This month’s winner of a Kumara Fusion gift pack is Ida van Niekek of Alto Packaging in Auckland one less thing to worry about Rising overheads, reduced budgets, OH&S compliance... these days we all face a number of challenges. Wouldn’t it be nice to have just one less thing to worry about? Where absolutely clean compressed air is demanded, KAESER presents a powerful range of dry-running two-stage rotary screw compressors, that deliver high quality and 100% oil-free compressed air to ‘Class 0’ ISO standards, whilst also impressing with their low lifecycle costs. That’s one less thing to worry about! Discover your compressed air solution today, visit www.kaeser.co.nz www.foodtechnology.co.nz 39 www.kaeser.co.nz UNIQUE LOW-FAT KUMARA BLEND KAESER HP Ad_Apr 16.indd 1 29/02/2016 03:16:14 PM FT038 When Olga Martinez found out her husband was gluten-intolerant, she had to put her thinking cap on to work out how and what to feed him. “We quickly discovered that there wasn’t much choice,” Olga – originally from Basque country between France and Spain but now based at Gulf Harbour on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula – says. “What was available was full of preservatives, which we’ve learned from looking at research isn’t great for digestion. “After some trial and error, I realised that blending the superfood Beauregard kumara with just a few other natural ingredients, resulted in a delicacy that melts in the mouth and leaves you wanting more. “Then, after trialling Kumara Fusion at our local farmer’s market, it became clear that the product had potential. Adults and children of all ages loved it, even those that didn’t normally like kumara. That’s when we knew we had to launch Kumara Fusion on a larger scale.” What has eventuated is a blend that has not only broken new ground in the deli category, but is the first of its kind in this country. A healthy alternative to dips, pastes and spreads, the product is dairy-free, gluten-free and contains no added preservatives or colours. “It can be enjoyed as a dip, a spread or simply on its own off a spoon,” says Martinez. “We’ve found that it can also make other Kiwi ingredients sing. It pairs beautifully with a wide variety of fruits, nuts and cheeses. It also works well with bread, and turns a simple sandwich into something nutritious, delicious and exciting. “We’ve even teamed Kumara Fusion Original with black pudding and sesame seeds, which is absolutely delicious and demonstrates just how versatile this new ingredient can be.” Basque food uses only the freshest ingredients and little else, making the cuisine inventive, honest, pure and enjoyable. Martinez says her family has enjoyed sharing their philosophy with New Zealanders, “so we started with a Kiwi icon – kumara – then added European knowhow to find a match made in heaven.” E X C L U S I V E N E W P R O D U C T
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