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SEASONINGS & SPICES UPDATE
www.gourmetnews.com ■ SEPTEMBER 2011 ■ GOURMET NEWS
The Spice Lab
From the Himalayan mountains to the deepest point in Africa, from the
far reaches of the Pacific Ocean to the Guérande region in France, The
Spice Lab has gathered exotic sea salts from every corner of the Earth.
Offered in 4 oz. and 8 oz. jars and bags sold in ounces and pounds, the
company has amassed the largest array of specialty salts to be found in
a single location.
The Spice Lab product array includes over 150 gourmet sea salts from
30 countries, 33 sampling collections and dozens of salt related products
to allow customers to “Taste the World of Salt”. From Cyprus Citron Lemon
Flake Salt, Bolivian Rose Sunset Salt and Persian Blue Diamond Rock
Salt to Hawaiian Bamboo Jade Salt and Pink Himalayan Crystals valued
for their therapeutic properties, every offering has a unique taste and tale.
Other related products include salt plates, stones and lamps, salt
cellars, spoons, jars and bath salts.
For more information, call 954-275-4478 or sales@thespicelab.com
Terrapin Ridge Farms Extracts
All natural, high quality ingredients and our 100-year-old recipe make Terrapin
Ridge Farms extracts trusted by the most discerning bakers. Our
“retro” packaging conveys confidence to consumers. We offer four popular
flavors. Our Pure Vanilla Extract is made from the finest Madagascar
beans and makes recipes sing like they have a secret ingredient. Add the
fresh taste of mint in cookies and brownies with our Pure Peppermint
Extract. Our Pure Lemon Extract has a wonderfully fresh and zesty lemon
flavor perfect for baking. Add a dash to marinades for fish and poultry, or
to melted butter for seafood. Our Pure Almond Extract has a bright authentic
almond flavor delicious for baking and cooking. For a real treat,
drop in coffee or tea, or fold into whipped cream for topping desserts.
4 oz. bottle, SRP $8.70, 6 pack case. For more information, call Terrapin
Ridge at 800-999-4052 or visit www.terrapinridge.com.
Demand for organic spices on the rise
Concerns about food integrity make organic spices an essential ingredient.
Recognizing that consumer demand for healthier foods is growing
stronger every day, Vanns Spices has expanded its range of organic
spices to complement its encyclopedic inventory of traditional spices and
spice blends.
When developing their organic line, Vanns understood that its stellar
reputation for traditional spices would not suffice—they needed something
more. They scoured the world for growers who shared their belief that
spices should be as pure as possible. Vanns then acquired certification of
these spices by the Oregon Tilth, considered one of the best certifications
available today.
When talking about spices, we're also talking about primary flavorbuilding
ingredients that add character and enjoyment to prepared foods.
While the healthful attributes of organic spices are important, imparting
flavor and aroma and appealing to the senses is essential. From basil,
cumin and ginger to nutmeg, peppercorns and saffron, all of Vanns’
organic spices consistently meet or exceed performance expectations.
According to Mick Whitlock, President for Vanns, “The customers we
work with for certified organic spices are a very demanding group. While
they’ve come to expect confidence in purity and product integrity, they
also rely on us to deliver consistent flavors and product performance time
and time again.”
When speaking with food producers, chefs, retailers and restaurateurs,
there is never any question of the integrity of Vanns’ products. Whether
traditional or organic, single spice or custom blends, it is clear that quality
and service are inseparable and a big part of what makes Vanns so attractive.
Online, visit Vanns at www.vannsspices.com, or at booth 1056 of
Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore.
Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract
Made from beans grown on the island of Madagascar,
Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla is the king of vanillas.
Madagascar, an island off the coast of Africa, is the
largest producer of vanilla beans in the world and the
ensuing vanilla is known as Madagascar Bourbon
vanilla. The term Bourbon applies to beans grown on
the Bourbon Islands—Madagascar, Comoro, Seychelle
and Reunion. Madagascar Bourbon vanilla is considered
to be the highest quality pure vanilla available, described
as having a creamy, sweet, smooth, mellow flavor that blends
beautifully with a variety of foods. Available in 2 oz., 4 oz. and 8 oz. glass
bottles as well as 32 oz. and gallon plastic bottles. For more information,
contact Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Inc. at 800-525-7873 or visit
www.nielsenmassey.com.
Spice Rubs from Stonewall Kitchen
Every region of the US has a style of BBQ they know is “the best”. We’ve
created a new line of sensational rubs that come from our favorites: the
Carolinas, Texas, Memphis, Kansas City, Louisiana, Espresso and Maine.
These spice rubs are made of a blend of herbs and spices that each offer
their own unique taste of real American flavor, for example … Texas Rub
… everything is bigger in Texas including the taste of their very own traditional
BBQ! The brown sugar, molasses and select spices blend together
to create a smoky version of what makes a Texan proud to call
the Lone Star State home. Ideal for brisket, this rub is also great for any
kind of beef.
Kansas City is the beef capital of the world, we knew these natives know
how to cook barbecue. This rub is a sweet blend with just the perfect
amount of salt and spices to make it the ideal rub for slow cooking a rack
of ribs. And we couldn’t forget Maine. A beautiful filet of fresh Maine fish deserves
to be cooked to perfection. This hand blended mix of spices and
salt complements the flavor of the fish without overpowering it.
Unique flavor from Peppadew
Peppadew seasoning is created from the dried peppadew fruit grown
only in South Africa. The sweet and tangy notes combine to create what
the world knows as the distinctive, memorable “Peppadew” flavor.
This unique seasoning is used to add flavor in products produced by
some of the largest food companies around the globe. Chefs here in
the U.S. find that the seasoning adds a distinctive flavor to their dishes,
and at the same time enables them to get the sought-after Peppadew
name onto their menu.
Peppadew, a brand and flavor that means unique, exotic, upmarket,
daring—and of course, Sweet and Spicy all at once. PEPPADEW:
put the seasoning on everything! For ordering and sales information,
call 908-580-9100, email info@strohmeyer.com or visit www
.peppadewusa.com.