Organic Chocolate RaisinsCountry of Origin: USA Certified Organic Pro-Cert

Sweets & Snacks

Ingredients: Organic chocolate coating (organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, organic unsweetened chocolate, organic vanilla beans, organic soy lecithin (added as an emulsififier)and pure food glaze(dose not contain sugar)Centers: Organic raisins

Factoid: Because grapes lose the majority of their water volume during the drying process, raisins are a nutrient-dense snack. Raisins provide fibre, iron, carbohydrates and potassium. The chocolate coating not only adds flavour, but can provide a healthy dose of antioxidants.

Allergen Information:This product may contain sesame, milk, soy, wheat, gluten, and tree nuts.

Recipe:

Rye Berry Salad

Ingredients: 1 C uncooked rye berries or wheat berries 1/3 C dried cranberries 1/3 C organic chocolate raisins 1 C thinly sliced celery1/3 C chopped Italian parsley 1/2 C raw pumpkin seeds 2 Tbl finely minced shallots 1 Tbl white wine vinegar 2 Tbl fresh orange juice Grated rind of 1 orange 1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 C extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions: 1. Place the rye berries in a medium-size saucepan and cover with 3 cups of cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the berries are just tender, 45-55 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. 2. Add the fruit, celery, parsley and pumpkin seeds to the rye berries and mix to blend. 3. Make the dressing by placing the shallots in a glass jar with the vinegar and orange juice. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, then add the remaining ingredients. Shakevigorously to blend.4. Just before serving time, add the dressing to the rye berries and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.