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Directly from the Pregel Canada Press Release:

PREGEL CANADA INTRODUCES MONTERICCO Natural Fruit Puree.

PreGel adds a new high-end line of purées to its product line.

PreGel CANADA, the Canadian division of the largest specialty dessert ingredient manufacturer in the world is expanding its product line with all-natural and Kosher certified fruit purées containing a selection of 22 different flavours. Made in Canada, the line features purées ranging from fresh berries and citrus to the exotic fruits of lychee and guava.

As PreGel continues to assess its client’s needs, adding natural fruit purées was a holistic approach to expand the company’s product line.

“We are happy to offer our customers this innovative line of purées ranging from great classics to exotic creations” said Jeannette Pantani, Subsidiaries Manager, PreGel CANADA. “Montericco purées serve our objective to provide our clients with the best quality products year-round and to help them enhance their creative possibilities.”

Chefs and dessert professionals will be delighted to experiment with these natural and ready-to-use purées for their production of gelato, sorbetto and pastries as well as savoury applications, ensuring the production of quality dishes for their customers while simplifying their preparations.

Flavours offered in the Montericco Natural Fruit Purées line are:

Apricot Purée: 
Description: Ripe apricots from the orchards of southern California are selected to create this purée. The purée provides the aromas and flavours of fresh, farmhouse apricot preserves.
Banana Purée
:Description: Bananas from Ecuador are collected at the peak of their ripeness to produce this rich and tropical purée.
Blackberry Purée
:Description: Made with luscious British Columbia blackberries, this purée provides a freshness that is reminiscent of picking berries from the wild.

Black Currant Purée
: Description: The black currants in this purée are harvested in the Fraser Valley Region of British Columbia and are full of delightful aromas and fine tannins.

Blood Orange Purée: 
Description: Moro or blood oranges from California provide a vibrant colour and a bitter-sweet taste of intense citrus with back tones of cherry and black currant in this purée.

Blueberry Purée: 
Description: Packed with antioxidants, the blueberries in this purée are grown in the verdant Fraser Valley of British Columbia. The blueberries are ripened to perfection and puréed, retaining all the freshness from the field.

Coconut Purée:
Description: The coconuts in this purée are sourced from the world’s top coconut producer, the Philippines. This purée presents a nice coconut aroma and is silky smooth on the palate.

Forest Berries Purée:
Description: A medley of raspberries, blueberries and black currants combine to create this purée. The berries are sourced from the fertile Fraser Valley of British Columbia.

Guava Purée:
Description: Pink-fleshed strawberry guavas from Malaysia are used for this highly aromatic purée. The sweet and exotic taste is great for any dish or dessert.

Green Apple Purée:
Description: Yakima Valley Granny Smith apples are used to produce this green apple purée. Located in the state of Washington, the Yakima Valley is a world-renowned producer of the coveted tree fruit.

Key Lime Purée:
Description: The delicate balance of sweet and sour flavour in this purée is responsible for the Key lime’s increasing popularity. The Key limes in this purée herald from Mexico and Florida.

Lemon Purée:
Description: From the citrus groves of California and Argentina, the lemons in this purée are carefully blended to provide the ultimate level of acidity and top flavour for use in multiple culinary applications.

Morello Cherry Purée:
Description: Sour Morello Cherries from the Yakima Valley in the state of Washington are carefully blended together to produce this rich, red purée that can be used in any savoury or sweet dish.

Mango Purée:
Description: Alphonso mangoes from Ratnagiri, India, are highly renowned and considered the most flavourful of all mangoes grown in the foothills of the Himalayas. This thick, fragrant purée will impart great taste, texture and colour to your creations.

Lychee Purée:
Description: Lychees from the number one producer in Thailand are used to produce this highly fragrant, exotic purée.

Passion Fruit Purée:
Description: Utilizing passion fruit from the Ecuadorian rain forest, this purée’s exotic flavour is extremely high in antioxidants and vitamin C, and a great addition to any recipe.

Pineapple Purée:
Description: Fresh and flavourful pineapples from the groves of Hawaii are blended to produce this dynamic puree.

Pink Grapefruit Purée:
Description: Sourced from California, the succulent juices and pungent flavour of pink grapefruit are captured into this highly desirable purée.

Pomegranate Purée:
Description: One of the world’s oldest cultivated fruits, the pomegranates in this purée are sourced from Turkey and Iran, and contain high levels of antioxidants.

Raspberry Purée:
Description: British Columbia’s best raspberries herald exclusively from Abbotsford and are used to produce this vibrant, highly popular purée.

Strawberry Purée:
Description: Strawberries from the vast foliage of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest are used to make this sweet and delicate purée.

White Peach Purée:
Description: One of the most sought after varieties of peach, the delicate and aromatic white peaches in this purée are sourced from California.
PreGel is excited about this new endeavour and innovative product line. PreGel CANADA invites businesses to further explore this extraordinary line of fruit purées and learn more about the endless culinary possibilities it offers.
To purchase Montericco Natural Fruit Purées in the western region please contact PreGel CANADA – WEST, 778 298 2898 directly. For sales in the eastern region Montericco Natural Fruit Purées are exclusively available through Kehan Food Imports, 416 650 0800.

For more information on PreGel CANADA and its products, visit http://www.pregelcanada.com.