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20 | December 6, 2018 | The wilmette beacon school wilmettebeacon.com New Trier graduates create low-carb Quevos chips Hilary Anderson Freelance Reporter Zack Schreier was handed a lemon in life but he made lemonade out of it. The 20-year-old Glencoe resident turned into an entrepreneur when faced with an eating challenge caused by his Type 1 Diabetes. Schreier, with the help of lifelong friend also a Glencoe resident, invented a snack product called Quevos Egg White Chips, that potentially can be used by other T1D patients, including those with Type 2 diabetes. “Quevos began because of my search for a low-carb snack,” Schreier said. “As a T1D, I have to account for every gram of carbohydrate that I eat. I cannot even enjoy a bag of chips without having to give myself an insulin shot.” The crispy leftovers of an egg white omlette inspired his search. “I knew it was possible for pure protein to crunch like a chip,” Schreier said. “So with my friend Nick (Hamburger), we started developing a low-carb egg white chip.” The two experimented tirelessly for two years in Schreier’s kitchen before arriving at the product of their dreams — a crunchy and boldy flavorful chip that delivers the nutrition and purity of an egg white omlette. The two graduated from New Trier High School and went on to college. Schreier went to Williams College and Hamburger to the University of Chicago. The two brought their Quevos product to Glencoe neighbor Andy Friedman for advice. Friedman happens to be the cofounder of Skinny Pop. “Freeman is something of a guardian angel for us,” Schreier said. “He taught us so many things that we had to know about bringing a product to market — like learning about flavor houses, finding the correct taste of the product and knowing its shelf life.” When the University of Chicago opened its College New Venture Challenge, Schreier and Hamburger entered their Quevos product. They received a $15K grant in the startup competition to bring the product forward in March 2018. The two entrepreneurs then decided to take a year off from their college studies and pursue their newfound business, including ways to make food companies aware of Quevos and promote the benefits of the product especially those with diabetes. “Quevos is all-natural, gluten-free, dairy-free, non-GMO and an excellent source of protein,” Schreier said. “We did not need food testing because there was nothing new in our product. It has commonly used items in it.” The two recently applied to and participated in the Kraft Heinz incubator program. “There were 200 applicants,” Schreier said. “We are thrilled to say that our Quevos product was one of five entries selected.” Quevos is on its way to The owners of Quevos Egg White Chips are New Trier graduates Zack Schreier (left) and Nick Hamburger. Photo Submitted being known, bought and eaten as a snack. “Quevos will be going national next year,” Schreier said. “The national buyer for Whole Foods just gave us that information.” A local store that will make Quevos available is Glencoe’s newly opened Hometown Coffee and Juice on Vernon. Another is River North Freshiis, 350 N. LaSalle, Chicago. Schreier and Hamburger expect the list to grow soon. Friedman, who has been giving the two friends advice since Schreier had the idea two years ago, is now a member of the Quevos advisory board. For more information, visit quevos.com. Available For A Limited Time Only! BANK YOUR BOTOX For 2019 $11/UNIT! Vaild For Injections From January 2019 Thru April 2020 • Must PrePurchase 100 Units For $1,100 (Reg. $1400) • Purchase By 12/31/2018 847.393.4770 All Injections Performed By Benjamin Schlechter M.D., F.A.C.S Board Certified By ABPS ARTS From Page 19 dent performers,” Director Ryan Dunn said. “In addition, the incredible music by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tom Kitt is very demanding. In working with this group of freshmen and sophomores, I have been so impressed at how they’ve not only risen to these challenges, but exceeded my expectations in every way.” “Bring It On” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI (www. MTIShows.com). Music is by Tom Kitt and Lin-Manuel Miranda, lyrics are by Amanda Green and Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the Libretto is by Jeff Whitty.
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