SILVERLEAF INTERNATIONAL WINS THIRD PLACE IN THE XX HOT SALSA CATEGORY AT WORLD’S MOST COMPETITIVE FIERY FOODS CONTEST
The 2012 Scovie Awards judging panel of top culinary experts honored Silverleaf International a third place in the XX HOT SALSA for their Ghost Pepper Salsa. Their winning product was applauded because of fire roasted tomatoes, fresh garlic, and Ghost Peppers, one of hottest peppers in the world, also known as the Bhut Jolokia pepper.
Silverleaf International is located in Missouri City, TX and their products can be purchased at all Texas Whole Foods Market stores, HEB, Spec’s, Hubbell & Hudson and Belden’s or online at www.silverleafinternational.com. They offer: Salsa, Marinated Garlic, Olives and Spices.
Competition was particularly fierce for the 2012 awards, with product entries up 177 over 2011. In all, 161 companies entered 792 products for a chance at Scovie glory. Dave DeWitt, founder of the Scovie Awards and National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show said entries came from 38 states and four countries including Australia, Sweden, Canada and the United States.
DeWitt, the “Pope of Peppers,” was pleased with the variety and quality of the entries. “It’s thrilling to see more entries than ever in our sixteenth year of the Scovie Awards. I’m always impressed by the creative new ideas and delicious ways people showcase fiery foods,” DeWitt said.
Guests can sample and buy Scovie Award-winning products at the upcoming 2012 National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show (March 2-4, 2012) at Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Vendors from across the country will be in attendance. For more information please visit: www.fieryfoodsshow.com.
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The Scovie Awards is an annual competition created by Dave DeWitt that recognizes the top fiery foods products in the world. The awards were named after the Scoville scale, a measurement of the spicy heat of a chile pepper. It is one of the most competitive blind tasted food competitions. Hundred of products are entered and go through rigorous tastings to receive the top honors. The Scovie Awards take place annually in the month of October. For more information, visit www.scovieawards.com.
