US Foods, Rosemont, Ill., announced a new partnership with chef and restaurateur, Chef Marcus Samuelsson.

Through this partnership, US Foods is introducing six products as part of its 2017 Fall Scoop product lineup, launching Sept. 18. Developed in collaboration with Samuelsson, the products offer operators flavor combinations inspired by Samuelsson’s Ethiopian and Swedish heritage and his roots in Harlem, N.Y., home to three of his 11 restaurants.

“Chef Samuelsson’s passion and creativity have already made a significant impact on the restaurant industry and his community,” says Andrew Iacobucci, chief merchandising officer, US Foods. “By combining the scale of US Foods with Chef Samuelsson’s skills, this partnership is one of the many ways US Foods is redefining the foodservice industry and differentiating ourselves as a partner to independent restaurants.”

“One of the things I'm most excited about is creating items that are both on-trend and delicious," says Samuelsson. “This partnership with US Foods will bring unique ingredients and distinctive flavors to restaurants across the country. I can’t wait to see what chefs will do to make these products their own.”

The products include:

Patuxent Farms Uptown Par-Fried Chicken Thigh. Inspired by Samuelsson’s Yard Bird Chicken from Red Rooster Harlem, this dish is a cross between Grandma’s fried chicken and world cuisine. The item includes buttermilk, coconut milk and a touch of Berbere seasoning along with the crunch of traditional southern breading.

Molly’s Kitchen Spicy Battered Cauliflower with Aleppo Pepper. Deep-fried or baked, Molly’s Kitchen Spicy Battered Cauliflower with Aleppo Pepper serves up a tender cauliflower floret in crispy batter, seasoned with a gentle, well-balanced Middle Eastern spice.

Monarch Addis Style Spice Blend. Inspired by the traditional Ethiopian Berbere spice blends, this version factors in cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and chile de árbol. This item can be used as a fiery rub for meat, poultry and fish, and seasoning for stews, soups, grains and vegetables.

Chef’s Line Cornbread Muffin. By adding big-city spice to down-home soul food, this collaboration has livened up traditional corn muffins with the warm red and gently sweet spice of Aleppo pepper.

Harbor Banks Smoked Norwegian Salmon. A staple in Sweden where Samuelsson grew up, this Norwegian salmon is cold-smoked for 24 hours using Beechwood at a critical point in the process.

Harbor Banks Smoked Norwegian Trout. Sometimes known as Norwegian Atlantic steelhead trout, this dish boasts a rich red color and firm texture.