Launch of Chiamilk, Sheets of Mayo, Healthy Microwaved Tea [2/17/2020 – 2/23/2020]
Jośe Andrés continues his reign of spreading good and we are all for it. His nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, has set up a mobile space in Yokohama, Japan to feed passengers and crew members quarantined on a cruise ship. The Diamond Princess has been floating close to the Japanese shore for the last 14 days due to an outbreak of the coronavirus.
It seems that lemon is the next “it” flavor in snack foods for spring. Brands like General Mills, Skinny Dipped Almonds, and Hostess are adding the citrus to some of their favorite products. Yogurt, dipped almonds, and even an iced cupcake are hitting the shelves as soon as March. Lemon has traditionally been viewed as a healthier flavor, and each brand hopes to entice consumers with a mild sweet tooth.
We have milk that comes from cows, oats, nuts, and now chia seeds!?! Mama Chia is set to release Chiamilk at the beginning of March. Chiamilk has 800 mgs of omega-3 fatty acids, MCT, no sugar, and more calcium than a glass of traditional milk, according to Mama Chia. Chiamilk will be available in unsweetened original and unsweetened vanilla. This new milk will launch first at Sprouts Grocery Stores.
Picture a Kraft Single. The shape, the size, and that thin plastic wrapper. Now imagine that instead of a piece of processed cheese under said wrapper, there is a slice mayo. Bourbon, a Japanese company famous for its chocolate, has taken on the condiment industry. Two years ago, the company launched ketchup sheets, and now they are adding mayo to their resume. These condiments are a part of the company’s Easy Cooking line that prompts a person to “peel the wrapper and place on bread.”
Throw away your tea kettle! Scientists are now saying that microwaving your tea is the best way to drink it if you are looking to get all of the health benefits. "Microwaving is one of the advanced technologies to get more bioactive compounds from the products," claims Dr. Quan Vuong from the University of Newcastle in Australia. The response to these findings has been all over the board, prompting a new great Twitter debate. We are all about life hacks, especially ones with added health benefits!