Further Evidence: Highly-refined fruit ingredients show a significant loss of phytonutrients

February 26th, 2010

In our second video episode we commented on the nutritional consequence of using fruit concentrates. Namely, in producing fruit concentrates a waste byproduct, pomace, is removed. Seeds, “skins” and pulp of fruits largely make up pomace.

In recent article on foodnavigator.com http://www.foodnavigator.com/Financial-Industry/Cranberry-waste-may-lead-to-alternative-ingredients, the nutritional benefits of cranberry pomace are recognized, particularly for robust amounts of  phytonutrients such as procyanidins and flavonols. It’s suggested the pomace byproduct could be put to use in functional foods. Wouldn’t it make more sense, in many food applications, to simply retain the pomace of fruit ingredients in the first place? Fruit leathers certainly come to mind as but one such example.

Video Episode #2: Scrutinizing Fruit Leather Snacks

February 18th, 2010

Commercially available fruit leather snacks often claim status as a “real fruit” products. These same snacks, as a rule, make extensive use of ingredients known as fruit concentrates. This two-part video episode takes such use of fruit concentrates to task by asking a simple question: Should snacks using these ingredients be considered fruit or fruit sugar?

We encourage your feedback either by comments on this blog, Twitter (@teather_snacks) or by email to teathersnacks@nefsproducts.com. All comments are welcome, whether or not you agree with our position.

If you enjoy the videos, please pass them along to all those that might be interested.


Welcome Aboard: The Market at Pinehills, Plymouth, MA

February 2nd, 2010

With a undeniable emphasis on high quality items and an amazingly broad selection of products, The Market at Pinehills offers an impressive shopping experience. We’re quite pleased to announce Teather is now available at The Market.  For more information, please visit their website http://themarketpinehills.com/index.php

Open from 8am to 8pm daily, The Market at Pinehills is located just off of Exit 3 on Route 6 at 6 Purchase Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 Tel: 508-209-0000.

Video Episode #1: An Introduction to Teather

January 20th, 2010

Welcome Aboard: Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market, Jan. 16th – Feb. 27th

January 4th, 2010

Starting January 16th and continuing through February 27th, we’ll be participating in a winter farmers’ market held at Russell’s in Wayland, MA. Each Saturday, from 10am until 1pm, we’ll be handing out complimentary samples of Teather and selling our three outrageously nutritious and delicious flavors: strawberry pomegranate, berry cherry acai and mango goji citrus. In addition, there looks to be an impressive array of other local products.

For more information about the market, please view the link below or visit http://russellsgardencenter.com/wayland_winter_mkt.html.

Russell’s is located at 397 Boston Post Road (Route 20), Wayland, MA 01778.  Tel: (508)-358-2283

Wayland Winter Market poster

Welcome Aboard: Fruit Center Marketplace

November 24th, 2009

Teather heads to Boston’s South Shore next week! The Fruit Center Marketplace offers a tremendous selection of specialty and gourmet food items from two locations. To learn more about the Fruit Center Marketplace visit http://www.fruitcentermarketplace.com/

Fruit Center Marketplace-Milton:   10 Bassett Street, Milton, MA 02186  617.696.5274
Fruit Center Marketplace-Hingham:  79 Water Street, Hingham, MA 02043 781.749.7332

Teather Sighting: At the Track

November 20th, 2009

Quite literally, Teather’s off to the races! Paul Gill,  owner of and driver for the Moduline car racing team, quite gratiously offered to place our logo on his car. The logo is situated just behind the front head lights. Very cool! A special thanks goes to Paul.Your at the Track Snack!

Welcome Aboard: Kurkman’s Market

November 13th, 2009

Teather has landed at this gem of a store. For a smaller store, their selection of products never continues to amaze and delight. Located at on Cypress Street about 1/4 mile from Route 9 in Brookline, I can’t imagine life in our neighborhood without Kurkman’s Market. I shop there often and encourage you to check this place out. And while you’re there…

Kurkman’s Market may be found at 227 Cypress Street, Brookline, MA 02445. 617-277-6500

Teather Tasting: Pemberton Farms, Nov. 12th, 11am-2pm

November 10th, 2009

We’re excited about another tasting at Pemberton Farms on Thursday, November 12th. Located in Cambridge, MA (2225 Massachusetts Avenue), this store has about anything gourmet you could ask for.  Stop by for lunch and grab a sample of Teather!

Update: My apologies to those who may have stopped by, as we were not able attend the event. Earlier in the day on Thursday, my vehicle collided with a deer. Fortunately, both myself and the deer were able to share the details of the  event with our friends and family. The event has been rescheduled for next Thursday at the same time.

Teather Tasting: Cambridge Naturals, Nov. 14th, 11am- 2pm

November 10th, 2009

We’ re back at Cambridge Naturals this weekend!

Located in the Porter Square Shopping Center (23 White Street, Cambridge, MA 02140) , this stunning store is home to incredibly knowledgeable and friendly staff.  We’ll be handing out samples and answering questions about the Teather.