Photo Gallery: Don't miss these new exhibitors at Natural Products Expo East

Sep. 15, 2011 6:02pm

Tula's CocoKefir

The raw, young coconut water in this dairy-free, gluten-free, unpasteurized beverage makes it naturally high in potassium, manganese and magnesium. Proprietary probiotic cultures (guaranteed at 30 billion to 80 billion colony forming units per serving) and stevia round out the simple ingredient deck. Booth: 559
Zendulgence Hemp Gelato

Organic hempseeds ground in filtered water provide the base for this agave-sweetened hemp gelato that offers 600 mg of omega-3 fatty acids per serving. The vegan, gluten-free treat is available in four flavors: Chocolate!, Gianduja (chocolate hazelnut), Chocolate Mint and Chocolate Raspberry. Booth: 756
Simple Squares

These savory-sweet nut-and-honey confections are infused with vanilla and either sage, coconut or rosemary. The raw squares are gluten, dairy and soy free and made with organic ingredients. Booth: 2913
Miles Outside

To prepare these certified-organic, dehydrated baby foods, you just need filtered water, breast milk or formula. They’re available in five flavors: Apple Harvest (apples, rolled oatmeal); Monkey Meal (bananas, rolled oatmeal); Monkey Pudding (bananas, puffed millet); Picnic Outside (apples, puffed millet) and Day Hiker (apples, bananas, puffed millet). Booth: 8502
Brad's Raw Chips

These raw chips are dehydrated below 115 degrees Fahrenheit to retain active enzymes, the company states. All 12 flavors use locally grown produce from Bucks County, Pa., and are made with sprouted flaxseeds, groats, herbs and spices. Booth: 251
Hilary's Eat Well

Made with organic, nutrient-dense ingredients such as millet, quinoa and sweet potatoes, these Certified Gluten Free Non-GMO Project Verified veggie burgers are available in Spicy Green Chili Adzuki Bean and World's Best Veggie flavors. Booth: 236
Canyon Bakehouse Rosemary & Thyme Focaccia

Sea salt, thyme and extra-virgin olive oil flavor this gluten-free focaccia, which offers 3 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein per serving. Booth: 755
Skinny Pop Popcorn

This genetically modified organism–free popcorn has only three ingredients—popcorn, sunflower oil and salt—and 39 calories per 1-cup serving. Booth:1060

What do first-time vendors have to offer at Expo East? Plenty. Here are eight booths food editor, Kelsey Blackwell, is looking forward to checking out at the show.