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New on the Shelf

by C. Morse

In Bulk

Several types of dried mushrooms are new to the bulk aisle. Organic shiitake mushrooms have replaced the non-organic variety, and are less expensive. Porcini, chanterelle, maitake and morel mushrooms (all organic) are also in stock. Replacing Fantastic Foods falafel mix in the bulk aisle is Sahidi Falafel Mix; of note is that its first ingredient is fava beans instead of the usual chick peas. Garam Masala cashews from Tierra Farms join our extensive collection of nuts.

Matzo and More: Grocery

New to the Coop is Streit’s brand 100% Whole Wheat Matzo Meal. The same company’s Mediterranean Matzos (made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil) “make nice matzo fry,” according to our own Nate Horwitz (membership coordinator).

More cookies are on the shelves: shortbread from The Ginger People, and gluten-free cookies by Envirokidz. A new variety of instant soup is Fantastic Foods soup mixes, which come in pouches (vs. cups). In the frozen foods section, Morningstar Meal Starters (“made with natural ingredients” and reportedly vegetarian) in “Chicken” and “Steak” flavors can be found. 100% Natural Food Color from the Seelect Herb Tea Company are stocked alongside the extracts in the bulk aisle — the five colors are made from black currant (Red- Strawberry); beet juice (Red/Pink); blueberry (Blue); turmeric (Yellow); and annatto (Orange).

Breast Cancer Focus in HaBA

We are now carrying women’s nutritional supplements formulated by Ribbon Nutrition, a Florida-based company whose mission is “to eradicate breast cancer through education, awareness, nutrition, prevention and charity, while providing the highest quality natural products available” (www.ribbonnutrition.com). Products to look for include Core Antioxidant (“superior cell protection”); Fresh Catch Fish Oil (“pure omega-3”); Harmony EFA (flax, borage and fish oil); Earth Energy (multi-nutrient); and Evening Primrose Oil. As always, Coop shoppers can see our knowledgeable HaBA staff for more information.

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