SAN FRANCISCO – JANUARY 21, 2018 – Taco night was forever changed in 2017 when Urban Accents introduced Global Taco Simmer Sauces—small batch crafted, clean label and gluten free flavors encourage home cooks to use tortillas as a blank canvas to showcase culinary creativity.
Since the launch last January, the Taco Simmer Sauces have received national and trade press, featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, The Gourmet Retailer 2017 Editors’ Picks, Progressive Grocer 2017 Editors’ Picks, 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.
Follow the buzz to the Urban Accents booth at the Winter Fancy Food Show, January 21-23 in San Francisco, to sample the line. Each sauce flavor – Korean BBQ, Tangy Tomatillo & Garlic, Thai Chili, Jamaican Jerk – complements everything from steak, poultry, seafood, tofu, jackfruit and veggies and welcomes a wide range of fresh garnishes for the real street food experience.
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 flavors include:
“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 Taco Simmer Sauce line is now available at select Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel, Whole Foods Market, Fresh Thyme, Hy-vee,Sur la Table, Shaw’s and H-E-B, as well as online on Amazon and www.urbanaccents.com.
Visit Urban Accents at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, January 21-23, at booth 430. 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.
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