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The Spice Lab Introduces Pizza Dust and an Organic Line of Spices
Among the many spice blends that The Spice Lab debuted this past year, Pizza Dust is one of the clear favorites This colorful spice blend is bright and aromatic with ingredients including sea salt, garlic, onion, tomato, Aleppo pepper, fennel and nutritional yeast flakes It’s a vegan blend where the nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without any dairy Try sprinkling some of this delicious blend on deviled eggs, popcorn, baked potatoes, salad, macaroni and cheese, rice and steamed vege t a b l e s M i x s o m e o f t h i s b l e n d i n t o y o u r f a v o r i t e focaccia or biscuit recipe for a boost of flavor Stir some into some olive oil for a lastm i n u t e d i p f o r b r e a d a n d crudités
“We were pleasantly surprised by how well the complete organic set has been s e l l i n g , ” a d m i t t e d B r e t t
Cramer, one of the founders of the company The organic spices are sold both individually and in sets and packaged in handsome glass French jars with shaker tops and stainless steel lids The
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Pochat et Fils Tomme de Savoie PGI –All About the Rind
Tomme de Savoie is probably one of the best-kept secrets of the cheese world, at least in the United States!
This is a cheese that has it all: terroir, history, traditional cheesemaking, local breeds of cows, delicate but unique taste, interesting appearance And yes, the interesting appearance – that rustic rind that gives this cheese its original flavor – is probably also what prevents it from getting the success it deserves
The natural rind that is unusual with its rustic gray appearance is what turns p e o p l e a w a y f r o m t h a t w o n d e r f u l c h e e s e , b u t a l s o w h a t m a k e s t h a t cheese so special
Overcome your first impression and try the cheese with the “funky rind” and become a “rind” convert!
Tomme de Savoie is a mountain cheese, but it is unlike most mountain cheeses, as it is not of those cheeses that were meant to last through the next seasons; it is a semi-soft cheese that will only last a few months It does not have a strong flavor acquired through a long aging process, but
Once Again: Innovators in Sustainable Nut & Seed Butters
BOOTH #S1454
Once Again Nut Butter, which represents some of the highest social and environmental standards in the food industry, offers a lineup of organic and natural peanut, almond, cashew and seed butters for industrial applications Sold in 35pound pails and 450+-pound drums, the v e r s a t i l e , c l e a n - l a b e l p r o d u c t s n o t e d below are rich in pure, wholesome flavor and many are made with just one ingredient (the nut or seed)
• Peanut Butter: Organic or natural, lightly salted or no salt, creamy or crunchy and s t a b i l i z e d w i t h o r g a n i c p a l m f r u i t o i l Made with peanuts ethically sourced from N i c a r a g u a , A r g e n t i n a a n d t h e U n i t e d States • A l m o n d B u t t e r : O r g a n i c o r n a t u r a l , r o a s t e d o r l i g h t l y r o a s t e d , c r e a m y o r crunchy Made with almonds ethically sourced from Italy, Spain and California
Franklin Baker Boasts Extensive Portfolio of Coconut Products
Franklin Baker, Inc is the premier Philippine supplier of coconut ingredients to the global food and beverage marketplace for over 125 years Its products are produced from the freshest coconuts available, at one of its three manufacturing facilities, where proprietary processing is utilized to ensure freshness and long shelf stability Franklin Baker controls the process from tree through shipment
Franklin Baker is ahead of the game in product and process verification capabilities, operating microbiology laboratories that are accredited to ISO 17025 stand a r d s I t s p a t h o g e n detection system uses a n a
r e a c t i o n ( P C R ) t e c hnology to detect the presence of salmonella and listeria in products and surfaces This technology focuses on specific DNA fragments, amplifying a target DNA sequence, and subsequent polymerization This advanced system is more sensitive than other microbiological methods, detecting as low as one cell per 25- or 375-gram portion Test results are out in less than 24 hours compared to
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AKFP Introduces Clean-Label
Waxy Tapioca Starch Solution
A m e r i c a n K e y F o o d P r o d u c t s ( A K F P ) i s e x p a n d i n g i t s t a p i o c a s t a r c h o f f e r i n g s w i t h t h e d e b u t o f n a t i v e w a x y t a p i o c a s t a r c h D u e t o i t s h i g h a m y l o p e c t i n c o n t e n t , t h i s g l u t e n - f r e e , c l e a n - l a b e l a n d n o n - G M O i n g r e d i e n t i s h i g h l y c a p a b l e a s a s t a b i l i z e r , t h i c k e n e r a n d e m u l s i f i e r N a t v i v e w a x y t a p i o c a s t a r c h c a n b e a n e x c e l l e n t a l t e r n a t i v e w h e n p r o c u r e m e n t i s s u e s a r i s e f o r w a x y p o t a t o a n d w a x y m a i z e s t a r c he s
“In addition, waxy tapioca starch c a n p r o v i d e e n h a n c e d f r e e z e - t h a w capabilities in frozen foods, improve t h e g l o s s y a p p e a l o f p u d d i n g s a n d sauces, deliver smooth mouthfeel in low-fat yogurt, and extend the moisture of baked goods while improving the crispiness of cookies and crackers,” according to
Philippe Benyair, AKFP Senior Vice President, Sales“AKFP’s native waxy tapioca starch delivers enhanced functionality (versus native tapioca starch) while providing the gluten-free and clean-label attributes inherent in the cassava root This product addition embodies our commitment to continuously enhance our portfolio to meet the evolving needs of t h e f o o d i n d u s t r y , ” s a y s R u g h n a t h Sarda, AKFP President
American Key Food Products is a value-added supplier of smart plantbased food ingredients, such as flours a n d s t a r c h e s , d e r i v e d f r o m c a s s a v a , p o t a t o , p e a , r i c e a n d m o r e A K F P ’ s ingredient solutions produce exceptional results in a wide range of baked g o o d s , e s p e c i a l l y g l u t e n - f r e e a n d clean-label products
For more information, go to www akfp online.com or stop by booth #S3851.
Breville Commercial Announces the SuperQ Pro and the Juice Fountain XL Pro
The Super Q™ Pro from Breville® is the next generation of commercial super blenders.
Preset functions feature optimized t i m e s a n d s p e e d s t o p r o d u c e t h e smoothest, silkiest blends with onet o u c h o p e r a t i o n . T h e s e f u n c t i o n s i n c l u d e P u l s e / Ice Crush, Smoothie, Stir, Boost and A Bit More®.
T h e p o w e r f u l 1 8 0 0w a t t m o t o r d e l i v e r s b l a d e t i p s p e e d s o f 1 8 6 m p h u n d e r l o a d a n d u t i l i z e s i n n o v a t i v e n o i s e s u pp r e s s i o n t e c h n o l o g y t o d e l i v e r e x c e p t i o n a l r e s u l t s w h i l e b e i n g e a s y o n t h e e a r s w i t h o u t t h e n e e d f o r a s o u n d s h i e l d A p r e c i s i o n s p e e d c o nt r o l d i a l a l l o w s t h e u s e r t o s e t t h e p e r f e c t b l e n d i n g s p e e d i n c o n j u n c -
t i o n w i t h a b u i l t - i n t i m e r t h a t w i l l a u t o - s t o p t h e b l e n d .
The 68 fluid ounce Tritan jug features smooth contours, making it easy to extract the maximum possible yield of your blend with the included scraper tamper. The preset Auto Clean feature removes stubborn purees from underneath the blades where it can otherwise be hard to reach by hand Two jugs are included for optimal workflow efficiency
T h e J u i c e F o u n t a i n ® X L P r o b r i n g s t h e b a r i n d u s t r y ’ s f a v o r i t e c e n t r i f u g a l
Many major food companies are findi n g t h a t A g t r o n i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n i s invaluable in controlling the quality a n d c o n s i s t e n c y o f t h e i r p r o d u c t s . These bench top units are the most accurate, repeatable and easy to use process analyzers available.
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t o t h e d e g r e e o f p r o c e s s , a n d a s s u c h , q u a n t i t a t i v e m e a s u r e m e n t b e c o m e s i m p e r a t i v e i n c o n t r o l l i n g
b o t h t h e a b s o l u t e a n d c u s t o m e r p e rc e i v e d q u a l i t y T h e A g t r o n A b r i d g e d S p e c t r o p h o t o m e t e r s a r e d e s i g n e d s p e c i f i c a l l y f o r h i g h r e s o l u t i o n a n a l y s i s o f t h e d e g r e e o f r o a s t , b a k e o r f r y , o f f r u i t m a t u r i t y a n d o f c o l o r / a p p e a r a n c e v a r i a t i o n s o f a v a r i e t y o f f o o d p r o d u c t s
Agtron instruments perform produ c t a n a l y s i s b y u s i n g v e r y s p e c i f i c wavelengths of light to illuminate the s a m p l e s u r f a c e a n d m e a s u r e t h e reflected energy The results of the a n a l y s i s a r e d i s p l a y e d a s a s i n g l e “ A g t r o n ” n u m b e r M a n y p r o d u c t s require little or no sample preparation before being tested, making it easy for multiple users to achieve consistent results
Agtron has 60 years of experience with many types of food products If, however, your product is unique to us, Agtron offers a Free Laboratory Testing Program The staff of application specialists will perform a comprehensive sample evaluation
Samples submitted will receive full spectral analysis to determine the color
j u i c e r t o t h e c o m m e r c i a l s p a c e . A s p e e d s e l e c t i o n d i a l a l l o w s y o u t o m a x i m i z e y o u r j u i c e y i e l d w h e t h e r y o u ’ r e w o r k i n g w i t h c i t r u s , s o f t f r u i t s o r h a r d v e g e t ab l e s . T h e e x t r a wide three-and-ah a l f - i n c h f e e d chute allows you to juice whole fruits and vegetables without cutting, shortening prep time. An included 70-ounce juice jug and pulp bin means you can juice more and clean less.
The juice nozzle eliminates mess when juicing directly into serving cups
signature of the product and spectral a c t i v i t y a s i t r e l a t e s t o t h e d e s i r e d index. Agtron uses this information to d e c i d e w h i c h A g t r o n m e a s u r e m e n t system and what specific wavelengths (color mode) should be used. The samples are tested using a variety of preparations and calibration methods, determining which produces the most accurate and repeatable results. This information is then sent to you with appropriate recommendations. The Agtron sales, laboratory and technical departments are always available to you for any assistance you may need
For more information, visit www agtron i n c c o m , c a l l 7 7 5 8 5 0 4 6 0 0 o r e m a i l agtron@aol com
allows juice to flow up and through the stainless steel cutting disc surrounded b y a n I t a l i a n - m a d e m e s h f i l t e r t o e n s u r e a n i n s i g n i f i c a n t t e m p e r a t u r e increase for optimal flavor, color and nutrition.
Breville Commercial is the leading manufacturer of cutting-edge equipm e n t f o r c h e f s a n d m i x o l o g i s t s . B y b r i n g i n g p r e c i s i o n , i n n o v a t i o n a n d g r e a t d e s i g n t o t h e c u l i n a r y w o r l d ,
Breville aims to build products that give operators ultimate control so they can focus on delivering their best creative work.
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How the Proper Kitchen Timer Can Help Save Money
The past couple of years have been rough for operators Despite surviving the pandemic, there remain significant challenges such as labor shortages, risi n g c o s t s a n d s u p p l y c h a i n i s s u e s Cutting costs has never been more important The big question is, how to do so without affecting quality and customer satisfaction?
Believe it or not, upgrading to a modern kitchen timer can provide significant savings in multiple areas, with the only sacrifice being a small initial investment
One of the big issues operators have been dealing with during the past
• Cashew Butter: Organic or natural, creamy Made with cashews ethically s o u r c e d f r o m B r a z i l , A f r i c a a n d Vietnam
• Sunflower Seed Butter: Organic only, creamy, lightly sweetened with salt or without both Made with sunflower seeds ethically sourced from Bulgaria and Romania
• Sesame Tahini: Organic or natural M a d e w i t h s e s a m e s e e d s e t h i c a l l y sourced from Mexico, Peru, Africa and Nicaragua
As a food technologist, you have the
The Spice Lab (Cont’d from p 1)
complete set makes a great graduation, wedding or new home gift
A woman-owned and family-run business, The Spice Lab specializes in creating exclusive custom seasoning blends and packaging organic spices W i t h i t s r e c e n t e x p a n s i o n o f o v e r
Tomme de Savoie (Cont’d from p 1)
more a delicate subtle flavor very much its own
Made in the Savoie region, which is in the French Alps, the highest and m o s t e x t e n s i v e m o u n t a i n r a n g e i n Europe, Tomme de Savoie is made with
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more than five days using conventional methods
The manufacturing sites of Franklin Baker are Grade AA & AA+ BRCGS certified, which confirms its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, product quality and regulat o r y c o m p l i a n c e T h e B R C G S G l o b a l Food Safety Standard (BRCGS) is adopted by over 22,000 sites in more than 130 countries, which makes Franklin Baker “A Cut Above the Rest ”
Franklin Baker offers an extensive portfolio of conventional and organic
two years is the labor shortage It often s e e m s l i k e n e w s t a f f a r e c y c l i n g through the kitchen on a weekly basis, m a k i n g p r o p e r t r a i n i n g a c o n s t a n t struggle Renau’s Smart Kitchen Timer allows the user to program job aids that provide visual step by step instructions for tasks such as food prep and a s s e m b l y , c l e a n i n g a n d e q u i p m e n t use This not only saves the manager valuable time, but also provides a helpful reference for how to assemble new menu items or LTOs
Another area where operators can f i n d s a v i n g s w h i l e i m p r o v i n g c u stomer satisfaction is by incorporating
o p p o r t u n i t y t o e x p l o r e t h e v a r i o u s applications of nut butter in creating innovative and delicious food products Here are some ways you can utilize nut butter in your role:
• Product Development: Experiment w i t h d i f f e r e n t n u t b u t t e r s ( c a s h e w , almond) and explore their compatibility with different food matrices You can create nut butter-infused snacks, protein bars, spreads or even beverages
• T e x t u r e E n h a n c e m e n t : N u t b u t t e r can contribute to the texture of food products by providing creaminess, viscosity and a smooth mouthfeel It can be used to improve the spreadability of spreads or enhance the creaminess
50,000 square feet and additional prod u c t i o n l i n e s , T h e S p i c e L a b h a s 125,000 square feet and can now prod u c e o v e r 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 u n i t s a d a y I t s extensive product line includes artisan salts, Spice Lab-branded award-winning seasonings and rubs, premium spices and dried herbs, natural sugars, Himalayan salt shot glasses, custom
t h e l o c a l m i l k f r o m t h e t h r e e l o c a l b r e e d s – M o n t b e l i a r d e , A b o n d a n c e and Taurine – collected from only 700 milk producers It takes 15 to 20 liters of milk to produce a Tomme de Savoie
The rich milk from the high pastures will give its aromatic flavor to Tomme de Savoie, and there lies half of its
coconut products to include desiccated coconut (natural, sweetened and t o a s t e d ) , c o c o n u t w a t e r – s i n g l e s t r e n g t h a n d c o n c e n t r a t e , c o c o n u t milk and cream, coconut concentrate, v i r g i n c o c o n u t o i l , c o c o n u t f l o u r , coconut sugar and other coconut products Bulk, foodservice and retail packaging is available
Franklin Baker’s extensive portfolio of coconut products hold wide-ranging third-party certifications and awards including, Non-GMO Project Verified, Fair Trade USA, BRCGS, USDA, JAS, and U E O r g a n i c , I S O 9 0 0 1 : 2 0 1 5 , I S O 22000:2018, ISO 17025, HACCP, FDA
a freshness or hold timer at their cold and/or hot bars By keeping track of held food items and ingredients, operators can not only prevent unnecessary waste such as prematurely discarding items, but also ensure that quality and safety isn’t compromised by holding items for too long The Smart Kitchen Timer can not only be used as a cook timer, but as a freshness timer as well With a vibrant 6 8i n c h t o u c h s c r e e n d i s p l a y , t r a c k i n g menu items and ingredients has never been easier What’s more, it supports W i r e l e s s S e n s o r M o d u l e s t o w h i c h operators can connect various probes a n d s e n s o r s s u c h a s a n I n f r a r e d Temperature Sensor to add even further freshness monitoring capabilities
One of the best ways operators can save money is to prevent potential dis-
of sauces, dressings or dips
• F l a v o r E n h a n c e m e n t : N u t b u t t e r brings a unique and distinct flavor profile to food products It can be used to add a nutty, roasted or sweet taste to a wide variety of applications Consider incorporating nut butter into bakery products, confections or savory dishes to enhance their flavor complexity and appeal
• N u t r i t i o n a l E n r i c h m e n t : N u t b u t t e r i s n o t o n l y t a s t y b u t a l s o p r o v i d e s n u t r i t i o n a l b e n e f i t s I t i s a g o o d
s o u r c e o f p r o t e i n , h e a l t h y f a t s , v i t am i n s a n d m i n e r a l s U t i l i z e n u t b u t t e r a s a f u n c t i o n a l i n g r e d i e n t t o b o o s t t h e n u t r i t i o n a l p r o f i l e o f f o o d p r o d -
blends, private label and a wide array of corporate gifts
All of the products by The Spice Lab are blended and packaged in its SQF certified manufacturing facility in Pompano Beach, Florida The company has WBEN certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise, a USDA NOP Organic certification to package organic
r e c i p e ’ s s e c r e t T h e c h e e s e i s t h e n pressed but not cooked and then aged for a minimum of 30 days on a plank of wood The other half of its recipe’s secret is just that! An amazing wild rustic rind that will naturally develop on its outside and give it more bite as it ages It looks a bit scary, but it is absolutely
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Accredited Testing Laboratory, SEDEX (SMETA), Kosher and Halal certified
Additionally, Franklin Baker holds the 2016-2023 Award of Excellence, American Master of Taste & Gold Medal Endorsement, as well as the 2018-2023 B e v e r a g e C h a m p i o n b y C h e f s i n America
Franklin Baker is a co-founder of the Coconut Coalition of the America’s (CCA), a non-profit organization founded in mid-2017, largely to challenge negative perceptions about coconut p r o d u c t s T h e C C A i s d e d i c a t e d t o upholding sound and credible science,
asters from occurring in the first place Disasters such as a valuable piece of e q u i p m e n t l i k e t h e w a l k - i n g o i n g down By monitoring the temperature in the walk-in using the Smart Kitchen T i m e r a n d W i r e l e s s S e n s o r M o d u l e , operators can program customizable h i g h t e m p e r a t u r e a l e r t m e s s a g e s , which can then act as a proxy indicator that preventative maintenance may be necessary For example, if the operator begins receiving regular “high temp” alerts for the Sensor in the walk-in, it might be a good idea to check the cond i t i o n o f t h e c o n d e n s e r S p o t t i n g potential issues like this can mean the difference between continued success or a very costly disaster
F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t www renau com
u c t s I t c a n b e i n c o r p o r a t e d i n t o e n e rg y b a r s , p r o t e i n s h a k e s o r m e a l r e p l a c e m e n t p r o d u c t s t o e n h a n c e t h e i r n u t r i t i o n a l v a l u e
By exploring the potential of nut butter i n p r o d u c t d e v e l o p m e n t , t e x t u r e enhancement, flavor innovation and nutritional enrichment, you can leverage this versatile ingredient to create appealing and marketable food products
For more information, go to www once againnutbutter com, call 612 413 1454, e m a i l k w o o d @ o a n b c o m o r s t o p b y booth #S1454
spices, as well as OU Kosher certification
The company’s extensive line of sea salts, spices, seasonings and related products are sold by gourmet and specialty shops, major retailers and online through Amazon com and at www spices com F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , g o t o www spices com
delicious inside In 2022, Pochat et Fils® was awarded the gold medal at the Concours General Agricole, the French version of the Oscars for cheese
For more information, go to www lactalis americangroup com
responsible communications and sust a i n a b l e a n d t r a n s p a r e n t p r a c t i c e s around all coconut products Franklin Baker is a member of the executive board, marketing and communication, and membership committees, as well as a technical advisor
Franklin Baker offers bulk, foodservice and retail packaging options to meet your business needs to forge a trusted coconut supply chain partnership
For more information, email info-us @franklinbaker com or visit www franklin baker com
