January 22, 2008

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Artisana Nut Butters:
Raw & Organic Artisan Food

How will NIBBLE readers respond to “raw, organic nut butters,” we mused? They evoke a vision of health food stores, not elite specialty emporia. Trust us, the artisans who make the Artisana line have created something quite wonderful. Cacao Bliss, their chocolaty spread made with raw cacao, cacao butter, coconut butter and coconut oil, was named Best New Vegetarian Product at Expo West 2007, the country’s largest natural and organic products show. There were many competitors, which should tell you how good Cacao Bliss is. But the other butters in the line are equally impressive.

Most people have had nut butter, in the form of peanut butter. But what about almond, cashew, cacao, coconut, pecan, walnut and other nut butters? They’re much more than sandwich spreads: They can be made into sauces, soups, desserts and garnishes for a wide variety of foods. Toss them into smoothies. Bake with them. Think of them as compound butters—a spoonful adds extra flavor to just about anything (with no cholesterol—the “butter” refers to the spreadability of the puréed nuts).

The line is vegan, certified organic and certified kosher; it is peanut-, gluten- and dairy-free. Read the full review; learn a bit about raw food and understand how nut butters open a window to creative cuisine.

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