
Herdez Flan
Herdez Flan
The National Restaurant Show concluded this week. Editor Kathleen Furore and Publisher Ed Avis scoured the show for interesting products for Mexican/Latin restaurants, and present 10 of their finds here.
Herdez Mexican Pudding, Custard and Gelatin Dessert Mixes. The cook and serve pudding and custard mixes come in Horchata, Dulce de Leche and Flan; the gelatin mixes are available in papaya, mango and pineapple. 800-654-5115; www.dcbrands.com
Libbey’s new Veracruz dinnerware line. Part of the company’s World® Tableware, the high-performance, affordably priced dinnerware comes in cocoa, margarita green, cantaloupe and marigold colors. libbey.com
Empanadas Patagonia. South American empanadas with a variety of fillings including beef, chicken, mushroom spinach, hame and cheese, and guava. empanadaspatagonia.com
Powell & Mahoney Bloody Mary Mixes. All-natural, gluten-free, handcrafted mixes in new Chipotle and Sriracha flavors. www.PowellandMahoney.com
Del Monte Fresh Guac and 100% Fresh Avocado. Ready-to-eat and preservative free, these new foodservice products are produced using Ultra High Pressure technology. Guac comes in Classic, Spicy, Baja and Pico de Gallo varieties; contact your local Del Monte representative for more information.
Habana Cubano Style Coffee. www.habanacoffee.com
Neat Foods’ Mexican Mix. This meat replacement for Mexican menus is 100% vegetarian, soy- and gluten-free. www.eatneat.com
Maria and Ricardo’s Sweet Potato Tortilla. Made with no artificial preservatives; cholesterol- and trans fat-free. www.mariaandricardos.com
McBroom Metal Works’ Chile Roasters. Table top roaster comes in three sizes; commercial size roasters also available. www.arizonachileroasters.com
Nordic Ware Jalapeño Roaster. Holds up to 17 chiles on the grill or in the oven over a baking sheet. Great for making fresh, cheesy stuffed jalapeños for appetizer menus! www.nordicware.com