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DANG FOODS
Dang Toasted Coconut Chips
THOUGH IT'S ALSO MEANT TO EVOKE THE EXCLAMATION one might
say when tasting these coconut chips, Dang is actually named for founder
Vincent Kitirattragarn's mother, whose recipe for Thai lettuce wraps inspired
his flagship product. He says Dang Foods' toasted coconut chips are a
distinctive snack. "What makes it stand out is the eating experience," he
explains. "The smell, the initial crunch and mouthfeel, the burst of toasted
coconut flavor, and the buttery finish."
The meat of the coconut, or copra, is gently toasted until golden brown
with a dash of sugar and salt. Kitirattragarn says many of his customers who
say they don't like coconut were pleasantly surprised by the chips. "Some like
the crunchy texture, others like the flavor, others like the smell and versatility
as an ingredient," he says. The coconut chips are naturally vegan and gluten-
free, as well as non-GMO, and can be enjoyed on their own as a snack or
mixed into ice cream, salad, trail mix, or baked goods for added texture and
flavor. Suggested retail price: $2.99/1.4 ounces. Contact: Kelsey Blackwell;
510.292.3483; kesley@dangfoods.com; dangfoods.com.—E. Crowe
➊ HAIL MERRY
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Dough Macaroons
Contact: Sarah Chapin
214.905.5005
spalisichapin@hailmerry.com
hailmerry.com
➋ PIADINA, INC.
Primizie Crispbread: French
Velvet Grey Sea Salt
Contact: Lisa Spedale
877.292.7553
lisa@primiziesnacks.com
primiziesnacks.com
➌ POP! GOURMET
POPCORN
Pop! Gourmet Popcorn/
Sriracha Popcorn
Contact: Valencia Wolf
425.277.5225
vwolf@popgourmet
popcorn.com
popgourmetpopcorn.com
➍ SIMPLE SQUARES
Organic Snack Bars—Coconut
Contact: Kimberly Crupi
Dobbins
312.343.9986
joinus@simplesquares.com
simplesquares.com
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