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GOURMET NEWS OCTOBER 2017 www.gourmetnews.com PASTA, GRAINS & SAUCES 2 0 Apple Infused Balsamic Vinegar from Ariston Specialties Ariston Specialties introduces a new prod- uct – Apple Infused Balsamic Vinegar. This is a high quality product and it is of- fered in 8.45-ounce bottles at a great price. You will receive great feedback from your customers on this product! This is also offered in bulk form for Ariston's Refill & Save Program. The grape types used for this balsamic vinegar are mainly Lambrusco and Treb- biano, Sangiovese, Ancellotta and Montuni, and product is sourced from Modena, Italy. The flavor profile for this product is sweet with very light pungency and an ex- tremely thick consistency. Tasting notes of raisins, plum, and some smoothness from oak barrels. This balsamic vinegar is in- fused with apples. This product pairs well with any fine cheese or fruit. It finishes all dishes, in- cluding salads, filet mignon, seafood dishes, grilled vegetables, certain desserts, vanilla ice cream, Greek yogurt, gelato and many more. It is also great for salad dressings and en- tertaining guests. The Ariston Apple Bal- samic pairs well with Aris- ton Select 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Ariston Lemon Infused Olive Oil, Ariston Orange Infused Olive Oil, and Ariston Blood Orange Infused Olive Oil. Dressings are 1/3 bal- samic vinegar and 2/3 olive oil. Marinades are 45 per- cent balsamic vinegar and 55 percent olive oil. Ariston Specialties 860.263.8498 www.aristonspecialties.com Manuka Honeys from Pacific Resources International Pacific Resources International Inc. (PRI) continues to be an exclusive importer of premium UMF Manuka Honey. For more than 30 years, PRI has brought to the U.S. consumer the very best of New Zealand, a pristine country well known as a high- quality bread basket for the world. PRI works directly with family owned bee keepers that take pride in producing the highest quality tested Manuka Honey. With the largest selection of Manuka Honey, there is one that will fit the needs of all consumers. The 5+ Manuka is per- fect for the average consumer that desires to maintain a healthy lifestyle with a strong immune system. For those that have special conditions, the range of Active Manuka 5+ to 20+ and UMF range 5+ to 15+ offer something for everyone. Each jar of honey has a batch number, and on request, a certifi- cate of analysis from an independent lab will be provided to show the consumer the special activity properties in each batch. Pacific Resources International 805.684.0624 www.shoppri.com Frontier Soups Minnesota Heartland 11-Bean Soup Mix Minnesota Heartland 11-Bean Soup Mix is the comfort food classic that launched Frontier Soups, and it has remained a top- seller for more than 30 years. With a blend of 11 varieties of beans, peas and lentils, the soup appeals to today's consumers who want a boost of plant-based nutrition along with the homemade taste of a nos- talgic classic. Additions of a ham hock, chicken, kielbasa sausage, vegetables and canned tomatoes provide cross-merchan- dising opportunities to ring up added sales. Frontier Soups' new shelf display trays for the Hearty Meals™ line, which includes the gluten-free Minnesota Heartland 11- Bean Soup Mix, allow for easy transfer and keeps the mixes neatly dis- played. Two trays are included with every eight-unit case. All of Frontier Soups' 36 mixes have no salt added and contain no arti- ficial ingredients or MSG. Thirty mixes are certified gluten free. Suggested retail price is $7.49. Frontier Soups 800.300.SOUP (7687) www.frontiersoups.com Tresomega Nutrition's American Masters of Taste™ award winning Gluten-Free Or- ganic Quinoa pasta is a nutri- ent packed superfood made with an unique blend of or- ganic Royal Bolivian quinoa, organic amaranth, a grain rich in vitamins and minerals, and organic white rice. Quinoa and amaranth are gluten free ancient grains that have been providing health benefits since the time of Egyptian pharaohs. Tresomega Nutrition's Organic, Gluten Free Quinoa pasta line provides con- sumers and their families with a healthier choice in the way they eat. The pasta line can be found at prominent retailers across the United States. Tresomega Nutrition, located in New Milford, Connecticut places great importance on giving consumers the ability to attain an organic lifestyle through the use of pure organic foods while sup- porting sustainable or- ganic farming methods for future generations to come. Tresomega Nutrition www.tresomega.com Gluten-Free Pasta Line from Tresomega Nutrition Pasta Bow Ties are the first line extension by Vintage Italia following the remarkable success of their sister product, Pasta Chips. Pasta Bow Ties are bite sized, oven baked, crunchy and GMO-free pasta snacks. Bow Ties are avail- able in four flavors in- cluding: Creamy Ranch, Honey Butter, Meatball Parm and Smooth Cheddar. Bow Ties are sold in five ounce, 1.5 ounce and .75-ounce packages. Pasta Chips, a skinny pasta snack are very light and crispy and have just 120 calories per serving, 60 percent less fat than regular potato chips and 20 percent less fat than the leading pita chips, and is kosher and GMO-free. The snack, avail- able in signature original, as well as eight other tan- talizing flavors including Marinara, Alfredo, Spicy Tomato Basil, Garlic Olive Oil, Veggie, Red Veggie, Rosemary and Mediter- ranean Sea Salt utilizes the semolina flour, ancient grains and Italian herbs that were celebrated more than 800 years ago. Vintage Italia 407.455.1772 www.pastachips.com Pasta Snacks from Vintage Italia Pastabilities Organic Kids Pasta from The Pasta Shoppe Pastabilities ® Organic Kids Pasta is the most recent addition to the growing or- ganic pasta selections by The Pasta Shoppe. Choose from five everyday fun themes focused on getting Mom's atten- tion. Additionally, three organic holiday themes are available. The 12-ounce boxes are colorfully designed and include a win- dow to peek at the fun shapes. Each box offers a combination of shapes and colors, made from 100 percent organic durum wheat and vegetable powders. Pastabili- ties Organic Kids Pasta is available by the case or in a shipper. Additional organic pasta lines from The Pasta Shoppe include Organic Healthy Grains, which highlights sprouted, spelt and Kamut ® Khorasan ancient grain wheats. The three pastas are created in the Italian gigli, or lily, shape and are extruded using hand- crafted bronze dies. Another line extension, Italian Inspired Organic Pasta, offers beautiful shapes from the small regions of Italy. The shapes and packaging for these tri-color pastas are very appealing to con- sumers. The Pasta Shoppe 800.247.0188 www.pastashoppe.com

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