THE HEALTHY FOODS MARKET

THE HEALTHY FOODS MARKET

THE NEW EATING HABITS Today more than ever, widespread demand focuses on foods rich with flavor but healthy, natural, functional, with elevated nutritional values and free of allergens. There is a social change in eating habits and a growing incidence of a wide spectrum of gluten related disorders. This problem starts from the higher quantity of gluten contained in the flours normally used for bread, bakery and pasta products. It is not only a matter of celiac disease, but also gluten intolerance and gluten sensitivity which are affecting more and more consumers every year.

TASTE ITALY: GLUTEN FREE AND ORGANIC

EGG PASTA, OUR SPECIALTY Taste Italy is the unique industrial producer of fresh and stabilized gluten free filled egg pasta in the world. Taste Italy has been producing traditional food products, in particular egg pasta, for over forty years. For almost half a century we have dedicated ourselves to identifying and preserving the authentic taste of tradition based on the teachings of Grandma Domenica Montanini, a renowned cook of the Modena mountain region, a master in the art of pasta, from whom Taste Italy inherited its knowledge and the flavors of a time past.

AN INNOVATIVE OFFER Thanks to a continuous investment in research and development as well as collaborations with prestigious Italian universities and partnerships with the best food technologists, Taste Italy represents the technological advancement and absolute excellence in the food industry. Our quality standard is undoubtedly the result of the experience and skills of our staff, from the first research and development stage to the last monitoring operation on the finished product ready to be shipped. A guarantee is the decades experience of the workers, that provide the artisanal skills essential to obtain a top quality product. The factory has a production capacity of around 2 mln kg per year.

THE GLUTEN FREE PROJECT To respond to the growing need of Free From foods, or "free" of ingredients potentially damaging to health, Taste Italy has converted entirely to gluten free its egg pasta factory and has started the Gluten Free Project GustaMente. With a dedicated factory, there isn t any risk of cross contamination and there isn t any

GUSTAMENTE: TRADITION AND WELLBEING

THE GUSTAMENTE PROJECT GustaMente means dietary food products that are glutenfree, healthy, also available organic, and that respect tradition with healthy and genuine ingredients A complete range of healthy gluten free filled egg pasta, with 100% Italian taste and made with the best ingredients, from our tradition. GustaMente finds the correct balance between experience and contemporary knowledge, reworking the great Italian culinary history and distinguishing itself on the market for exceptional flavors, a healthy approach, and Gluten Free food.

THE ORIGIN GustaMente is not only an excellent Italian food: it is the fundamental instrument to carry out a reasoned choice for one's wellness without giving up on the universally celebrated Made in Italy cuisine, without sacrificing the real good taste. It is in the heart of the Italian Food Valley, in the territory between Bologna and Modena, that GustaMente was born and searches for its ingredients of excellence and expertly processes them to obtain high quality food that preserves culture and tradition while maintaining the taste and genuineness untouched.

MISSION The GustaMente mission is to reinterpret with mindfulness the most delicious traditional Italian recipes, and in particular those of the Emilia-Romagna region, offering dietary products that are faithful to tradition but also strictly Gluten Free, without the addition of preservatives and artificial flavors, in addition to being free of ingredients renowned for being unhealthy or the cause of intolerance. Because it changed the eating habits, but our preference for appetizing food will remain the same.

QUALITY GUARANTEE The GustaMente brand, drawing from raw materials selected and controlled both during the production and processing phase, means Gluten Free food and free from allergens and other ingredients identified as unhealthy. The choice of raw materials begins from a supply chain that is as short as possible making use of local producers and constant search for the best products. An accurate selection and qualification process for each supplier allows Taste Italy to ensure excellence and respect for the territory.

GUSTAMENTE: THE RANGE

NOT ONLY GLUTEN FREE To meet the needs of Italian specialties with unaltered taste, but dietetic, healthy, and gluten free, GustaMente produces and distributes a wide range of food products that enhance the tradition of the national cuisine. GustaMente ranges do not use palm oil, do not use GMOs, do not add preservatives and tries to make a product that is as natural as possible, while respecting the traditional Italian recipes. Through the use of icons that symbolize the different Free From, GustaMente stands out on supermarket shelves as the healthy brand.

RECIPES FOR EVERY NEEDS The GustaMente product line is subdivided into: Tradition Line - the line "Famiglia Montanini" was born from Grandma Domenica's recipes, faithful to the Italian agro-food tradition; Specialty Line - from the combination of the intense flavors of traditional Italian cuisine comes the "Girovagando" line, specialties with new flavors to try; Baby & Kids Line - From the love and attention for the youngest the line "Grazie Mamma" was created to meet the nutritional needs of our school-aged children.

RECIPES FOR EVERY NEEDS The GustaMente product line is subdivided into three price ranges: GOLD Certified PDO and PGI ingredients and high quality raw materials for the Premium products mainly destined to specialized distribution channels; SILVER Ingredients selected and processed through a controlled supply chain for Mainstream products that draw from the excellence of tradition and are mainly destined to large-scale distribution; BRONZE Recipes prepared on commission for Private Food Labels and destined mainly to large-scale distribution.

DIFFERENT SIZES AND FILLINGS Different egg pasta stuffed with soft meat, cheese or vegetables. A lot of typical Italian egg pasta sizes such as Tortellini, Tortelloni and Ravioli. All the GustaMente Pasta cooks very quickly (3-5 minutes) to meet today's needs of fast preparation time.

CAPPELLETTI CARNE (FILLED WITH MEAT) Cappelletti are the most famous filled egg pasta from the Italian tradition. When enjoying Cappelletti, one is overwhelmed by a mix of unique flavors typical of the Emilia-region: prime selected beef, cheese, delicate mortadella and a touch of nutmeg. Enjoyed served in a broth, or delicious with cream. In a pan combine cream, grated Parmesan cheese and a spoonful of broth, simmer on low heat until it forms a smooth cream, then add black pepper to taste. Cooking time: 3-4 minutes Shelf life: 150 days

RAVIOLI RICOTTA E SPINACI (FILLED WITH RICOTTA CHEESE AND SPINACH) Emilia-region traditional cuisine calls for a delicious filling with spinach and ricotta, but depending on the area and ingredients that make this dish so characteristic, it is possible to enjoy it with many variants. The best way to enjoy the delicate taste of ravioli is to cook them in boiling water then sautée them in a pan with butter and sage. Try it with excellent quality ragù sauce for a delicious variant. Cooking time: 3-4 minutes Shelf life: 150 days

SACCOTTINI PROSCIUTTO COTTO E MOZZARELLA (FILLED WITH COOKED HAM AND MOZZARELLA) With a shape that reminds of a candy, Saccottini are perfect to tantalize the appetite of our kids: "Grazie Mamma" offers Saccottini with a delicate Ham and Mozzarella filling, born from the combination of excellent quality ingredients loved by all kids, but also adults appreciate them a lot. Different recipes for this pasta, from the simple called in bianco (in white) with a veil of olive oil or melted butter with grated Parmisan Cheese on the top. A good alternative is to add a delicate tomato sauce with basil. Cooking time: 3-4 minutes Shelf life: 150 days

RAVIOLI ALLA PIZZAIOLA (PIZZA STYLE, FILLED WITH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO) In a thin gluten free egg pasta with a ravioli size, it is contained a soft filling that reminds the taste of the pizza: high quality ingredients such as Mozzarella and Tomato allow this taste. Thanks to its delicate taste Ravioli are particularly appreciated by children. The best way to eat them is with a veil of olive oil or melted butter with grated Parmisan Cheese on the top. A good alternative is to add a delicate tomato sauce with basil. Cooking time: 3-4 minutes Shelf life: 150 days

SACCOTTINI POMODORO, MOZZARELLA E BASILICO (FILLED WITH TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL) With a shape that reminds of a candy, Saccottini are an innovative size appreciated by children and adults. Born from the combination of excellent quality ingredients from the Italian Tradition. Different recipes for this pasta, from the simple called in bianco (in white) with a veil of olive oil or melted butter with grated Parmisan Cheese on the top. A good alternative is to add a delicate tomato sauce with basil. Cooking time: 3-4 minutes Shelf life: 150 days