Thai Taste – Rice Vermicelli Noodle Nests 200g (1 Gold Star)

“Lovely firm noodles with a good bite and nice texture. Mellow, clean rice flavour which would be well matched for nice Thai sauces”.

Thai Taste is a brand with a portfolio of over 50 authentic products, which are made using fresh local ingredients and traditional recipes and methods.  Rice Vermicelli noodles are a staple in Thai cuisine and are incredibly versatile.  Ideal in soups, salads or stir-fry’s and also delicious in sweet dishes, they are naturally gluten free.

Previous Gold Stars have been awarded to Thai Taste’s Palm Sugar (2016), Sriracha Hot Chilli sauce (2016 & 2013) and Fish Sauce (2013).

S&B – Authentic Japanese Wasabi Paste in 43g Tube (1 Gold Star)

“A beautiful vibrant green and an excellent consistency for spreading. This has tremendous depth of flavour - umami, salty and spicy with a good kick of heat at the end without being harsh. This is a delicious product that judges were happy to eat from the spoon.”

From the world’s Number 1 wasabi producer in Japan, S&B Wasabi Paste includes more horseradish (31.7%), and no mustard, which makes it more authentic in flavour, texture and colour.

Soul – Traditional Indian Punjabi Choley 300g Pouch, also referred to as Chana Masala (1 Gold Star)

“Lovely plump chickpeas, well cooked with just a hint of bite, complex spicing, lovely tangy, rich sauce. Exceptional for a ready meal”

Produced in India to preserve its authenticity, Soul brings comfort food & award winning flavour (1 star awarded) to UK homes – add something about being quick to prepare & great for lunch?

Turci – Fresh Garlic Seasoning Spray 40ml (1 Gold Star)

“This is a very interesting concept and the flavour is incredibly fresh and concentrated.” 

Fresh garlic coming straight from Italy to your table, containing over 80% of real cold pressed garlic. This innovative product is no mess and contains over 200 sprays over its long shelf life.

Heavenly Organics – Organic Double Dark Cocoa Honeys 33g (1 Gold Star)

“Clever and innovative concept to blend the health benefits of cocoa and honey in such a well-balanced and appetising way. Strong and balanced flavours which have a nice long finish and are moreish.”

Certified Organic by the Soil Association*, these heavenly delights are dairy, gluten, GMO & soy free. Double Dark contains only two ingredients organic cocoa and organic raw white honey and will delight both healthier and organic snackers alike.

Penotti Cookie Notti – Caramelised Biscuit (Speculoos) Crunchy Spread 350g (1 Gold Star)

“Well flavoured butter, nicely balanced spicing and we like the crunch.” & “A lovely product. A nicely non-cloying product that would be great on toast or waffles or ice cream”

Cookie Notti Crunchy is a spread made with real Belgian caramelised biscuits and is made with  100% natural and premium ingredients.