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GOURMET NEWS JULY 2018 www.gourmetnews.com FOOD FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE 2 0 SPONSORED CONTENT SPONSORED CONTENT As part of its 30th-anniversary celebration, Olé Mexican Foods added an all-new Sprouted Whole Grains 8-inch Tortilla Wrap to its popular Xtreme Wellness line. This new tortilla represents Olé Mexican Foods' continued commitment to provid- ing high-quality, healthy options that use the latest science to understand nutrition and healthy living. The new sprouted whole grain wraps provide a tremendous amount of benefit to those who want a de- licious alternative to traditional tortillas. What is Sprouted Grain? Sprouted grains are seeds that are going through the sprouting process. Before sprouting, grains are primarily made up of dense starches to protect and feed the seed until it can grow into a plant. During the sprouting process, many of these starches are converted or released to help the grain seed grow and establish a healthy plant. By allowing the grains to sprout, Olé Mexican Foods can drastically change the nutritional value of its tortillas—providing a product that is easier to digest and is more nutritionally dense. What are the Benefits of Sprouted Grain? Sprouted grains kill phytic acid, which is thought to be a mineral blocker and en- zyme inhibitor. It binds to minerals and in- hibits digestion. As an example, a wheat bread may say "contains 10 grams of cal- cium and 5 grams of magnesium," but most of those vitamins and minerals in the bread are bound up in phytic acid. A study by Weston A. Price Foundation has shown that 80 percent of the iron and magnesium in whole grain breads can't be digested at all because of the phytic acid. Allowing the grains to sprout prior to pro- cessing them into breads kills off phytic acid, unlock- ing nutrients like iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorous, and other vitamins and min- erals so your body can di- gest and absorb them. It's also thought that sprouted grains im- prove digestibility of gluten and other pro- teins. It is well-documented that gluten (that sticky protein found in wheat) can cause intestinal inflammation and lead to digestive and health issues for some peo- ple. By allowing the grains to sprout prior to processing, the glutens can become predigested by the grain itself and improve the breakdown and digestion of these pro- teins. Sprouted grains contain more fiber and whole food-based nutrients. Traditional grains are very high in carbohydrates that can negatively affect blood sugar levels. Sprouted grains are typically higher in fiber and have more easily digested nutrients in them. The body uses this plant-based fiber to remove toxins and other waste products from the digestive system. The Xtreme Wellness Sprouted Whole Grains Tortillas are made with four different sprouted grains to provide excellent nutritional value and delicious taste and texture. These tortillas are made with extra virgin olive oil to pro- vide the added benefit of Omega-3 fatty acids. So, try the new Xtreme Wellness sprouted grain tortilla wraps, an exciting new product for another great healthy op- tion with delicious taste and improved nu- tritional benefits. All-new Olé Mexican Foods Xtreme Wellness Sprouted Grain Tortillas are currently available wherever Xtreme Wellness products are sold. Olé Mexican Foods www.olemex.com New Xtreme Wellness Sprouted Grain Tortilla Hawaiian Sea Salts from Salty Wahine Gourmet Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts favorites include Hawaiian Rub, Island Vol- cano, Island Curry, Hot Lava, Mango Java Steak Rub, Fiery Dragonfruit Java Rub, Red Alaea, Passion Fruit Chile Pepper, Guava Garlic Salt, Kiawe Smoke, Pineap- ple Poultry Seasoning, Passion Fruit Or- ange, Guava Pepper and Black Lava. Each salt crystal is infused with a splash of tropical flavor, "Making Eating Healthy Fun." Salty Wahine's tropical fruit infused seasonings are kosher, all natural, gluten free and handmade in Hawaii. The com- pany's products have received 15 interna- tional product awards over the last six months and are available in bulk from 1- pound bags to 2 , 0 0 0 - p o u n d super sack pal- lets. Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts 808.378.4089 www.saltywahine.com The Spice Lab Launches The Sugar Lab, Wins sofi Award The Spice Lab is officially launching The Sugar Lab, introducing a new line of nat- urally-flavored sugars and celebrating its sofi Award for Spanish Chorizo Sea- soning at the Summer Fancy Food Show. The naturally-flavored sugars under The Sugar Lab label include sweet and savory choices to add color, texture and taste. Use to decorate cookies and desserts, rim a cocktail glass, sprinkle on oatmeal or transform a glass of iced Ultra-premium Salute Santé! Cold Pressed Grapeseed Oil is brought to the market by Food & Vine™, Inc. After 25 years as a leading brand, the company's grapeseed oil is now cold pressed and gently refined, which gives it a delicious and light nutty taste. Salute Santé! is the only grapeseed oil that is third-party certified 100 percent pure grapeseed oil. It is packaged in award- winning steel cans, well protected from light and oxygen, which guarantees its freshness for 24 months. It is efficiently packed in six packs to optimize shelf stocking and for case stack presentations. Certified green and verified non-GMO, the grapeseed oil is cold pressed, clean and green. From its upcycled seeds to its recyclable steel can, the com- pany utilizes existing re- sources, as the seeds are obtained after the wine crush, so there is no new farmland, crop or water used. A plant-based food prod- uct, it's an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamin E and essential linoleic acid. It con- tains no trans fats and is BPA free. Compared to olive oil, it's almost 50 percent less saturated fat and almost 10 times more essential linoleic acid. Food & Vine Inc. www.grapeseedoil.com Cold Pressed Grapeseed Oil from Salute Santé! Sealable Solution from Wilpack Packaging Wilpack Packaging is a U.S. manufacturer of a line of quality food packaging equip- ment to meet the needs of every pro- ducer. The coolest addition to the lineup is the Model 15 table- top, point of service sealer. This unit may be small but it is mighty; producing up to 500 cups per hour, with a 13-inch foot- print and weighing only 9 pounds.This unit provides the same professional, tamper evident oxygen and moisture barrier as Wilpack's production equipment while al- lowing versatility; providing sealed pack- aging solutions from .375-ounce up to 32 ounces and everything in between. This lit- tle beauty is NSF International- and Un- derwriters Laboratory-approved and the proud recipient of the Kitchen Innovation Award presented by the National Restaurant Association. Whether your product is locally produced, organic, specialty, gourmet, fresh, artisan-made or any other, Wilpack Packaging has the scalable packaging solu- tions to meet your needs, increase distribution and brand your prod- ucts. Wilpack Packaging offers a sealable solution for every kitchen. Wilpack Packaging 815.490.9235 www.wilpackpackaging.com The Widmer family has been handcraft- ing Cheddar since 1922. In recent years, the family has aged these cheddars longer to satisfy the palate of the cheese-lover who appreciates the dis- tinctive flavor of an ar- tisan-style cheese, and Widmer's Cheese Cel- lars now offers Ched- dars of various ages up through 12 years. Original family recipes and select cultures (with no shortcuts) give these Cheddars a more sophisti- cated and complex flavor profile. Widmer's super aged Cheddars have an intense flavor with hints of caramel, and are known for being very smooth without the bitterness associated with some aged cheddars. Also available with added red and green jalapeños. Widmer's Cheese Cellars have won 22 various awards on the company's Cheddar over the last 14 years. Widmer's Aged Cheddar pairs well with a sweet berry- driven Merlot or Pinot Noir. A beer that stands up well to aged Cheddar is a stout beer with with rich cocoa fla- vors. Widmer's Cheddar Cheese is available in (2-5-pound), (10-1-pound) or (20-8- ounce). Widmer's Cheese Cellars 888.878.1107 www.widmerscheese.com Widmer's Cheddar Cheese tea. The Sweet Heat Sugar makes a great rub for ribs, chicken and fish. Other flavored sugars include Vietnamese cinnamon, vanilla, hi- biscus, lavender, espresso, winter- green, peppermint and more. Winning a 2018 silver sofi Award in the seasonings/spices category from the Specialty Food Associa- tion, The Spice Lab's Spanish Chorizo Seasoning is a unique blend of salts and spices captur- ing the flavors of spicy Spanish chorizo sausage. Use this versa- tile seasoning and finishing salt on eggs, French fries, seafood, sand- wiches, paella, frittatas, gumbo and vegetables. The Spice Lab 954.275.4478 www.spices.com

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