In celebration of Black History Month, it's important to recognize the incredible impact African Americans have had on our favorite foods. From beloved Southern staples to inventive global cuisines, African American chefs, restaurant owners and entrepreneurs have shaped the way we enjoy and think about food today.
This month, Central Market will showcase black-owned food makers and their stories by highlighting their products. The campaign will highlight new and existing black-owned cooks, creators and businesses, black winemakers and owners, and offer a lineup of renowned black chefs for a special cooking class series.
Let's take a look at some of the amazing products to be found all month long:
- Cognac Butter Pecan Syrup: Handcrafted in small batches with real Cognac, Houston area chef Cassi Day’s syrup is great for topping chicken and waffles, infusing your favorite spirit, or including in a sweet dessert.
- SoulTox Recovery Water: Backed by the science of fulvic acid absorption, this all-natural hydration and recovery water has zero sugars, sweeteners, carbs and calories.
- Yolele Fonio: Fonio is a gluten-free ancient African gran that’s a great alternative to rice, pasta or couscous. The line of flavorful chips are low-glycemic and good for you.
- La Fête du Rosé: This first black-owned rose hailing from St. Tropez, France made its debut in the summer of 2019. Produced with prestigious winemakers from the oldest vineyard on the peninsula, this pale pink wine has hints of summer fruits like peach, lychee and pineapple.
- Moonshot Crackers: Started by a mom who wanted nutritious foods to give her child. The Moonshot line of crackers have been featured on "TODAY," "Fast Company" and "bon appetit" for their carbon-neutral and climate-friendly snacking that benefits both humans and the Earth.
- Zach & Zoe Honey: A New Jersey family bee farm established in 2015 that was listed as one of “Oprah’s Favorite Things” in 2020.
- Kitchens of Africa: Female-owned and inspired by her African background, this line of simmer sauces includes authentic African flavors like Mombasa Tamarind, Zanzibar Curry and Yassa Onion with no thickeners, colors or fillers.
- Three Keys Coffee: A Houston-based family business that celebrates jazz and local culture. They were also recognized as the Best Coffee Roaster in Texas for 2022 by "Food & Wine."
- Bon Appésweet: Vegan chocolate that is veteran-owned and Maryland-based. Sweeten with dates and available in golden chocolate, sea salt almond, dark, better than milk and on the mark.
- Barcode: Drink like an NBA superstar with this functional hydration beverage that replenishes electrolytes with real, clean ingredients. Co-founded by former NY Knicks training director and celebrity trainer Mubarak Malik.