Passion Fruit is the newest flavor to join the line of Noose Yogurts. The blend of whole passion fruit puree with Australian style yogurt contains 290 calories, 5 grams saturated fat (of 10 grams total), 110 milligrams sodium, 11 grams protein and 25 grams sugar per 8-ounce serving.
Nativas Naturals has added Chocolate Coconut Water Powder and Goldenberry Coconut Water Powder as their new flavors. To drink, just add 1 tablespoon to a glass of water. Made with coconut water, this powder contains five electrolytes known to support hydration, 60 milligrams sodium and 301 milligrams potassium plus 17% magnesium, 4% calcium and 2%phosphorus of the recommended daily amount. Each 1-tablespoon serving contains 35 calories, 60 milligrams sodium, no fat and 7 grams sugar.
In honor of their 120-year anniversary Cracker Jack Popcorn has added two new flavors to their already existing line, Butter Toffee Popcorn and Cracker Jack Kettle Corn. Each 1-ounce serving contains 110 calories, no saturated fat (of 1 gram total), 160 milligrams sodium and 16 grams sugar.
A vodka-based liqueur infused with Moscato is now available as Smoke liqueur, a ready to drink cocktail. It is made with vodka, pineapple, coconut and Moscato and is 52-proof.
Ina Garten recently launched a line of frozen dinners, Barefoot Contessa Sauté Dinners for Two in nine varieties: Penne Pasta with 5 Cheeses, Sesame Chicken & Noodles, Beef Stew Bourguignon, Tequila Lime Chicken, Shrimp Scampi & Linguine, Creamy Chicken Stew, Pasta Carbonara with Pancetta, Garlic & Ginger Chicken, and Jambalaya. Each 11-ounce serving of the Beef Stew Bourguignon, Garlic & Ginger Chicken, Tequila Lime Chicken, Creamy Chicken Stew and Jambalaya contains 280-430 calories, 4-10 gram saturated fat (of 13-21 grams total), 770-1390 milligrams sodium and 17-18 grams protein. Penne Pasta with 5 Cheeses, Sesame Chicken & Noodles, Shrimp Scampi & Linguine, Creamy Chicken Stew and Pasta Carbonara with Pancetta contains 530-730 calories, 4.5-24 gram saturated fat (of [...]
M&M's Brand has introduced a Chocolate Bar that combines milk chocolate with M&M candies. Each bar, or 1.5-ounce serving, contains 220 calories,7 grams saturated fat (of 12 grams total), 30 milligrams sodium and 25 grams sugar. - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: The M&M'S chocolate bar was a rich, sweet treat that tastes just like the chocolate inside the M&M's, with some crunch from real M&M pieces.
Grand German Chocolate Cake and Sunny Salted Caramel Pretzel are the newest time-limited flavors from Dreyer's/Edy's ice cream, available only through August 2013. Each 1/2-cup serving contains 120-150 calories, 3-4 grams saturated fat (of 4-7 grams total), 60-105 milligrams sodium and 12-15 grams sugar.
Sea Fare Pacific has introduced three soups: West Coast Ciopinno, Smoked Salmon Chowder and Seafood Bisque. All the soups are naturally gluten free and their products support local fisherman, as the seafood is caught along the American coast. Each 4.5-ounce serving contains 90-200 calories, 0.5-9 grams saturated fat (of 3-16 grams total), 320-410 milligrams sodium and 7-10 grams protein. The Cioppino is the variety with the least amount of fat, 0.5 gram saturated of 3 grams total.
Sir Kensington’s Gourmet Scooping Mayonnaise has introduced Classic and Chipotle flavors made with natural ingredients, cage-free eggs and without genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Each 1-tablespoon serving contains 90 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 10 grams total) and 95 milligrams sodium.
Good Health Naturals has recently introduced Half Naked Pop Chocolate Popcorn that is an excellent source of vitamin A, B6, D, E and B1. This popcorn gets some of those nutrients from the addition of cranberry, pomegranate, orange, grape,strawberry and shiitake mushrooms concentrates. Each 1-ounce serving contains 110 calories, no saturated fat (of 2.5 grams total), 75 milligrams sodium and 4 grams protein. - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: Chocolate and popcorn are two of my favorites things; combining them tasted great! Although the chocolate did not taste a rich as candy, it still had that cocoa flavor, while being a nutrient-rich snack.
Sea Salt and Cinnamon Toast are the newest flavor additions to Harmonie Whole Grain Chips from Good Health Natural Products. These chips are made with spinach, broccoli, carrots, beets and tomatoes. Each 1-ounce serving contains 130 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 6 grams total), 160-200 milligrams sodium and 2 grams sugar. Each is also an excellent source of vitamin A, C, D, B7 and E. - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: I like the flavor of these cinnamon sweet crunchy nutritious chips. From the taste, I would have never known they contained vegetables.
Valrhona has recently added Dulcey "Blond" chocolate bar to their existing line of chocolates. The bar is made with pure butter cocoa. Each 3.5-ounce bar contains 590 calories, 25 grams saturated fat (of 41 grams total), 250 milligrams sodium and 50 grams sugar. - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: If you are looking for a rich chocolate bar, this is it. It's so rich and satisfying that I could only have a little at one time. That's good because the bar is the high fat and sugar. I suggest you indulge only occasionally.
Enstrom Candies offers Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee that's made with butter and pure cane sugar and then covered in milk chocolate and sprinkled with crushed almonds. Each 1.5-ounce piece contains 220 calories, 7 grams saturated fat (of 17 grams total), 95 milligrams sodium and 15 grams sugar. bonnie: I learned about this irresistible almond toffee from my friends Will Scheffer and Mark Olson, creators and executive producers of HBO's "Big Love." They send it to family and friends for the holidays. Gotta share that this duo's new HBO show about aging — "Getting On" with Laurie Metcalfe — premiers in November. Follow @BonnieBOTB
Pavan Liqueur is crafted from muscat grapes from south France, specifically the AOC (Appellation d'Origine Controlee) region of Frontignan. This Mediterranean inspired liqueur is designed to have a ripe crispness with an orange fruit flavor. It contains an 18% alcohol volume. - bonnie: I served this well balanced, slightly sweet liqueur mixed with bubbly as a recent party to much acclaim. It's also delicious on it's own, or with a splash of sparkling water. Follow @BonnieBOTB
Good Health Natural Foods has introduced Veggie Chips that are excellent sources of vitamins A, C, D, K and B6. These chip also contain nutrients from spinach, broccoli, carrots, beets and tomatoes. Each 1-ounce serving contains 120 calories, 0.5 grams saturated fat (of 7 grams total), 240 milligrams sodium and 1 gram protein. - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: Veggie Chips didn't sound appealing at first, but I really enjoyed them. Even though they were not overwhelming with flavor, they satisfied my need for a crunchy, low calorie snack while being nutrient rich.
Sneaky Chef has introduced No-Nut Butter made from golden peas. It is made without peanuts, tree nuts or soy. It is also made without high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, artificial colors or flavoring. It is gluten free. Each 2-tablespoon serving contains 190 calories, 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 14 grams total), 110 milligrams sodium, 4 grams sugar and 3 grams protein. - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: I found this No-Nut Butter to be similar to peanut butter in both appearance and taste, although it is slightly creamery. It is a great tasting option for those with allergies, or even those without, especially since it is made from real [...]
LaCroix Sparkling Water — naturally flavored with extracts from all natural fruits — has recently added Peach-Pear flavor to the already existing line. The can is 100% recyclable and sustainable. Each serving, or 12-ounce can, containing no calories, fat, sugar or sodium.
Pamela’s Products has added three new baking mixes, Artisan Flour Blend, Oatmeal Cookie Mix and Sugar Cookie Mix, to it's line of gluten free products. The Artisan Flour Blend is a multi-use flour, made without leavening or sugar and is 100 percent free of wheat, gluten, dairy, soy and corn.
Pepperidge Farm has added two new flavors, Carrot Cake and Dark Chocolate Cheesecake, to their already existing line of Dessert Shop Cookies. Each 1-ounce serving, or 1 cookie, contains 150-160 calories, 3-4.5 grams saturated fat (of 7-8 grams total), 80-120 milligrams sodium and 10-11 grams sugar. - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: The Dark Chocolate Cheesecake flavor packs a sweet punch for a small cookie. I could really taste the sweetness of the chocolate with the creamy flavor of the cheesecake. Carrot Cake was also delicious, but not too sweet. The added crunch of the pecans really gave the cookie a nice crunch and great flavor.
Home Market Foods introduces Cooked Perfect Bites made with white meat chicken, available in Buffalo Style, Honey BBQ and Cheesy Chicken. Each 3-ounce serving, or 6 bites, contains 210-220 calories, 3.5-4 grams saturated fat (of 11-13 grams total), 430-520 milligrams sodium and 12-13 grams protein.
