For your next Taco Tuesday: There’s an award-winning seasoning place in Charlotte
The N.C. Specialty Foods Association recently announced the winners of its 2021 product competition, and the runner up in the pantry category is a Charlotte seasoning company.
Put this in the category of things to remember for your next Taco Tuesday.
Flavor Seed was born 20 years ago, when owner Adam Jenkins’ father had an idea to start a spice company based on some old family recipes. As with many great ideas, it was put on pause for a bit — until 2016, when Jenkins was laid off from his corporate job with General Electric Company. That’s when Flavor Seed officially began.
Today, you can purchase the spice collections online. Visit Flavor Seed’s website and peruse by the blends, the types of foods you’re seasoning (beef, pork, poultry, vegetables, seafood, lamb and wild game), or even by diet (Whole 30, keto, paleo, vegetarian and vegan).
All of the spices are:
- USDA certified organic
- Certified kosher
- Gluten free
- Filler free
- Preservative free
- contain no known allergenic ingredients.
Want to know which other prize-worthy foods we have in North Carolina? Here’s a full list of the N.C. Specialty Foods Association’s winners:
Baked Goods:
- Winner: Anna’s Gourmet Goodies of Wake Forest, BIG Chocolate Brownie; also named Grand Champion
- Runner-up: Sweater Box Confections of Nags Head, Salted Chocolate Espresso Shortbread
Beverages/Beverage Mixes:
- Winner: Alley Twenty Six of Durham, Fresh Strawberry Syrup
- Runner-up: Alley Twenty Six of Durham, Pomegranate Syrup
Condiments:
- Winner: Julz’s Creations of Durham, Julz’s Best BBQ Sauce
- Runner-up: Kitcheneez of Burlington, Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
Confections:
- Winner: Dew Drop Chocolates of Fuquay-Varina, Peanut Butter Yummies
- Runner-up: Dew Drop Chocolates of Fuquay-Varina, Chocolate Nut Lovers Clusters
Deli/Dairy:
- Winner: Big Delicious Brand of Raleigh, Carolina Sausage Dip
- Runner-up: Boxcarr Handmade Cheese of Cedar Grove, Doeling
Honey and Preserves:
- Winner: The Little BeeKeeper of Lincolnton, Local Raw Honey
- Runner-up: Turmeric Zone of Morrisville, Turmeric with Ceylon Cinnamon and Cloves Honey
Pantry:
- Winner: Rising Smoke Sauceworks of Efland, Buzz’N Berry BBQ Sauce
- Runner-up: Flavor Seed of Charlotte, Rock Yo Taco Seasoning Mix
Plant-Based Foods:
- Winner: Norm’s Farms of Pittsboro, Elderberry Gummies
- Runner-up: Norm’s Farms of Pittsboro, Elderberry Wellness Syrup
Snacks:
- Winner: SIPPIN SNAX Craft Beer & Wine Snacks of Greensboro, Chocolate Porter Craft Peanuts
- Runner-up: The Durham Toffee Company of Durham, Durham Toffee Mash Up
