Clearwater, FL, May 2, 2007 – Combining the exotic with the familiar, Monin Gourmet Flavorings, the world’s largest and best-known producer of premium flavorings, introduces Mayan Chocolate as the newest addition to their exciting flavoring portfolio.

An intriguing blend of rich, dark chocolate with a spicy finish of cinnamon and chili pepper, Monin Mayan Chocolate emulates what the Mayans enjoyed as the first producers of liquid chocolate. This unique new flavor is exclusive to Monin Gourmet Flavorings and provides consumers with the flavor they demand as they expand their tastes to include ingredients from around the world.

Indulgent treats with health benefits are now commonplace in today’s consumer market. New Mayan Chocolate follows the latest trend of using dark chocolate, accented with spices as beverage flavoring elements. An ideal contemporary flavoring, consumers can enjoy the comfort of dark chocolate and an unexpected spicy kick that adds an invigorating zip to coffee and bar beverages.

Suited for both specialty coffee and bar applications, Mayan Chocolate is uniquely invigorating and satisfying. Monin Mayan Chocolate offers innovative beverage recipe opportunities and can be featured by operators with the help of Monin’s Spring/Summer 2007 Beverage Merchandising Kit.

New Monin Mayan Chocolate will be showcased at the 19th Annual Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) Conference in Long Beach, CA. May 5 – 7, 2007. To order Monin Mayan Chocolate and a Spring/Summer 2007 Beverage Merchandising Kit, operators can contact their Monin distributors, call 800-966-5225 or visit the Monin Website.

Family-owned Monin has been crafting the world’s finest flavorings for three generations since 1912, when flavor enthusiast Georges Monin started a one-man operation in Bourges, France. Today, Monin is the world’s leading provider of premium gourmet flavorings which can be used to flavor a wide range of chilled and frozen drinks such as flavored lemonades and iced teas, cocktails, blended drinks, and more, in addition to a variety of hot beverages, including brewed coffee, lattes and mochas. Monin matches quality products with attentive, first-rate customer service, innovative recipes and marketing support to give operators successful beverage offerings.

Monin’s premium products are available through distributors nationwide. To find a distributor near you, call 800-966-5225 or visit the Monin Website.