EDITORS’ PICKS FOR INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS

In the Can

Famous family-owned Italian coffee company Lavazza has now launched cans of organic ready-to-drink cold-brew coffee in four premium flavor profiles. Merging convenience with the brand’s recognized quality, the grab-and-go line features Classic Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew, Cappuccino Cold Brew with Milk and Double Shot Cold Brew with Oat Milk. Lavazza’s ready-to-drink cold-brew line is the only one of its kind to be made with USDA Certified Organic, Rainforest Alliance Certified 100% Arabica coffee. Additionally, the cans boast vivid imagery designed to transport consumers to various well-known places in Italy. The four flavors of the ready-to-drink cold-brew line — all in 8-fluid-ounce cans except for 7-fluid-ounce Nitro Cold Brew — retail for a suggested $3.49 each. https://www.lavazza.us/en_US.html

Functional Froyo

Already available at elementary, middle and high schools across the country, premium functional frozen yogurt brand Mixmi has now debuted at major grocery stores across the United States. Created to help support digestion and gut health, Mixmi froyo contains both prebiotic fiber and probiotic organisms that work together, resulting in a more effective combination than either fiber or probiotics alone, according to the brand. The frozen treat is fermented with six live and active cultures offering billions of probiotics per cup, while the added prebiotic fiber feeds the helpful probiotics naturally found in the gut. Mixmi’s star probiotic is Bifidobacterium, a.k.a. BB-12, which 180-plus clinical studies indicate may have beneficial effects on the immune and gastrointestinal systems. Boasting just 90 calories per serving, the product comes in the following flavors at retail: Ultimate Chocolate, Orange Dream, Más Mango, Mint Chocolate, Totally Vanilla and Vanilla Cupcake. A 4-pack of 4-fluid-ounce cups retails for a suggested $4.99. https://www.mixmifrozenyogurt.com/

Full of Fiber

Pasta fans who want to add fiber to their diets can opt for GoodWheat Pasta, a single-ingredient noodle that aims to deliver better nutrition along with great taste. Developed by Arcadia Biosciences Inc., a producer and marketer of plant-based health-and-wellness products, GoodWheat marks the company’s continued expansion into better-for-you food and wellness products. Containing four times the fiber of regular pasta — 8 grams per serving versus 2 grams in regular wheat pasta – the product line comes in five varieties: penne, spaghetti, fettuccine, elbow and rotini. Consumption of fiber is linked to such health benefits as digestive and cardiovascular health and weight management, while prebiotic fiber is said to support gut health and immunity. Non-GMO Certified, certified-kosher and USA farm-grown GoodWheat also has 9 grams of protein per serving, about 25% higher than most traditional pastas. The recommended cooking time for GoodWheat is 11-17 minutes. A 12-ounce package of any variety retails for a suggested $3.99. https://eatgoodwheat.com/; https://arcadiabio.com/

Nondairy Milk Chocolate

The latest products from Lindt & Sprüngli are Lindt Classic Recipe OatMilk chocolate bars in two varieties — Lindt Classic Recipe OatMilk and Lindt Classic Recipe OatMilk Salted Caramel — offering the taste, smoothness and creaminess that consumers have come to expect from the entire Lindt Classic Recipe portfolio. Both gluten-free plant-based bars are crafted from high-quality cocoa and oat milk, but Classic Recipe OatMilk Salted Caramel goes one step further with the addition of crunchy salted caramel pieces. Previously, plant-based dairy alternatives were mostly available in dark chocolate, but Lindt Classic Recipe OatMilk bars provide consumers nationwide with the first nondairy milk-style items created by a mass chocolate brand. Both bars come in individually wrapped 3.5-ounce bars retailing for a suggested $4.49 each. https://www.lindtusa.com/

Hold the Salt

Offering big flavor with zero sodium, Kinder’s No Salt Seasonings’ versatile lineup consists of five varieties formulated without bioengineered ingredients and containing no gluten: Garlic & Herb, a bold blend of garlic and such ingredients as onion, mushroom and paprika; Blackened, a full-flavor combination of herbs and spices with a kick of cayenne and a squeeze of lemon juice; Lemon Pepper, balancing pepper and the fresh flavor of citrus from both lemon peel and lemon juice; Taco Blend, featuring smoky spices and chili, and finished with a hint of lime; and BBQ Blend, mixing paprika, garlic and spices with the sweetness of brown sugar. Ranging in size from 2.0 ounces to 2.6 ounces, the seasonings retail for a suggested $4.29 each. They join Kinder’s diverse and growing portfolio of seasonings and rubs. https://kinders.com/

Superfood Muesli

Modern muesli cereal maker Guud (pronounced “good”) has now launched Fuel, a line of functional muesli featuring plant protein, prebiotics, omegas, dietary fiber and superfruits. Created as an updated version of traditional European muesli, which contains whole grains, nuts, fruits and seeds, Fuel products feature superfood ingredients to support an active lifestyle and gut and brain health. The line consists of three flavors, all of them vegan, plant-based, non-GMO-certified and kosher: easy-to-digest Athlete Fuel, featuring 8 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber, with no added sugar, and made with organic oats, organic raisins, organic almonds, organic flax seed, organic cashews and organic pumpkin seeds; antioxidant-rich Brain Fuel, offering omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin A, containing 8 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber, and made with certified gluten-free oats, walnuts, cranberries, goji berries, blueberries and cacao nibs; and Gut Fuel, an excellent source of soluble fiber, omega-3s and prebiotic superfoods, and made with organic oats, organic dates, organic sunflower seeds, organic flax seeds, organic banana, organic apples, organic chia seeds and organic almonds. The muesli can be eaten like cereal with milk or yogurt, prepared like oatmeal — made hot right away or soaked overnight – or baked into recipes. A 12-ounce bag of any Fuel variety retails for a suggested $6.99. https://eatguud.com/

Thaw and Eat

Nestlé brand Hot Pockets aims to make lunch easier than ever with Deliwich, its first sandwich that doesn’t require a microwave. Featuring full slices of deli meat and real cheese wrapped in a soft roll, the convenient thaw-and-eat sandwiches were made to be taken frozen on the go in the morning and enjoyed fresh by lunchtime, with no cleanup necessary. The innovative product line comes in four varieties: Cheddar & Ham, Turkey & Colby, Cheese Melt, and Pepperoni & Mozzarella. An approximately 12-ounce box of four individually wrapped sandwiches of any variety retails for a suggested $7.49 (prices may vary according to the retailer). https://www.goodnes.com/hot-pockets/; https://www.nestleusa.com/

Dévil’s Food

Bon Dévil offers decadently rich ganache desserts that target flexitarian and vegan shoppers. Made from coconuts, the 100% plant-based refrigerated product line consists of four flavors: Chocolate Ganache (100 calories per serving), Vanilla Ganache (110 calories per serving), Caramelized Banana Ganache (100 calories per serving) and Salted Caramel Chocolate Ganache (120 calories per serving). Each vegan-certified, kosher dessert contains no dairy, gluten or GMOs. A 4-pack of 1.6-ounce cups of any flavor retails for a suggested $3.99. https://bon-devil.com/