Food and drinks that are of Interest
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.
Nonni's biscotti bakery has introduced THINaddictives cookies in three flavors, Cranberry, Cinnamon Raisin and Pistachio, made using read cranberries, raisins, almonds and pistachios. Packaging contains six pre-portioned 100-110 calorie pack. Each 0.75-ounce 3-cookie serving contains 100-110 calories, 0-1 saturated fat (of 3.5-4 grams total), 55-70 milligrams sodium, 5-7 grams sugar and 3-4 grams protein. - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: These cookies are crunchy and full of flavor from real cranberries, yet are low in fat and calories. I recommend these as an alternative to other high calorie, high sugar treats.
Table Bakers has added Chia Seed Parmesan Crisps and Caraway Seed Parmesan Crisps to their line of Parmesan Crisps, which are gluten, wheat and sugar free. Each 0.5-ounce 3-crisp serving contains 80 calories, 3-3.5 grams saturated fat (of 5-6 grams total), 150-300 milligrams sodium and 6-7 grams protein.
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips just added Cracked Black Pepper & Sea Salt to it's line of chips. Each 1-ounce serving contains 140 calories, 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 8 grams total) and 290 milligrams sodium.
Melitta’s Café de Europa Single Serve Gourmet Coffee is made from 100% premium high-grown Arabica beans. The new single-serve cups are 100% recyclable, resulting in less waste than most standard single-serve cups. Melitta Cafe de Europa Gourmet Coffee Single-Serve Cups is available in four flavors: Classique (medium roast), Blanc et Noir (a blend of light and dark roasts), Vienna Roast (dark roast) and Espresso Toscana (extra dark roast).
Chuao Chocolatier has added Pop Corn Pop Bar and Orange-A-Go-Go Bar to its line of products. Pop Corn Pop Bar is made with puffed whole grains, toasted corn chips, popping candy, sea salt, and milk chocolate. It gives a sensation of popcorn popping in the mouth. The Orange-A-Go-Go Bar contains dark chocolate, candied orange and bergamot. Both products are available in a 50-calorie ChocoPod mini bar for a lower calorie option.
Simply 7 Snacks launched a line of Pomegranate Chips in Sea Salt, Black Pepper and White Cheddar flavors. They are kosher, non-GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) and vegetarian. Each 1-ounce serving contains 150 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 8 grams total) and 130-200 milligrams sodium.
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.
Nature Valley Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares are made with 100 percent whole grain oats. Each square is 160 calories or less. Each 1.24-ounce square has 150 to 160 calories, 1 to 2 grams saturated fat (of 5 to 7 grams total), 9 g sugar and 2 to 3 g protein. Kelly Sloan, Bite of the Best Intern: These soft-backed oatmeal squares are delicious, moist, low in fat and sugar are made with whole grains, offering fewer calories then the average cereal bar. Cinnamon Brown Sugar is my favorite because of its sweet and savory taste.
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.
Numi Organic Tea is introducing a new and unique line of Savory Teas, which are made with organic vegetables, wild herbs, decaf tea and aromatic spices. The newest flavors include Tomato Mint, Carrot Curry, Fennel Spice, Spinach Chive, Beet Cabbage Broccoli Cilantro, Garden Sampler. These teas have 5 calories or less providing an alternative, low-calorie drink.
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.
Stoger recently new oils - Organic Pumpkin, Cherry, Chile and Tomato Seed. Unlike many other oils, Stoger's are not mixed with other ingredients. The seed oils have many health benefits. For instance, the Pumpkin Seed Oil is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, zinc, omega-3 and -6 fatty acids and some minerals and vitamins. Use these oils for cooking or drizzling over food. can be used for cooking and eating with foods as well. One tablespoon of each oil contains 3 grams saturated fat (of 14 grams total).
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.
