Products that piqued our interest
Nature Valley Protein Granola, available in Oats 'n Honey and Oats 'n Dark Chocolate — contains 10 grams of protein and at least 23 grams of whole grains per serving. Nature Valley Protein Granola is perfect on yogurt, with milk or for easy snacking. A 1/2-cup serving contains 210 calories, 0.5 to 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 4.5 to 5 grams total) and 13 - 14 grams sugar.
Skinny Cow Ice Cream Bars are now available in two flavors —Salted Caramel Pretzel and Cookies n' Dough — consisting of low-fat ice cream layered with candy. Each 2.1-fluid ounce bar has 160 calories, 6-7 grams saturated fat (of 9 grams total), 35-90 milligrams sodium and 12-13 grams sugar.
Erin’s All Natural Popcorn has added Jalapeño White Cheddar as the line's newest flavor. This popcorn is made with white kernel corn. Each 1-ounce serving contains 140 calories, 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 9 grams total), 130 milligrams sodium and 4 grams protein.
Mia's Kitchen has introduced six new pasta sauces — Bistro Marinara, Garlic & Onion, Mushroom, Nonni's Special Arrabiata, Tomato Basil and Vodka. Each 1/2 cup serving contains 70 - 100 calories, 0 - 3 grams saturated fat (of 3.5 grams total), 380 - 410 milligrams sodium and 1 -3 grams sugar. Kelly Sloan, Intern with Bite of the Best: Each sauce has a unique flavor and is low in calories. My favorites were the Bistro Marinara and Garlic & Onion.
Little Black Dress Wines introduces three new additions to its collection — Divalicious Red, White and Pink Pinot Grigio. Divalicious Red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Petite Sirah, with small amounts of Zinfandel, Tannat, Mourvedre, Garnacha and Malbec. Divalicious White is a blend of Pinot Grigio and Moscato, with small amounts of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Divalicious Pink Pinot Grigio is a blend of Pinot Grigio, Muscat, Chardonnay and Viognier. - bonnie: Decent drinking for the price! Be sure to try my favorite, Divalicious Pink. This wine launched this month, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most important, a portion of all sales will be dedicated [...]
Prego recently added Homestyle Alfredo, Flavored With Bacon and Artisan Three Cheese flavors, to its line of Italian sauces. Each 2-ounce serving contains 70 - 80 calories, 3-grams saturated fat (of 6-7 grams total) and 310 - 400 milligrams sodium. Angie Hwang, an intern at Bite of the Best: I found these very cream for low-fat sauces.
Jennie-O Turkey Store launches three new grilling options — Turkey Breast Steaks, Seasoned Turkey Breast Steaks and Jalapeño Jack Turkey Burgers. Each 4-ounce serving of the Turkey Breast Steaks has 130 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 3 grams total), 210-510 milligrams sodium and 23 grams protein. Each 4-ounce burger has 250 calories, 5 grams saturated fat (of 16 grams total), 680 milligrams sodium and 27 grams protein. Kelly Sloan, Bite of the Best Intern: The Jennie-O Jalapeño Jack Turkey Burgers had great flavor, are high in protein and lower in fat than a regular burger.
Hormel REV wraps contain 15 or more grams of protein. They are available in Pepperoni Pizza, Ham and Cheese, Pepperoni Turkey, Meat Lovers Pizza, Italian Style Ham, Hot Pepper Ham, Italian Style, Spicy Italian Style and Pepperoni Pizza three-packs varieties. Each 3-ounce wrap contains 210 - 300 calories, 7 grams saturated fat (of 15 grams total), 15 - 18 grams protein and 890 - 990 milligrams sodium. Kelly Sloan, Intern with Bite of the Best: I found these wraps to be tasteful. Be aware of the high amounts of sodium.
Sprout Cups is a baby food storage system that makes baby food easier to prepare and store. Some features include a dry erase window to mark the cup's contents and its ability to stack on each other. In addition, the cups are BPA(Bisphenol A)-free, making it safe for babies.
Awake Caffeinated Chocolate bars contain milk chocolate with the amount of caffeine found in a cup of coffee or a 250 ml energy drink. Available in two flavors, Milk Chocolate and Caramel, each 1.5-ounce bar contains about 230 calories, 7 grams saturated fat (of 12 grams total) and 27 grams sugar. Kelly Sloan, intern with Bite of the Best: These bars are great snacks to have at work or while running errands because they can give you a boost of energy. I liked both the moist caramel chocolate bar and the very chocolaty milk chocolate one.
Health Warrior has introduced all natural, vegan, gluten, dairy and soy-free Chia Bars available in three flavors, Coconut, Acai Berry and Chocolate Peanut Butter. Each 1-ounce bar contains 100-110 calories, 0.5-2 grams saturated fat (of 4.5-6 grams total), 45 milligrams sodium, 3-4 grams protein and 4-5 grams sugar, as well as 1000 mg of omega-3 fatty acids and 4 grams of fiber (16% of the suggested daily value). - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: I loved the combination of the chocolate and peanut butter flavor and the use of all natural ingredients. These bars contain omega-3 fatty acids that have been shown to prevent heart disease, be good for the brain and [...]
The Republic of Tea has launched a new line of SuperHerb Tea in three varieties, Jiaogulan, Moringa and Baobab. Joaogulan is for centering, blended with a touch of mint; Baobab, for stability, infused with monk fruit and blended spicy ginger root; and Moringa, for nourishment with Moringa leaves combined with green rooibos and mango. The teas are all-natural, caffeine-free, Kosher certified and Non-GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) Project verified.
The Peugeot Annecy makes it easier to grind ingredients in a fast and clean way. It includes a removable reservoir, storage lids, a tray and three razor sharp, stainless-steel blades — one for medium grinds, course grinds and shavings. Simply load and use just like a pepper mill. It grates hard and semi-hard cheeses, most nuts and chocolate.
Green, Yellow and Red Albacore Curry are now available through Sea Fare. The curry is naturally gluten free, made without preservatives or fillers and their products support local fisherman, as the seafood is caught along the American coast. Each 4.5-ounce serving contains 150-190 calories, 9-10 grams saturated fat (of 13-14 grams total), 490-580 milligrams sodium and 11grams protein.
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Mac & Cheese is made with real cheese sauce, no artificial preservatives and Goldfish-shaped pasta. Available in four varieties, Cheddar, Nacho Cheese, Cheesy Pizza and Butter Parmesan, each 2.5-ounce serving contains 250 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 2.5 grams total), 460 milligrams sodium, 5 grams sugar and 10 grams protein. -Kelly Sloan, Bite of the Best Intern: This quick and easy snack is low in fat and tastes like Goldfish crackers.
Hormel Foods introduces six new microwaveable cheesy pasta products - Mac and Cheese, Italian Herb and Cheese Rigatoni, Three Cheese Chicken Pasta, Cheesy Ravioli, Creamy Cheese and Basil Tortellini and Smoky Bacon Parmesan Rigatoni. These products provide a meal ready in a minute. The 9 to 10-ounce serving contains 410-440 calories, 10-12 grams saturated fat (of 20-25 grams total), 55-60 milligrams cholesterol, 920-990 milligrams sodium and 19-21 grams protein. Angie Hwang, an intern at Bite of the Best: The Hormel Compleats are high in calcium and protein, but also high in saturated fat. These products are convenient for people with on-the-go lives, who should limit their intake of these [...]
RW Garcia introduced three new flavored tortilla chips, Salsa Mixtbag, Sweet Potato Dippers and English Cheddar Dippers. These chips are made with natural ingredients, are gluten free and non-GMO (genetically modified organism) certified. Each 1-ounce serving contains 140 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 6-7 grams total), 50-80 milligrams sodium and 2 grams protein.
Ben & Jerry's added Liz Lemon, Pineapple Passionfruit and Vanilla Honey Caramel flavors to its line of Greek Frozen Yogurt. Each 0.5-cup serving contains 180 - 190 calories, 2 - 3 grams saturated fat (of 4 - 5 grams total) and 21 - 26 grams sugar.
Twofold granola, made with whole nuts, organic oats or organic quinoa flakes and pure maple syrup, is available in Classic Granola, Quinoa Granola and Pistachio Granola varieties. Made with all natural ingredients and without added oil, refined sugars or additives, each 1/4-cup serving has about 140 calories, 3.5 grams saturated fat (of 9 grams total) and 4 grams of sugar.
Home Market Foods introduced Cooked Perfect Bites, a line of frozen breaded chicken bites. Heat in the microwave or regular oven. They are available in Buffalo Style Chicken, Honey BBQ Chicken and Cheesy Chicken. Each 3-ounce, 6-bite serving contains 210-220 calories, 3.5-4 grams saturated fat (of 11-13 grams total), 430-520 milligrams sodium and 12-13 grams protein.
