Tortilla baskets from Casa Amarosa.
Below are just a few of the products el Restaurante editor Kathleen Furore discovered at the Expo Comida Latina/Western Foodservice Show in Anaheim:
*Acapulco’s Ice Cream paletas in flavors including coconut, mamey, elote, guanabana, strawberry, lime, mango and more. www.acapulcosicecream.com
*Casa Amarosa tortilla baskets, warmers, placemats, table runners and more—in rich colors and designs inspired by Latino kitchens. www.casaamarosa.com
*Melissa’s fresh produce including a selection of Latin produce such as fresh and dried chiles, banana and cactus leaves, cactus pears, epazote, mangos and more. http://www.melissasfarmfreshproduce.com
*Neil Jones Food Company Old California brand salsa-ready tomatoes in EZ open pack— reduces waste and increases food safety. http://www.neiljonesfoodcompany.com/brand/old-california/
*Taco Tastico microwave taco shell maker—lets you make crunchy taco shells without oil.
*Torani agave nectar sweetener made with organic agave—use to sweeten coffee, cocktails, sodas, sangrias and more. http://www.torani.com/products/agave-nectar-sweetener