The Malaysian Insider :: Food
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| Top 10 wines that should be stored for future sipping Posted: 03 Nov 2012 10:06 PM PDT PARIS, Nov 4 — Influential wine lovers publication Wine Enthusiast has come up with a list of top 100 wines that promise to age into lush rich wines — so long as consumers resist the urge to open them immediately.  Top off the rack from Wine Enthusiast. © shutterstock.com Here are their top 10 Cellar Selections picks, which come from all over the world and range from US$40-135 (RM122-412). 1. Marchesi Antoni 2008 Guado al Tasso, from Bolgheri Superiore, Italy2. Pirouette 2008 Red Wine, Columbia Valley, USA 3. Chateau Léoville-Barton 2009 Saint-Julien, France 4. Ridge 2009 Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA 5. Capanna 2007 Brunello di Montalcino, Italy 6. Brundlmayer 2010 Zobinger Heiligestein Erste Lage Alte Reben Reserve Riesling, Kamptal, Austria 7. Quilceda Creek 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, USA 8. Louis Jadot 2009 Corton-Pougets, France 9. Evening Land 2010 Seven Springs Vineyard Summum Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA 10. Longoria 2009 Fe Ciega Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills, USA Click here for the full list. — AFP/Relaxnews |
| Chocolate trend: Omega-3 laced bonbons and all-natural products Posted: 03 Nov 2012 08:59 PM PDT PARIS, Nov 4 — In a bid to lessen the guilt of indulging in one of life's little, sinful pleasures, chocolate makers are releasing a slew of products that pull double duty with omega-3-infused candy bars, use organic and all-natural ingredients, and ease the conscience with Fair Trade labels. According to organisers of the Salon du Chocolat, the largest chocolate show in the world that takes place every year in Paris, these are just some of the consumer-driven trends that are transforming the chocolate industry. Consumers are looking for traditional, authentic and local products that evoke "nostalgia for the needs of the good old days", recalling artisanal craftsmanship and whole, unprocessed foods, reads a trade show report. For example, to respond to consumers' growing interest in foods with health benefits — known as functional foods in the industry — some chocolate makers are replacing sugar with stevia, a natural plant-based sweetener that's 200 times sweeter than sucrose and has zero calories.  The chocolate fashion show at the annual Salon du Chocolat in Paris.©Pauline Leporati & Laurent Am Others are adding omega-3 oils, said to help with heart health and cognitive function. One square of Maramor Dark Chocolate, for instance, supplies 105 mg of omega-3 fat and clocks in at 50 calories. The demand for healthy foods, meanwhile, picks up momentum after being sidetracked by the economic crisis between 2006 and 2008, when consumers abandoned their health concerns and sought comfort in the small, affordable luxuries such as chocolate. Child slave labour In addition to healthy alternatives, socially responsible consumption is also becoming top of mind, particularly in the chocolate world, where public awareness has been growing about the use of child slave labour and unethical trading practices. Most recently, for instance, American chocolate company Hershey announced plans to source 100 per cent certified cocoa by 2020 in response to mounting pressure over the widespread use of child slave labour in the cocoa industry. The company joins Mars and Ferrero, which have made similar claims. Consumers are also increasingly looking for brands that use organic and natural ingredients such as Green & Black's. Other such brands include Equal Exchange Chocolate, Newman's Own Organics Chocolates and Alter Eco Chocolates. The Salon du Chocolat runs until today. — AFP/Relaxnews |
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