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Chicago, Ill. – February 2018 – Eating gluten free has its perks – along with one drawback: bland, boring options. IYA Foods is dedicated to eliminating that drawback with authentic sauces, spices and flours. Permeated with intoxicating and flavor packed tastes, the company’s ethnic add-ins turn every gluten-free meal into an experience to be savored.
According to the statistics portal Statista, “the market for gluten-free foods is rocketing. By 2020, [it] is projected to be valued at 7.59 billion U.S. dollars.” A January 2017 “Forbes” article backs up this eating trend with the headline “The Number Of Americans Going Gluten-Free Has Tripled Since 2009.”
Whether it is because of medical intolerance or just personal health preference, consumers are making the switch in droves to healthier eating including many that are free of gluten. That means choosing rice, cauliflower rice and alternative grains over pasta and white flour. Many of these healthier options, however, are missing one important ingredient: great taste.
Whether it is because of medical intolerance or just personal health preference, consumers are making the switch in droves to healthier eating including many that are free of gluten. That means choosing rice, cauliflower rice and alternative grains over pasta and white flour. Many of these healthier options, however, are missing one important ingredient: great taste.
Produced, packaged and sold in the USA from 100% locally sourced ingredients, the simmer sauces and stews draw their inspiration from century-old African recipes. Spices & seasonings, flours and the hibiscus flowers and powder are sourced directly from West Africa. All of these hallmarks are a source of pride for the company’s CEO, Toyin Kolawole.
“Our spices and flours are sourced direct from farmers in Nigeria, West Africa. This is very personal to me,” she points out. “Up to 50% of plantains and other farm-grown produce like tomatoes go bad thanks to a lack of storage, transport and processing infrastructure. IYA Foods has been able to uniquely position some of these items within the American market, thereby opening up a channel for local farmers. At the same time, it provides yet another American connection to Africa’s food supply potential.”
The gluten-free products the company manufactures are available for purchase at Mariano’s, Jewel Osco and hundreds of Walmart locations. Iya Foods also serves many universities and restaurants across America via Restaurant Depo and online via Iya Bulk. They can also be purchased online at IYAFoods.com, Amazon.com and Walmart.com.
Dedicated gluten-free eaters who want to spice up their meals with African- suffused tang can learn more IYA Foods’ sauces, spices, herbs, seasonings, flours, powders and dried flowers online at www.iyafoods.com.
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IYA Foods strives to put more and higher-quality African inspired foods on American shelves. In so doing, the company aims to portray the best of Africa’s culture. Under pinning this focus is a commitment to staying true to the African culture of food purity, nourishment andtaste. Minorityowned, 100%woman owned and 100% immigrant owned, IYA Foods contributes to strengthening the food community in America and Africa one food item at a time. For more information on IYA Foods, please visit www.iyafoods.com.