Sugarmade (SGMD) Announces its Participation in the Seasoning Revolution

Los Angeles, CA -- September 8, 2015 -- InvestorsHub NewsWire -- Sugarmade, Inc. (OCTQB:SGMD), a supplier of products to the restaurant industry today announces its participation and investment in one of the most exciting new products to hit the multibillion-dollar worldwide market for seasonings and spices. Under the terms of the agreement with SeasoningStixs International, Sugarmade will become the first tester and distributor of a new food science technology and class of products to season meats, fish and poultry. Sugarmade has also acquired first rights of refusal for further distribution and acquisition of the underlying patents.

Sugarmade’s interest in SeasoningStixs was piqued after CEO, Jimmy Chan, read a 1980s article from the Los Angeles Times that discussed the lack of effectiveness of marinades. The article was based on tests performed by Nicholas Kurti, a famous atomic scientist from Oxford University and the Manhattan Project, who was also an amateur foodie and an enthusiastic advocate of applying scientific knowledge to culinary problems. Professor Kurti showed that even after 36 hours marinades only penetrate approximately 10 mm into meat, fish or poultry, thus providing almost no tenderization and imparting very little flavor into meat, fish or poultry. Many in the culinary world refer to this as the “Myth of Marinades”.

“The market for marinades and sauces within the United States alone is valued at well over $1 billion per year, yet many of these products do not perform in the manner consumers expect,” commented Mr. Chan. “That’s why we immediately saw such a huge opportunity relative to the SeasoningStixs. We strongly believe the trend among many consumers is to cook more proteins and to do so in a healthy manner. Because of this many are avoiding marinades due concerns about consuming sugars, fats, artificial flavors and colors, trans fats and many of the other very unhealthy ingredients contained in many marinades. With SeasoningStixs home cooks, or even professional chefs, can quickly and easily season meat, fish and poultry by simply inserting SeasoningStixs and then grilling, roasting or barbecuing as normal, effectively marinating from the inside out. We think this product fits the bill for what consumers desire relative to quick, easy, flavorful and healthy meat, fish and poultry preparation.”

Utilizing a sophisticated patented process and high-tech machinery, SeasoningStixs can be made from virtually any combination of seasonings or spices, which are shaped into a hard solid that can be easily inserted directly into meat, fish or poultry prior to cooking. As heat is applied during the cooking process, the fibers of the meat begin to open up as water begins to evaporate. At a predetermined temperature, SeasoningStixs dissolve completely within the meat allowing the meat fibers to take up the seasoning and spices in a similar manner to how water is absorbed by a sponge. Thus, the meat is seasoned from the inside out imparting fantastic flavors that had previously been impossible to obtain.

About Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC:SGMD)

Sugarmade, Inc., (OTC:SGMD) is a Los Angeles area-based, publicly traded company engaged in a variety of business operations, including products for the restaurant and takeout industries and environmentally friendly tree free office and copy paper. Shares of Sugarmade trade on the over the counter market under the symbol SGMD. SeasoningStixs are protected by multiple U.S. patents. For more information on SeasingStixs and Sugarmade, Inc., please visit us at www.sugarmade.com.

For media, press or investor inquiries, please contact the Company’s representative, Katherine Zuniga, at (888) 880-0081 or at katherine@sugarmade.com.