The small batch crafted gluten-free sauces capture the street food craze
NEW YORK – June 25, 2017 – Your Culinary Wingman™ has done it again! This time, Urban Accents is poised to navigate the burgeoning world of tacos for novice and creative chefs alike. These are not your mama’s hard shell, dry spice mix variety. We’re talking about today’s tacos. Tortillas are the new blank canvas to showcase culinary creativity. With Urban Accents’ four global street style Taco Simmer Sauces, it’s time for all to confidently join the Instagram chatter and post their #TacoLife photos on #TacoTuesday with pride.
Follow the buzz to the Urban Accents booth at the Summer Fancy Food Show, June 25-27 in New York, to sample the new line of clean label naturally flavored, gluten-free Taco Simmer Sauces. The globally-inspired line draws influence from street food trends from different corners of the world. The four different sauces serve as a flavor-saturating base and can create hundreds of different taco varieties, meat-based or vegetarian. From easy, approachable family dinners to late night eats, each bottle of sauce prepares up to three pounds of meat or veggies in just 20 minutes. Preparation directions and creative serving suggestions are included on the labels.
The Taco Simmer Sauce line’s flavor profiles include:
Since the launch in January, the Taco Simmer Sauces have received national and trade press, featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, The Gourmet Retailer, Prepared Foods, Grocery Headquarters and Project NOSH. Foodie social media influencers have demonstrated the versatility of the sauces by sharing their recipe creations on blogs, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.
“Last year Americans ate over 4.5 billion tacos—we expect that number to continue rising. We are poised to answer the consumer shift towards newer brands and specialty flavors by bringing these trends to life for our retailers, “said Tom Knibbs, President and co-founder and of Urban Accents.
“We have never had a product introduction that has resonated so much with all consumers. Test groups from ages 24-65 all loved the creativity of these flavors in the form of a taco,” said co-founder Jim Dygas. “Pairing the sweet and caramelized Korean BBQ sauce with freshly pickled kimchi and sesame seeds hit all the flavor senses. These simmer sauces shine when paired with fresh interesting ingredients-as delicious on jackfruit and tofu as on meat and seafood. Social media has naturally been a great for showcasing recipes and crowd sourced content. One example is a video where Indiana University students created an entire taco bar at the grill and filmed their DIY taco party. We love that we’ve created a product that makes people excited to share – giving everyone something new to taco ‘bout."
“Many consumers want to cook with new flavors, but aren’t always sure how to,” said co-founder Jim Dygas. “Our new taco sauce line delivers an approachable introduction to experimentation in the kitchen, by starting with an easy-to-prepare base and inspiration on how to get creative with toppings and garnishes to create extraordinary tacos.”
The new Taco Simmer Sauce line will soon be available at select Jewel, Whole Foods Market, Safeway, Albertsons, Hy-vee and Sur la Table, as well as online on Amazon and www.urbanaccents.com.
Visit Urban Accents at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City, June 25-27, at booth 4801. For more information on Urban Accents’ brand, its products or where to find them at a store near you, visit www.urbanaccents.com.
About Urban Accents
Urban Accents is Your Culinary Wingman™ and has had your back in the kitchen for over 20 years. The Chicago-based company’s creatively spiced seasonings and mixes promise both novices and foodies easy access to brag-worthy culinary creations. Urban Accents was founded in 1996 when Tom Knibbs unexpectedly lost his job in corporate America. Raised in a food-loving family, Tom chose to turn his attention towards developing his culinary creativity. With his partner Jim Dygas, the dynamic duo has grown the original 12 spice blends to over 150 gourmet products, each still crafted in small batches with unique ingredients. Urban Accents products can be found at retailers such as Sur la Table, Crate & Barrel, Cost Plus World Market, Safeway, Jewel, Whole Foods and online. For more information on products or to find recipes, visit UrbanAccents.com.