Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA-based Buen Sabor has announced that eight new, all-natural products are now available in the frozen food aisles of major retail stores in 32 states across the country. Said to be the “first-of-its-kind,” the line of ready-made meals celebrates the diverse cuisine of Latin America.
“Buen Sabor products offer a convenient way to discover both old and new flavors of Latin American cultures, in a way that is exciting for today’s modern, health-conscious consumer,” said Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack, author of the Muy Bueno.
The launch of Latin American-style cuisine by way of frozen ready meals from Buen Sabor includes both traditional and contemporary recipes ranging from Baked Tamal with Chicken & Pipian Sauce to Beef Picadillo Empanadas, Spiced Turkey & Lentil Pastelon, Savory Chorizo-seasoned Rice with Cheese, and four more tasty offerings.
Each entree leverages traditional dishes, while infusing robust flavors and culinary techniques to serve up something entirely innovative, added the author. For example, the Pastelon de Pavo Picante y Lentejas (Spicy Turkey and Lentil Pastelon) is a one-dish meal of ripe plantains and turkey picadillo inspired from the kitchens Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Other new dishes are:
- Arroz Con Queso y Trocitos de Chorizo (Savory Chorizo Seasoned Rice with Cheese)
- Arroz Con Calabaza Anco y Chiles Poblanos (Savory Rice with Squash and Poblano Peppers)
- Arroz Con Trocitos De Pollo Chipotle Frijoles (Savory Rice with Chipotle Chicken and Beans
- Empanadas de Picadillo de Carne de Res (Beef Picadillo Empanadas)
- Empanadas de Platano y Queso (Plantain and Cheese Empanadas)
- Picadillo de Garbanzos y Comote (Chickpea and Sweet Potato Picadillo)
- Tamal de Cazuela de Pollo en Pipian Rojo (Baked Tamal with Chicken and Pipian Sauce)
“We are passionate about creating all-natural and traditionally inspired Latin food for busy people, and offering customers a chance at discovering something new,” said Sarah Pike, ceo and founder of Buen Sabor. “We are going beyond the burrito, because there is simply so much more to Latin American cuisine than what is currently offered in stores.”
Debuting in 2014, the new company boasts an accomplished team of Hispanic cuisine chefs and top-flight executive talent with significant experience food industry experience from the Kashi, PepsiCo, Hain and Pinnacle Foods Group organizations.
With the growing explosion of Hispanic influence on USA culture and cuisine, and with four out of five consumers considering nutrition, natural/organic or sustainability factors when making purchase decisions, Buen Sabor is positioning itself as the first company to offer such a wide assortment of tasty, authentic, all-natural Hispanic food.
“They have captured a space in the specialty food category that will make them an industry leader,” predicted Andy Heyer, ceo and managing director of Mistral Equity Partners, a former chairman of Hain and a personal investor in Buen Sabor. “The support they have received from those that know the food industry well is an indication of the opportunity they have seized.”
“Buen Sabor is on track to completely redefine the category and, with its first line of affordable and convenient dishes, will show consumers that they can expect more of ready-made Latin American cuisine,” commented Andreas Guldin, ceo of Emil Capital Partners, and a lead investor in the company.
