Teriyaki Chicken represents a dish many Americans have been comfortable with for a number of years, but are now seeking to make in their own kitchens and within their tight schedules. The NPD Group notes, "Consumers are dining at home more, and they value fresh and authentic foods, but convenience remains an im- portant part of the equation." Passage Foods Teriyaki Stir- Fry sauce remains unique in its mission to provide truly au- thentic international flavor without sacrificing time. As one of the top selling sauces in Passage Foods line of products, Teriyaki Chicken is now one of 16 cooking sauces representing cuisines from 11 different countries. About Passage Foods USA Passage Foods cooking sauces are part of a simple meal solution that allows busy con- sumers to create delicious and flavorful meals in 20 minutes with little ef- fort needed. Each sauce is added to cooked meat, seafood or vegeta- bles, simmered for 2-3 minutes and then ready to serve. Passage Foods produces a wide range of international sauces representing authentic cuisines from India, Ja- maica, Thailand, Korea, Morocco and more. All Passage Foods prod- ucts consist of all natural ingredi- ents and are certified gluten free by GFCO. Passage Foods USA is an affiliate of Flavour Makers Pty. Ltd., the second largest seasonings manufacturer in Australia. For more information, go to www.passage foods.com, call 800.860.1045 or email info@passagefoods.com. New Look for House of Webster House of Webster has a new look and a fresh take on all recipes. It now produces products using only natural ingredients and has dis- continued the use of high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener for all categories. The com- pany feels it is very important that its cus- tomers and their customers offer the most wholesome and natural foods. These prod- ucts are available with House of Webster's new, revamped label or as a private label for eligible customers. House of Webster has been producing high quality specialty food products for more than 80 years. With classic recipes made in small batches, House of Webster offers a variety of products such as jams, jellies, fruit spreads, preserves, fruit butters, mustards, relishes, salsas, salad dressings, barbecue sauces and rubs, marinades and other condiments. House of Webster products are sold on a wholesale basis all over the country under the House of Webster or Lost Acres label. The company also offers private labels serv- ices as customers provide custom art to cre- ate labels and build their brand awareness. Small grocery chains, spe- cialty grocery stores, farm stores, gift shops, amusement parks, hard- ware stores, museums and resorts offer HOW products because of the company's reputation for quality and value. Gifts are a huge part of the House of Web- ster offering. Corporate, online and direct mail gifting have been a huge part of the business for many years. Giving holiday gifts from House of Webster will include de- licious smoked meats and bacon as well as fine cheeses and bak- ing mixes to add to its already famous jams and jellies. House of Webster has been a reliable and innovative co-manufacturer to serve national and regional food brands. With a full pur- chasing and research and development team, it can bring new item ideas to market in its SQF Level 2 Certified facility. Known for its standards of quality and excellence in food manufacturing since 1934, House of Webster has expanded its capabilities in the fall of 2015 to become USDA Organic certified.

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