Are Clean Food Options a Trend or the New Norm?
Monday, November 23, 2020
by Kym McLaughlin
The last five years or more, we have seen consumers steadily shifting to clean eating diets and demanding more clean food options. This trend is growing without any signs of slowing down anytime soon. It might be fair to say Clean Eating is the new normal. As restaurateur’s, you’ve seen firsthand the growing customer demand
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Create Traditional and Creative Dishes with Vegan Udon
Monday, September 21, 2020
by Kym McLaughlin
Noodles are possibly one of the most craved comfort foods on any continent; they also provide a perfect platform for creating traditional or creative menu items. Udon Noodles have been gaining in popularity recently for a multitude of reasons. One of which is their versatility, served hot or cold, in vegan or meat dishes, Udon
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Say Yes to Clean Label Vegan Japanese Noodles!
Tuesday, August 04, 2020
by Kym McLaughlin
Japanese Noodles are easily one of the world’s most popular foods. With so many varieties available, which brand or type of noodle will best fit your menu and meet the consumer’s ever-increasing demand for plant-based menu items? Restaurants are working hard to evolve their menus to meet the increased popularity of plant-based foods, free of
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Non-GMO Traditional Japanese Noodles
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
by Kym McLaughlin
The controversy of “healthy” versus “unhealthy” surrounding GMO foods has planted a seed of doubt among consumers. GMO products are perceived by many as “unhealthy” – it’s this perception that is fueling the fire for the pursuit of healthier non-GMO food options. Consumers want to know exactly what ingredients are used in their foods and
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Choosing the Best Foodservice Noodles
Monday, May 18, 2020
by Kym McLaughlin
In all their many different varieties, noodles are comforting, seriously delicious and very popular in so many restaurants. From fast food to fine dining, noodles are a year-round favorite. But sometimes choosing the best foodservice noodles can be a bit confusing. Which brand of noodle is best? Not all foodservice noodles are made using time-honored
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Somen Noodles – Summers New Comfort Food
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
by Kym McLaughlin
With warm weather knocking on the door, along with the recent change in everyone’s usual routine, the craving for comfort food has kicked into high-gear. Now, on top of the already staggering challenges faced in the F&B industry, add one more thing to your “to do” list. Come up with a plant-based, clean label comfort
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Egg Noodles – The Versatile Noodle for Professional Kitchens
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
by Kym McLaughlin
Egg noodles are a delicious and easy way to add a hearty richness to almost any menu. Because of their versatility, egg noodles are a popular staple in many professional kitchens from fast casual to fine dining. Nanka Seimen produces high-quality Egg Noodles for restaurants (large and small), crafted just like our Traditional Japanese Noodles
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Add Flexibility to Any Menu with Asian Wrappers
Thursday, October 17, 2019
by Kym McLaughlin
The demand for traditional Asian flavors combined with variations of familiar foods is still on the rise. From fine dining to food trucks, diners are searching for new and exotic variations of their familiar comfort foods. A traditional Asian wrapper is a perfect vehicle to introduce fusion dishes to diners and best of all, they
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Soba Noodles are Leading the Fusion Brigade
Friday, August 16, 2019
by Kym McLaughlin
Asian foods are one of the most used elements in the new food fusion frenzy. And for good reason, noodles, dragon skins (wonton wrappers) set a perfect stage for taking tried-and-true dishes and reinventing them. In many ways we’re all creatures of habit, we love our steady favorite comfort foods, but we also seek adventure,
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Traditional Asian Noodles, Perfect Platform for Asian Fusion
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
by Kym McLaughlin
From fine dining to fast casual, Asian fusion menu items are continuing their upward trend. The increased mindfulness for health and sustainability has led to a higher demand for plant-based menu items. Traditional Asian Noodles are a perfect platform for increasing plant-based options and best of all, allows professional chefs to be creative and adventurous
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