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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2018 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 5 4 pasteurization and fermentation technolo- gies. Taste Nirvana adds to its current shelf- stable lineup with chilled HPP Cold Pressed Premium Coconut Water, Roasted Coconut Water and Coco K-Fir Probiotic Coconut Water. Designed to meet consumer demand for HPP and chilled beverages, this move in- creases Taste Nirvana's sales position and reputation for best tasting coconut waters within the rapidly growing plant-based water category. Taste Nirvana HPP Cold Pressed Coconut Water is created to share with consumers nat- ural coconut water in its freshest, most re- freshing form. High Pressure Processing (HPP) – an innovative industry method used to eliminate the bacteria while preserving vi- tamins and nutrients without the use of heat – prolongs the shelf-life of Taste Nirvana's premium Nam Hom coconuts, and enhances the naturally delicious taste. This method marries Taste Nirvana's quality with conven- ience and proves second only to consumers actually cracking one open themselves. Taste Nirvana Roasted Coconut Water is the brand's showcase of Thailand's tradition where Thai farmers and roadside vendors roast whole young coconuts in their shells to create a more naturally sweet coconut water, with meat that is nuttier and rich in flavor. Taste Nirvana hand selects the most pre- mium Thai Nam Hom ("fragrant water") co- conuts, roasts to perfection and bottles within hours of harvest for consumers to enjoy this long-enjoyed Thai secret. Taste Nirvana Coco K-Fir is where co- conut water dynamically meets probiotics. With award-winning real coconut water, fer- mented hand-crafted live cultures and a touch of fresh coconut nectar, Taste Nirvana deliciously combines the hydrating benefits of coconut water with a dose of billions of active live cultures to support a healthy im- mune system, promote digestion and nutrient absorption. "We are always motivated by unique in- gredients and dedicated to making the finest quality beverages sharing Thailand's agricul- tural wealth," said Jack Wattanaporn, Taste Nirvana Founder. "With our expansion into chilled HPP, pasteurization and probiotics, we are proud to showcase that Taste Nirvana coconut waters are not only rich in flavor, but also provide nutritional healthy benefits derived from nature." About Taste Nirvana Award-winning taste sets Taste Nirvana apart from other brands. The desire to share the best of Thailand's flavors does too. The latest all-natural incarnation of a multi-genera- tional Thai family business, Taste Nirvana was founded in 2003 with the mission to pro- vide the best tasting beverages using Thai- land's finest resources and produces authentic ready-to-drink Thai coffee, Thai teas, coconut water and functional health drinks. Taste Nirvana's all-natural coconut waters are the closest thing to drinking di- rectly out of an actual coconut and second- best only to Mother Nature. Visit Taste Nirvana at booth #5557. For more information, visit www.tastenirvana.com or call 951.371.7100. Taste Nirvana (Cont'd. from p. 1) grains, stone ground into flour for local bak- eries. Keep in mind, this was before there were USDA organic standards that are in place today. Fast forward to 40 years later and you will find that the company still operates in that same valley. The scale of operations, how- ever, has changed dramatically. The com- pany is proud to count some of the nation's largest manufacturers as its customers and it still caters to those companies that were the foundation of Great River Organic Milling Company. Whether you need 500 pounds of stone ground flour for your bakery or 44,000 pounds of flour for your cereal processing line, and whether you want your product packed in 2 pound bags for retail or a 2,000 pound super sack, it is here to help you meet those needs. Great River Organic Milling has the fol- lowing certifications so that you can be as- sured you are getting the highest quality, food safe products or ingredients for your production facility or retail shelf: audited HACCP plan, third party food safety audits conducted annually, GFSI BRC certification in process, organically certified by QAI, Non-GMO Project Verification, kosher ap- proved and customer performed food safety audits on request. Products and services provided: suppliers of flour, grains and ingredients for the food manufacturing industry; toll milling services available; contract manufacturing and pri- vate label packaging; retail products; and an- cient grains. For more information, visit booth #1780. Great River Organic Milling (Cont'd. from p. 1) legendary and mystical plant has influ- enced ancient cultures, impacted the devel- opment of a new country and connected continents since the 1700s. We are the world's largest grower and exporter of American ginseng, with facilities operat- ing worldwide. American ginseng is a re- gional plant that needs the weather condi- tions and glacial soils that only Marathon County, Wisconsin can offer. The ginseng and wellness products offered by Hsu's Root To Health will meet or exceed your expectations of the high quality, effec- tiveness and consideration you demand in order to maintain your healthy lifestyle. Hsu's Ginseng has taken the time to develop and research our ginseng and wellness prod- ucts intent on ensuring they meet your high standards and increase the state of wellness you deserve. My family and I have dedicated more than 40 years to develop modernized culti- vation methods, integration of new pro- cessing techniques and the creation of an international marketplace. We are proud of our farms and facilities, which operate on nearly 1,000 acres of prime, virgin ginseng land and utilizes state-of-the-art equip- ment, facilities and technologies; all of this to guarantee the standards of high quality we promote. For more information, visit booth #3867, call 800.388.3818 or visit www.hsuginseng.com. Hsu's Ginseng (Cont'd. from p. 1) Inc has introduced three new varieties of Skinny Salamis this year, bringing to six the total varieties now available. Skinny Salamis are a savory meat snack with a healthy pro- file, the only traditionally cured salami in the fast growing grab 'n go meat snack category. Skinny Salamis have been recognized by the media and industry professionals for being a meat snack category disrupter, in that they are a cured, not cooked or processed meat snack. Manufactured in the familiar stick format, each salami is 16.25 grams of cured and seasoned beef, lamb or pork – no sugar and no carbs, gluten and dairy free, made in a nut-free facility under USDA su- pervision with top quality, heritage antibi- otic-free meat with no hormones added. The four packs are available in six vari- eties: Black Angus Beef, Street Cart Shawarma (lamb), Lamb Merguez, (new) Casbah (Pork-Mediterranean flavor pro- file-new), Spicy Chorizo (new), and Truf- fle Pork. Each stick has 5 or 6 grams of protein, and 40 or 45 calories per stick. The product has a nine-month shelf life and meets the criteria of multiple need- state consumers – clean label, keto, dia- betic-friendly, gluten free, paleo, grain and soy free and more. "Skinny Salamis are an authentic, healthy alternative to grain-based, cooked and processed meat snacks and offer a distinctly different texture that we believe makes for a more flavorful eating experience," says Founder Mitch Berliner. "The growth in the 'good for you' protein snack category and the increased demand for single portions, prompted us to introduce a two stick pack and a one stick pack for sam- pling, giveaways or office snack kitchens," Berliner explains. The Skinny Salamis are a delicious high protein "grab and go" snack perfect for backpacks, lunch boxes, camping, hiking, biking, office snack rooms and fitness fa- cilities. They are now available for gift bas- kets and at specialty retailers and gourmet and natural food shops, wineries, breweries and some airports throughout the United States. For more information, visit booth #9405, go to www.meatcrafters.com or contact Mitch Berliner at 301.440.8496. Skinny Salamis (Cont'd. from p. 1) Paleo certified, COYO is 100 percent vegan and has no added sugar, fillers or preservatives. Kosher-certified, it is hand- crafted in "coconut-only" kitchens. Made using only five ingredients (coconut extract, water, tapioca, pectin and probiotic cultures) of premium quality, all COYO products are naturally rich in fatty acids, making them an easily digestible source of energy, minerals and vitamins that consumers of all diets can enjoy. Every ingredient is carefully selected and serves a specific purpose, and the use of minimal packaging means a small carbon footprint for a product consumers can feel good about. COYO stands apart from other non-dairy products with its unbeatable smooth taste and thick, rich, yogurt-like texture paired with its clean label. It's a true kitchen workhorse with a variety of applications; it's a substitute for common dairy products when cooking or baking, or you may enjoy it on its own or with fruit and granola for a wholesome snack. Available in 5.3-ounce and 12-ounce contain- ers, COYO's five flavors, Natural, Mango, Mixed Berry, Chocolate and Vanilla Bean are also available in foodservice sizes. Made with nutrient-dense coconut cream rather than coconut milk, it lends to the fla- vor of the product and increases the benefits to the consumer as plant-based nutrients are more easily absorbed than nutrients from other animal-based products. All COYO in- gredients are sustainably farmed and as con- sumers continue to gravitate towards plant-based products and socially responsi- ble brands, COYO is poised for success and continued growth in the market. For more information, visit booth #N2028, contact Aaron Wallace at aaron@coyo.us or call 505.247.0012. COYO (Cont'd. from p. 1) inulin, cane sugar, invert syrups, molasses, honey, barley malt syrup and coconut sugar. It also has the ability to make custom blends and sweetener systems. Suzanne's Specialties Organic Honey has been verified by the Non-GMO Project. Suzanne's Specialties offers an In- fantSafe ® version of all of its rice syrups. This unique product contains less than 10 ppb for arsenic and lead, meeting the FDA standard for drinking water. It is available in all DE levels. It packs its industrial products in pails, drums, totes and tank wagons. All products are available in organic with most having a conventional version as well. Suzanne's promises that all of its products are made with only the highest quality organic and all- natural ingredients. Each one is sure to give your formulas and applications "Sweetness the Way Mother Nature Intended™." Suzanne's Specialties also provides an ex- tensive line of retail products. These include its best-selling Ricemellow Crème, rice syrup based fruit spreads, flavored rice syrups and traditional offerings such as or- ganic molasses, organic agave syrup, organic honey, organic rice syrup and organic barley malt syrup. Pack sizes on its retail line range from jars to gallons to tubs to pails. It can service the needs of a household, restaurant, small bakery or institution. Visit www.suzannes-specialties .com for more information on these products or to shop in its easy to use online store. With distribution facilities on both the East and West coasts and a diverse product line, Suzanne's Specialties has the ability to service your company's specific needs. For more information, stop by booth #1557 or visit www.suzannes-specialties.com. Suzanne's Specialties (Cont'd. from p. 1)

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