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HOT PRODUCTS
GOURMET NEWS DECEMBER 2020 www.gourmetnews.com
Hot Products Ancient Harvest Veggie Pasta
A blend of green lentils, kale, spinach and cauliflower bound together with natural tapioca starch, Ancient Harvest Veggie Pasta has an al dente-like bite that gets a big thumbs up even from traditional pasta lovers. Each 2-ounce serving offers a full serving of vegetables, while an equivalent helping of wheat-based vegetable pasta contains only one-half serving of vegetables, 8 grams of protein and various additives. The new gluten-free pasta line comes in penne, rotini and spaghetti options and is certified by the Non-GMO Project. Suggested retail price is $4.49 per 8-ounce box. Ancient Harvest www.ancientharvest.com
Ekoa Fruit Bars
Ekoa Fruit Bars are pure, natural, and full of flavor. Each fruit bar has a maximum of three ingredients, and all are gluten free, vegan and kosher. They have no added sugar and no artificial flavors. Ekoa Fruit Bars are available in four flavors, including Mango, Coconut, Banana and Pineapple. Ekoa Brands www.ekoabrands.com
Otamot Vegetable Sauce a Pantry Staple
Offered in Organic Essential Sauce and Spicy Organic Sauce varieties, Otamot is the nutritious and delicious choice for elevating any sauce-based dish. From pizza and pasta to even Bloody Marys, simply swap in Otamot for a tasty twist. Packed with 10 to 12 vegetables including butternut squash, red beet, sweet onion and more, each sauce is also Whole30-Approved, certified nonGMO, certified organic, certified vegan and gluten free. The retail price is $12.99 per jar. Otamot Foods www.otamotfoods.com
Perfectly Cordial Cocktail Mixers
Created with handpicked fresh fruits and a blend of spices, Perfectly Cordial brings no-nonsense cocktail mixers to the home bar, making craft cocktails and mocktails accessible for both the novice and enthusiast bartender. Each Perfectly Cordial premium craft mixer is made from a variety of fresh squeezed juices, a unique global spice blend and pure cane sugar, and do not contain artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Simply mix with your favorite spirit for the perfect cocktail, or combine with sparkling water or tonic for a refreshing mocktail. Seasonal flavors and holiday gift packs are available. Perfectly Cordial www.perfectlycordial.com
Kakookies
Kakookies offers the comfort and deliciousness of a cookie combined with functional nutrition and plant-based protein. It’s a better-for-you treat, grab-and-go breakfast or an energy snack anytime, anywhere. Kakookies come in five flavors: Almond Cranberry, Boundary Waters Blueberry, Cashew Blondie, Dark Chocolate Cranberry and Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip. Kakookies www.kakookies.com
New Vegan Soups from Upton’s Naturals
Upton’s Naturals has debuted three vegan soups: Chick & Noodle Soup, Chick Tortilla Soup and Italian Wedding Soup. The Chick & Noodle soup is a comfort food creation made with thyme, rosemary and hearty pieces of Chick Seitan along with rotini, generous cuts of carrots, celery and onion. The Chick Tortilla Soup is made from simple ingredients such as black beans, white corn, tomato, cilantro and Chick Seitan. The addition of lime juice, chili pepper and paprika provide this soup a zesty kick. The Italian Wedding Soup is made with Italian Seitan, loads of pasta and delicious speckles of spinach. Made in the USA, Upton’s Naturals soups will be available for retailers nationwide to carry this winter or spring 2021 with a suggested retail price of $3.99 per 14.5-ounce can. Upton’s Naturals www.uptonsnaturals.com
Turkey Gravy from Kevin’s Natural Foods
Kevin’s Natural Foods, which produces a line of healthy sous-vide entrées and signature paleo, keto and gluten-free certified sauces and seasoning blends, is launching seasonal items for the holiday season. The seasonal line includes Turkey Gravy, a roasted turkey broth simmered with garlic, sage and thyme, as well as a paleo-certified Cranberry Sauce, a Butternut Squash Soup and a Cauliflower Cheddar Soup. Kevin’s Natural Foods www.kevinsnaturalfoods.com
Mushroom Jerky with Meaty Texture
Vegky is a new vegan mushroom jerky with flavor and texture both designed to satisfy a craving for meat. Vegky is minimally processed, comes in five flavors and offers the nutritional benefits of the shiitake mushrooms from which it’s made. Flavors include Original, Spicy, Pepper, Wasabi and Curry. Vegky www.vegky.com