Tuesday, November 22, 2011

WHAT IS SPECULOOS?

Speculoos. What is it about Dutch and Belgian food words, like Speculoos (or Speculaas) and Kapsalon that make them sound so epic? If you’ve eaten a Speculoos covered waffle from the The Wafflery you may find that the taste is epic too. It’s like Golden Grahams Cereal in dessert sauce form. But as good as it is, Speculoos didn’t originate as a spread.
Where is it from: The Netherlands and Belgium.
What is it: Speculoos is actually a cookie, similar in composition to a biscuit or shortbread. Traditionally, it was baked to be eaten on St Nicholas’ Eve in the Netherlands (Dec. 5) and Belgium (Dec. 6). These thin, crunchy cookies are typically made using butter, sugar and a combination of spices including: cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves and sometimes ginger. They were then stamped with depictions of St. Nicholas. These days the cookies are available year-round. But they typically remain stamped with images, sometimes relating to the story of St. Nicholas, sometimes featuring representations of people, animals and daily life.

Grab yourself a lovely Bottle and Spread it on just about anything. Buy it now

Speculoos Now Available online

Atlanta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/18/2011 -- It’s the crème de la crème when it comes to Belgian Speculoos spread. Mati Foods original, all natural Speculoos spread recipe, is made from only the best tasting Speculoos cookies and is packed in our glass bottle for maximum taste. In fact, it’s the only spread made from 60% caramelized cookies and has the flavor of a caramelized Belgian crisp with a smooth creamy texture with hints of ground cookies. This creates a unique taste for the enjoyment of Speculoos lovers all around the world. This spread is free of nuts, preservatives, coloring and additives to give the US public a truly unique product with fewer calories than hazelnut spread and peanut butter.

Each Serving is free of Trans Fat, and 85 calories per tablespoon serving, Speculoos bring new life into breakfast, lunch, and dessert.

Mati Foods speculoos treats can be purchased online at http://www.speculoos.us and soon will be available at retailers nationwide.

About Mati Foods LLC
A Family owned since 2005, Mati Foods has been manufacturing and importing top European and ethnic treats for the American consumers. It is poised to continue its rich tradition of bringing innovative products from across the world.

Visit us at http://www.matifoods.com to learn more.