New & Notable: Flavors From Around the Globe

Sauce it Up!

Maya Kaimal Simmer Sauces. Thick, creamy, richly flavored sauces turn your choice of veggies and protein into a satisfying Indian entrée. The Co-op is now stocking all 9 varieties of simmer sauces, including Coconut Korma, Butter Masala, New Spicy Vindaloo and New Vegan Tikka Masala. Located in Aisle 6.

Sky Valley International Sauces. Sambal Oelek, Korean BBQ, Taco Sauce, Hoisin, and Chile Sauce (just to name a few). Free from MSG and artificial ingredients, Sky Valley & Organicville make delicious flavors that support your vegan/gluten-free/low sugar lifestyle. Look for them in Aisle 6 and above the Meat Deptartment freezer.

Primal Kitchen Alfredo Sauce & Vodka Sauce. Keto & Paleo people are going to love these decadent, flavorful sauces. Made with avocado oil and cashew butter, they are completely dairy-free and vegan, too. A Paleo & Keto-approved compliment to zucchini, baked chicken, or your favorite pasta indulgence. Also in Aisle 6.

Snack it Up!

Indian Life Snacks. Crunchy, savory, salty, traditional Indian snacks fried in Non-GMO sunflower oil and authentically seasoned. Look for Dal Mix, Masala Peas, Hot Punjabi Mix and (our favorite) thick-crunchy Masala Chips. Made in Vancouver, B.C. Stocked in the chip aisle.

Patagonia Provisions Smoked Mussels. Plump, sweet mussels are smoked over Spanish bay wood and packed in olive oil and a briney broth. Responsibly cultivated and harvested by a cooperative of family-owned aqua culture farms off the coast of Spain. Protein rich, they are great for hiking, camping, hors d’oevres and happy hour snacks! In the Meat Department.

Drink it Up!

Hoplark Sparkling Hop Tea. Brewed like craft beer, but without the alcohol, these sparkling beverages are made with brewed tea leaves and herbs, then dry-hopped for craft-brew flavor. Very low calorie, they are perfect for Parch-March, Sober-October (or whenever you might be taking a break from alcohol) and for low carb diets. In the grocery chill case.

Clean Cause Sparkling Yerba Mate. Yerba Mate with a mission. Clean Cause was developed to create a sustainable source of funding for addiction recovery efforts in the U.S. In fact, 50% of profits go to supporting addiction recovery and reintegration. Made with Organic Yerba Mate, each serving contains 160 mg of jitter-free caffeine and only 30 calories. In the grocery chill case.

Rebbl Sparkling Tonics. Organic and ethically-sourced herbs and spices are blended with sparkling water and 6 grams of plant-based prebiotics for a quenching beverage that has half the sugar of kombucha, contains absolutely no alcohol, and supports digestive health. In the grocery chill case.Featured image courtesy of Clean Cause