South American Foods
 Chilean Carica Juice
Tamaya Gourmet USA New York 646-495-5122 www.tamayagourmet.com Chilean Carica Juice is 100 percent juice produced from fresh-pressed Chilean Carica fruit, which has been hand-picked in its optimal ripened condition at Tamaya orchards in Northern Chile. This pure Carica juice is a super-source of papain enzyme, which, according to the company, helps to digest proteins, regulate the digestive system and eliminate toxins from the digestive tract. To produce 1 liter of juice, 4 kilos of Carica fruit are used. No sugar, water or artificial colors are added. The product is kosher certified. SRP: $9.99 per 1-liter bottle (Other sizes are available.) |
 Honey Sugar
Comercial Epullen Limitada U.S. Importer: Chicago Importing Co. Elgin, Ill. 800-828-7983 www.chicagoimporting.com Honey Sugar combines all the healthy and natural properties of honey with the usefulness of a dehydrated food. It can replace synthetic sweetners (sucralose, aspartame, etc.) as a natural option; can easily be mixed with other ingredients; is easy to handle, especially with other powders; and provides flavor, texture, and the mild aroma of bee honey. Its mild cream color does not interfere with the color of the final product, and it is soluble in liquids. Applications include bakery products, confectionery, desserts, cereals and cereal bars, dairy products and juice powder. SRP: $17 per 14.1-ounce container |
 Chile Pacific Sea Salts
U.S. Importer: Chicago Importing Co. Elgin, Ill. 800-828-7983 www.chicagoimporting.com Chile Pacific Sea Salts are all-natural and hand-harvested from the pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean. The unrefined salts retain more of the trace minerals that are naturally present in seawater and are smoked with American Oak. They are ideal for seasoning and enhancing the natural flavor of a wide range of dishes, including salads, meats and fish. Choose from four varieties: Smoked, Merken, Pichilemu and Smoked Wine Salt Carmenère. Chile Pacific Sea Salts come packaged in a resealable, 4-ounce stand-up pouch. SRP: $5.69 for Smoked, Merken and Pichilemu varieties; $8.59 for Smoked Wine Salt Carmenère |
 Huerto Azul Chutneys & Jams
Foster Fine Foods Atlanta 404-405-6089 www.fosterfinefoods.com Foster Fine Foods has introduced several new Huerto Azul brand products. They include Fig Chutney with Merken – the latter being an indigenous spice mixture made from smoky chili and coriander seeds – which complements both meats and cheeses. Meanwhile, Azul Onion Jam in Merlot Wine offers a sweet flavor with a light onion taste and is ideal for enjoyment with cold cuts and cheese platters; it also enhances sauces. In addition, Pear Jam in Merlot Wine contains ripe pears, caramelized in wine, and can be used with appetizers, salads, cheese and meats, or as a sauce for desserts. SRP $9.99 per 7.4-ounce glass jar in box |
 Zócalo Flours, Grains & Beans
Zócalo Gourmet U.S. Importer: Culinary Collective Lynwood, Wash. 503-232-8622 www.culinarycollective.com Kañiwa (pronounced ka-nyi-wa) is a nutritious grain from the High Andes that has been described as helping to "sustain untold generations of Indians" in one of the world's most difficult agricultural regions. This species of goosefoot (flowering plant), similar to Quinoa, is a protein powerhouse. Zócalo Kañiwa Flour can be combined with other flours to make breads and desserts, added to soups and pudding, or made into a hot drink similar to hot chocolate. SRP: $9.95 per 1-pound bag in box Zócalo Kañiwa Grain also is protein-packed, providing a fully balanced meal when paired with vegetables. It has a crunchy texture and an earthy flavor that works well as a base for fish, in stir frys and soups, and even served cold in salads. SRP $9.95 per 1-pound bag in box Zócalo Pussac Punay Beans contains native beans from the Peruvian Andes, made up of about 20 similar varieties with the same growth cycle that have been planted together for generations. In Quechua, the native language of the region, Pussac Punay means the "sleeping eight," as each pod contains eight beans. The beans are grown in the remote Huancalavilca region, east of Lima, at altitudes of 7,000-10,000 feet, by an association of small farmers using organic cultivation practices. They grow maize along with the beans in a symbiotic relationship where the corn stalk becomes the beanpole. SRP $7.95 per 1-pound bag in box. Both Zócalo Kañiwa Grain and Zócalo Pussac Punay Beans are 2011 sofi finalists. |
 Alma Sol Wine Jelly
U.S. Importer: Chicago Importing Co. Elgin, Ill. 800-828-7983 www.chicagoimporting.com Alma Sol Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Jelly is a 100-percent natural product produced from Chilean premium wine. The wine jelly is alcohol-free and can be used to complement meats and seafood, or for cheese pairings and sauce preparation. It comes in five varieties: Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère Merken, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. SRP: $9.79 |
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