Essenhaus Foods LLC
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Essenhaus Foods LLC, operating as Das Dutchman Essenhaus, is a premier Amish-style food manufacturer located in Middlebury, Indiana, in the heart of Amish country. Since purchasing a small noodle company in 1992, the company has grown into a major food production operation that supplies authentic Amish noodles to wholesalers across all 50 states. The facility demonstrates impressive manufacturing capabilities, producing over 2 million bags of noodles annually and manufacturing 58,000 pounds of noodles per week using traditional methods combined with modern production efficiency. Their operations utilize 2,000 pounds of flour per batch and 2,000 pounds of egg yolks weekly, with an average of 100 trucks servicing the facility monthly for ingredient delivery and product distribution. The company specializes in old-fashioned Amish noodles, canned chicken and beef products, soup bases, salad dressings, and apple butter, maintaining authentic recipes while meeting modern food safety standards. Essenhaus Foods serves multiple market channels including wholesale distribution, local grocery stores, their on-site bakery, and direct-to-consumer online sales through their e-commerce platform, providing nationwide access to traditional Amish food products manufactured with quality craftsmanship.