DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three finalists have been announced for the New Food Contest at the Iowa State Fair.
Fairgoers can vote on them Aug. 11-15. The winner will be announced Aug. 16.
The finalists are Ice Cream Nachos, Not Your Mamma’s Taco and Pride of Iowa Wrap.
The nachos are described as crisp cinnamon sugar chips covered with cinnamon ice cream drizzled with hot fudge and caramel and sprinkled with chocolate, caramel and strawberries. It’s topped with nuts, whipped cream and a cherry.
The taco is made from a deep-fried flour tortilla that’s layered with shredded turkey and veggie slaw and topped with mango salsa.
The wrap uses a jalapeno-cheddar tortilla with pork shoulder, corn, salsa and bacon bits. It’s layered with cheddar jack cheese, avocado relish, chipotle aioli and crispy tortilla bites.
