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KAIPEN: Fresh water algae pressed into sheets with finely sliced tomatoes and scallions scattered on each sheet, covered with a thin layer of sesame seeds and bound with tamarind juice.
Lotus Foods
www.worldofrice.com or lotusfoods.net

FORBIDDEN RICE FLOUR: Exotic rices are being milled into beautiful purple and red rice flours.
Lotus Foods
www.worldofrice.com or lotusfoods.net

SOY EASY GOURMET SPREAD & DIP: Made with all natural smoked tofu, these ready to serve spreads are low in calories but high on taste. It comes in 3 flavors: Mediterranean Olive, Roasted Red Pepper and Slow Roasted Garlic.
Melissa's
www.melissas.com

GEMSUGAR: Thai cane sugar crystals are infused with natural herbs that give them jewel- like colors. Perfect for gourmet coffees and teas.
www.gemsugar.com

SMOKEHOUSE SALMON CHILI: This white bean chili has pieces of smoked wild Alaskan salmon in it.
Seabear Speciality Seafood
800-454-0023

WORLD'S TINIEST POPCORN: Made from special ears of corn about 2" long. Market Square Food Co.
Www.marketsquarefood.com

MARIA'S RUSTIC CHEESECAKE: Made from an 80 year old recipe brought over by Maria Milano from a small town outside Naples. Until now you could only get this light and airy cheesecake at Maria's restaurant in Brooklyn.
Steve's Mom, Inc.
718-832-6300 (Brooklyn)

TWISTED MOUNTAIN AND S'MORES PREMIUM GOURMET COOKIES: They're loaded with stuff and huge!
Silberland Desserts
www.silverlanddesserts.com

PITA-SNAX: Made with 100% pita bread dough that's oven baked. So they're light and crunchy and low in fat and calories.
Pita Products
800-600-7482

TAFFETTI: gourmet taffy made by the people who make those gourmet flavoring you see at coffee shops and espresso stands.
Da Vinci Gourmet
www.davincigourmet.com

ALMOND BREEZE: This non-dairy beverage is made from real almonds. Comes in several flavors. Only 1% fat.
Www.bluediamondgrowers.com

ALOE VERA DESERT: Made from the flesh of the aloe vera cactus, it's high in vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
www.takari.com