Bite of the Best

King Arthur Flour’s gluten-free baking mixes are held to the same high standards for texture and taste as the traditional flour and baking mixes that built our 220-year reputation. They are the only major brand to be third-party certified by the Gluten Free Certification Organization, with standards twice as stringent as those set by the Food and Drug Administration. In addition, they are produced in a dedicated allergen-free facility, guaranteed to be free of the top eight most common food allergens. The gluten-free mixes are also certified Kosher by the Chicago Rabbinical Council.

Lawry’s new Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato and Szechuan Sweet & Sour BBQ marinades are sure to please even the most discerning taste buds. Just pour marinade over chicken, pork, beef or ribs. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Throw on the grill and allow these blends to help tenderize meats and seal in juices.

The Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato marinade features minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers and a blend of herbs such as rosemary and oregano. The Szechuan Sweet & Sour BBQ marinade gives barbecued chicken, ribs or pork chops a sweet and sour flavor with just a touch of heat. This authentic marinade features Chinese five spice blend, ginger, sesame oil and red pepper.

The new Bear Naked 100% Pure & Natural Soft-Baked Granola Cookies combine chocolate, nuts and 10g of whole grains per serving. These cookies are available in two flavors: Double Chocolate, made from naturally rich chocolate and cocoa, and Fruit & Nut, packed with cranberries, raisins and tasty almonds and walnuts. The Bear Naked cookies retail for $3.19 per pack and are available in supermarkets nationwide.

YoToddler, a new line that bridges the gap between yogurt especially for babies and ones for kids three years and up, has been introduced by Stonyfield Farm. YoToddler is certified organic, which means it is produced without the use of antibiotics, artificial growth hormones, or toxic pesticides and chemical fertilizers. There are no artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colors or flavors. YoToddler is also kosher and features Stonyfield’s blend of six live active cultures. The retail price for YoToddler is $2.59 per pack

Stonyfield Farm heads to the islands this season, introducing an exotic new limited edition flavor. Mango Honey, in the dairy case this summer, is the latest in Stonyfield’s line of limited edition flavors. Inspired by consumers asking for an exotic yogurt, the organic yogurt maker came up with a flavor that offers a ‘vacation in a cup.’ The low fat mango honey flavor retails for $0.89 per 6-oz cup, and is available in leading supermarkets nationwide.

Stonyfield Farms B-Healthy and B-Well yogurt offer essential B vitamins which regenerate the body’s cells in unique a combination of health-supporting organic ingredients and fruit flavors:

B-Healthy provides a source of omega-3 fatty acids. One serving offers 32 mg of EPA and DHA, an omega-3 combination that may lower the risk of chronic diseases (heart disease, cancer, arthritis), reduces inflammation, lowers triglycerides (fat), and improves blood pressure. One serving delivers 20 percent of the recommended daily value of omega-3 (160 mg./day). The B-Healthy variety is available in a Strawberry Acai flavor.

B-Well features a Berry Harvest fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt made from cranberry, blueberry and raspberry. It contains three immunity enhancers – Vitamin B6, live probiotic cultures, and vitamin D. Vitamin D also helps to maintain Calcium balance

The new Dole all-natural Southwest salad is a ready-to-eat-salad kit that brings South-of-the-Border right to your plate. The kit includes iceberg and Romaine lettuces, sharp white cheddar cheese, sour cream, cheddar tortilla strips and Dole’s own taco ranch dressing. The Southwest salad kit retails or $2.50 and is available in supermarkets nationwide.

The new Dole all-natural Caesar Salad  is a ready-to-eat salad kit with fresh greens and toppings tossed with a Caesar dressing that creates a classic and distinctive salad. The kit contains Dole’s own Caesar dressing, garlic croutons and grated Parmesan cheese in a bed of  romaine lettuce. The Caesar salad kit retails for $2.50 and is available in supermarkets nationwide.

The new Dole all-natural Creamy Coleslaw salad is a ready-to-eat salad kit that brings out the coleslaw taste everyone loves. The kit includes shredded green and red cabbage, shredded carrots and Dole’s own creamy coleslaw dressing, and pairs well with bacon pieces and salted, roasted sunflower seeds. It also is a complement to barbecued chicken and grilled corn. The salad kit retails for $2.50 and is available in supermarkets nationwide.

The new, Dole all-natural Asian Island Crunch salad is a ready-to-eat salad kit that brings together tastes of the Pacific and Far East into a harmonious fusion of flavors. The blend of vegetables and lettuces is combined with toppings such as sliced almonds, dried pineapple, crisp noodles and Dole’s Own Sesame Ginger dressing. For a unique recipe, add shredded cooked chicken and fresh chopped cilantro. The Dole salad kit retails for $2.50, and is available in supermarkets nationwide.

The Formula, by Cirqua Customized Water, formulates a gallon of distilled water into the water for brewing a cup of tea or coffee. These packets are a patented blend of minerals, which when mixed with distilled water recreates the same water used in restaurants and coffee/tea shops.

One dose of The Formula, plus a gallon of distilled water is all it takes to reach the optimum mineral balance needed in the extraction of coffee, tea, cooking bread, pancakes or pizza dough. Each 2-tube packet includes on or more of the following minerals: Calcium Chloride, Potassium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate and demineralized water

Guayaki Pure Body Peach Immune Support Blend is made completely from plant-based ingredients and is fortified with the immunity-boosting herbs Schisandra berry, Astragalus and Echinacea. Yerba mate, a nutrient-rich source of natural energy, contains 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids and a trio of stimulants (caffeine, theophylline and theobromine)

Guayakí Pure Body Peach Immune Support Blend contains 40 calories and only 40 milligrams of caffeine per serving – caffeine levels comparable to bottled iced tea or half a cup of coffee. As an added benefit, yerba mate is thermogenic and produces metabolic stimulation, which can help reduce appetite.

At NibMor we believe that the food we eat should be as simple as possible. That means using ingredients made by Mother Nature, not someone in a lab coat.

What happens in our kitchen? We combine the best of it all. Our ingredients are All Natural and Organic, and our batches are handled with care to create perfection. We kicked refined sugar, dairy, gluten and GMO to the curb (bye bye off you go!). The result? A chocolate bar that is simple, healthy and delicious

Pomegranate Blueberry is the newest flavor of Fruit2day, a healthy, on-the-go chilled fruit snack product. This all-natural snack offers consumers a convenient way to enjoy the goodness of fruit with two full servings in each bottle. With no added sugar and natural juices, Fruit2day has captured the imaginations of health-conscious consumers who are actively looking to get more fruit in their diets. Fruit2day comes in five flavor combinations: Cherry Grape, Mango Peach, Pineapple Banana, Strawberry Orange and Pomegranate Blueberry. The suggested retail price is $2.99 for a 2-pack and $1.49 for a single-serve.

All-Natural Beaver Gourmet Ketchup with Honey Mustard is made with Beaverton Foods’ proprietary ketchup recipe and blended with its award-winning honey mustard. It is a natural extension to the Beaver brand lineup, which includes about 30 mustards, horseradishes, tartar and cocktail sauces, mayonnaise, and more specialty condiments. Beaverton Foods is the largest producer of non-refrigerated horseradish and specialty mustards in the US. Gourmet Ketchup with Honey Mustard retails for $2.99 per 13-oz bottle.

The world’s first organic ready-to-drink meal replacement. Formulated by Dr. Andrew Abraham, to be the “healthiest drink in the world”, Orgain contains:
- 16 grams of organic protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and a synergistic immune and vitamin blend
- The antioxidant equivalence of 10 servings of fruits and vegetables, with ingredients that include  kale, beets, spinach, tomatoes, carrots, blueberries, bananas, acai and raspberries

Orgain retails for $3.59 per bottle and is available in Whole Foods, Wegman’s, and small natural/specialty grocery stores nationwide

fruition bars are the latest addition to the PROBAR family. fruition is a fruit based superfood snack bar without added fat and calories. The fruition bar is a marriage of whole grain organic oats and all natural fruit fused with a healthy does of chia seeds and cashews. Our goal is to offer up superb fruit flavor with a more robust texture. Available in Strawberry, Blueberry, Peach, Cran-Raspberry, and now Lemon and Cherry flavors. fruition retail for $2.29 per 20-oz bar.

gardein (garden + protein) is a line of healthy plant-based foods slow cooked to have the authentic taste and texture of premium lean meat. gardein offers all the health benefits of eating less animal-based protein without sacrificing the meaty texture and taste that many people crave. gardein is high in protein, low in fat and free of cholesterol and trans fats with a similar taste and texture to chicken and beef but free of animal and dairy ingredients. Made from a blend of vegetables, grains and soy, wheat and pea proteins, gardein is a complete protein source in that it contains all the essential amino acids. Retail prices range from $3.99 to $9.99 depending on style and size.

Al Fresco fully cooked sausages are available in 12 flavors, like Sweet Italian and Roasted Pepper & Asiago. The sausages have no artificial ingredients and are made from lean skinless chicken meat, infused with fresh herbs and spices. Al Fresco sausages have 70% less fat and 40% lower sodium than pork sausage. To prepare them, you literally just heat them up and they are good to go. Al Fresco sausages retail for $5.49 per package.

PHILADELPHIA cream cheese is now available in snap-apart individual, portion-controlled containers and offer convenient snacking at the office or away from home! Great for spreading on crackers or dipping with veggies, PHILADELPHIA Minis are only 100 calories or less. PHILADELPHIA Minis retail for $1.79 per four individually packaged 1.25 oz tubs.

Consumers can wake up their taste buds and satisfy their cereal desires all day long with NOT JUST CEREAL, the first chocolate-coated cereal snack available at Walmart in the candy aisle. Created by Nassau Candy, NOT JUST CEREAL is available in four  flavors: Fruity O’s, Cinnamon Crunch, Toasted Rice, Honey Toasted O’s. NOT JUST CEREAL retails for $2.50 per 4 3/4 ounce snack pack.

The StemGem is a strawberry huller designed to remove strawberry stems without damaging the fruit. Also works great for tomatoes. The StemGem is available in Willams-Sonoma stores nationwide and retails for $7.99.