Rä Foods introduces alternative to traditional sprouts

Rä Foods has introduced a brand new produce category called COLD GROWN Rä Nanoshoots as the alternative to traditional sprouts. Rä Nanoshoots are tiny living plants, grown untouched in sealed 3 oz. packages, at cold temperatures.  They have a naturally long shelf life of 21 days. 

COLD GROWN Rä Nanoshoots are ready to eat, available year-round, and are produced in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way, as well as herbicide-free, pesticide-free, GMO-free, according to the company.

Rä Foods turned to the Vista Institute to develop an alternative to traditional sprouts.  “We wanted to go beyond the standard practices of seed sanitation and water testing as the means of assuring food safety,” said Dan Sholl, general manager of Rä Foods.

“Cold became our key to inhibiting pathogen growth,” said Susan Harlander, PhD, managing partner, The Vista Institute.  “After more than two years of research we succeeded in developing the patent pending COLD GROWN process that creates a product environment hostile to pathogens, and allows Rä Nanoshoots to grow in the package to prevent environmental contamination.”

Rä Nanoshoots come in several “flavors”:

• Clover
• Clover/Alfalfa
• Clover/Broccoli blend
• Spicy Blend (Clover/Radish blend)

The November release of COLD GROWN Rä Nanoshoots, packed 6-3 oz. clamshells per case, will be on a limited basis through select west coast grocers.

For more information visit www.rananoshoots.com .