Innovation at Expo West Virtual Week
Dozens of new natural and organic products debuted at Natural Products Expo West Virtual Week, which ran May 24-27.
Jack & Annie’s
Jack & Annie’s
Jack & Annie’s Apple Jack Sausages are made from jackfruit, soy flour and coconut oil, are studded with bites of dehydrated apple and are seasoned with cherry, garlic, onion, brown sugar and spices. Colored with fruit and vegetable juice, the plant-based sausages feature a veggie casing made of alginate, guar gum and konjac gum. The links are non-GMO, gluten-free and vegan and contain 140 calories, 5 grams of protein and 9 grams of fat each.
Yishi
Yishi
Yishi is launching a line of single-serve, plant-based oatmeal cups in Asian-inspired flavors. The oatmeal is made with a base of gluten-free oats, flax seeds, hemp seeds and almonds and is USDA certified organic and gluten-free. Yishi oatmeal contains no added sugars and is sweetened with erythritol and stevia.
The taro bubble tea oatmeal is formulated with taro, chia seeds, coconut milk, blueberries and black tea. Designed to enhance focus, each cup contains 200 calories, 5 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber and 47 mg of caffeine.
The toasted black sesame oatmeal is made with ground black sesame seeds, black bean powder, chopped walnuts and chia seeds. Designed to boost energy, each cup contains 220 calories, 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per cup.
The matcha latte oatmeal features coconut milk and matcha green tea. Designed to increase vitality, each cup contains 200 calories, 5 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and 11 to 17 mg of caffeine.
The red bean berry oatmeal is made with adzuki beans, jujube dates, beet root, goji berries and cherries. Designed to promote radiance, each cup contains 190 calories, 6 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber.
The sweet Osmanthus oatmeal blends soybeans, Osmanthus and turmeric. Designed to encourage calm, each cup contains 190 calories, 7 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber.
Ingenuity Brands
Ingenuity Brands
Ingenuity Brands is introducing Brainiac Peanut Butter Blends with omega-3 and choline. Each grab-and-go packet features a blend of 155 mg of omega-3 DHA/ALA and 55 mg of choline. Available in chocolate peanut and honey peanut flavors, the spreads are Non-GMO Project verified, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free and contain 190 calories, 4 to 7 grams of sugar, 14 grams of fat and 6 to 7 grams of plant protein per packet.
NewGem Foods
NewGem Foods
New from NewGem Foods are plant-based sushi wraps made from fruits and vegetables. Non-GMO Project verified and keto friendly, the wraps are made with soy protein isolate and are available in carrot ginger, mango, pineapple habanero, and barbecue varieties, the last of which is made from tomato. Each wrap contains 10 calories and 5 grams of carbs.
No Evil Foods
No Evil Foods
No Evil Foods is introducing Eye Opener Bloody Mary Jerky, a plant-based jerky featuring the flavors of a Bloody Mary cocktail. The vegan, non-GMO plant meat strips are seasoned with tomato, garlic, horseradish and celery salt and provide 13 grams of protein per serving.
CBDfx
CBDfx
CBDfx is releasing a range of vegan protein cookies made with CBD. CBDfx Cookies contain 20 mg of hemp-based cannabinoids and 13 grams of protein per cookie and come in chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, and peanut butter flavors. Each cookie contains 360 calories, 2 grams of fiber and 28 to 30 grams of sugar.
Zint Nutrition
Zint Nutrition
Zint Nutrition is debuting Gloss Leaf Collagen Iced Tea, a ready-to-drink tea fortified with grass-fed collagen peptides. Brewed from black Kenyan tea leaves, the beverage is infused with vitamin C and antioxidant flavonoids. Flavors include peach and mango pineapple, both of which are sweetened with erythritol and stevia and contains 15 calories, 3 grams of protein, 3 grams of collagen peptides and zero sugar per can.
Poptime Snack Brands, LLC
Poptime Snack Brands, LLC
Poptime Snack Brands, LLC is launching Poptime Creations, a new line of popcorn that pairs two flavors in one bag. Made with whole grain popcorn and sunflower oil, the Non-GMO Project verified, certified gluten-free and vegan snacks come in six flavor combinations: everything bagel and cream cheese, sriracha and lime, marshmallow and cinnamon, truffle herb and Parmesan, chocolate and vanilla, and orange and vanilla cream pop. Each 1-oz serving contains 150 to 160 calories.
Patagonia Provisions
Patagonia Provisions
Patagonia Provisions’ new Aji Molido Breadfruit Crackers are made with breadfruit flour, cassava flour, flaxseed, green banana flour, sunflower oil and chia seeds with red Argentinian chile, Himalayan salt, garlic, onion, rosemary and black pepper. The crackers are certified gluten-free, Non-GMO Project verified and vegan and contain 150 calories, 3 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber per 10-cracker serving.
Melatta Inc.
Melatta Inc.
Melatta Inc. is introducing V-Gurt, a fermented, dairy-free Greek-style yogurt made from quinoa, oats and brown rice. Formulated with 1 billion probiotics per serving, the plant-based product comes in plain, passion fruit turmeric, mango, and strawberry varieties.
Spero Foods
Spero Foods
Spero Foods’ new plant-based Smoked Salmon Sunflower Cream Cheese is made from organic sunflower seeds, water, coconut oil, liquid smoke, onion powder, natural flavors, salt, chipotle peppers, dried carrots and probiotic cultures. The plant-based, keto cream cheese alternative contains 80 calories, 3 grams of protein and 7 grams of fat per serving.
Good Karma Foods
Good Karma Foods
Good Karma Foods is launching Plantmilk, a new plant-based milk alternative made with a blend of flax, oat and peas. The beverage features the creaminess of 2% milk and 5 times the protein as almond milk, according to the company, along with 800 mg of omega-3 fatty acids. Good Karma Plantmilk comes in original, vanilla and chocolate varieties.
“We believe in foods and beverages that are nutritious and delicious and let plants shine,” said Doug Radi, chief executive officer of Good Karma Foods. “By blending the best of oats, peas and flax in our Plantmilk, we’ve introduced an alternative to alternative milks that’s creamier, delicious and nutritious. Put simply, it’s the cream of the crops.”
Julian’s Recipe
Julian’s Recipe
Julian’s Recipe is offering a better-for-you take on a breakfast staple with its new Cauli-Wafels. Made with cauliflower, cage-free eggs, tigernut flour, coconut flour, tapioca starch and fava bean protein. Available in original and maple brown butter varieties, the grain- and gluten-free waffles contain 170 calories and 5 grams of protein per two-waffle serving.
“There is nothing else like this on the market,” said Alex Dzieduszycki, founder and chief executive officer of Julian’s Recipe. “Made with real cauliflower, our new line is the convenient, healthy, delicious alternative to an American and European breakfast staple, waffles. Our Cauli-Wafel variety offers the same authentic Belgian experience as all of our other products.”
Sunsweet Growers
Sunsweet Growers
New from Sunsweet Growers, Ayala’s Herbal Water is a portfolio of still water infused with organic herbs that contains no calories.
The lemongrass mint vanilla variety combines vanilla bean, lemongrass and spearmint extracts.
The lavender mint water is made with lavender, spearmint, lemongrass and thyme extracts.
The cinnamon orange peel offering is formulated with orange peel, orange flower and cinnamon bark extracts.
The ginger lemon peel beverage blends lemon peel and ginger root extracts.
The cloves cardamom cinnamon flavor features cloves, cardamom seeds and cinnamon bark extracts.
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