Bite of the Best

Jolly Llama’s Sorbet Squeezups are packaged in easy-to-use individual “squeezups” of sorbet from sun ripened whole fruit that is then pureed and processed into whole fruit sorbet. Each Jolly Llama’s Sorbet Squeezups are a good source of fiber and contain 50% RDI of vitamins A and C.

They’re all dairy-free, fat free, gluten-free, and have 70 or 80 calories with the exception of the Coconut Banana at 100 calories and 3 grams of fat)

Snack Factory’s Pretzel Crisps are low fat, low calorie, flat-baked pretzel crackers available in the deli section of supermarkets nationwide . The new Chipotle Cheddar flavor joins  Buffalo Wing, as part of the new Bold & Spicy line, placing a bold spin on the cheese and cracker combination by pairing the unique smoky flavor of chipotle peppers, robust cheddar cheese and zesty spices with crunchy  Pretzel Crisps

Green Giant added pasta to their Valley Fresh Steamers, with two new varieties: Macaroni and Cheese Sauce with Broccoli and Pasta and Vegetables with Alfredo Sauce.

They are made with natural ingredients and are prepared in less than seven minutes, helping to make serving dinner a whole lot easier.

Rylee’s Snacks is a CT-based line of kettle chips that allows chip lovers to snack for a good cause.

Rylee’s Kettle Chips are carefully selected and produced in small batches using all natural ingredients. The chips are gluten free, cholesterol free, trans fat free, made without MSG and kosher certified. A portion of the proceeds from all sales are donated to the Foundation for Children with Microcephaly (a neurological disorder that affects over 2 percent of all children, causing their head circumference to develop smaller than normal. The disorder affects twice as many children as autism.)

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Nature’s Hand is an all-natural, good-for-you-granola for your whole family.

The newest product features fewer, simple, natural ingredients with an evolving flavor profile and a pleasant aftertaste. Nature’s Hand only uses premium, all-natural ingredients – no artificial colors or flavors; no preservatives; no sodium and no trans fats.

Nature’s Hand comes in six granola blends – Vanilla Almond, Cranberry Delight, Wild Blueberry, Raisin Hazelnut, Cinnamon Apple and Maple Pecan. The  granola makes a nutritious breakfast, especially paired with yogurt, a convenient on-the-go snacking and an addition to cookies, pie crusts and smoothies.

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Cake Pops are cupcakes hand rolled into a ball, dipped in chocolate and served on a stick. They are portable, customizable and mess free.

Cake Pops are also good for large parties and corporate events.

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Laura’s Lean Beef, a natural beef company, is introducing Fully Cooked Italian-­‐Style Meatballs to its line of lean and healthy ready-­to-­eat foods.

Laura’s is the first convenience-­style meatball product made from 92% lean and natural ground beef and ready in 2 to 3 minutes from the microwave. The meatballs contain less fat, saturated fat and sodium than other frozen meatball products without sacrificing the  homemade flavor or moisture that meatball lover’s demand.

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Chef Bobby Buzz makes a spice rub for any occasion. The flagship Espresso Rub works great on meats, vegetables, and even pop corn. The Spicy Thai rub is for  those who want something with more bite.  There’s a special blend for chicken and another for pork. And, if you can’t handle the caffeine, there’s the Debuzzed version of Espresso Rub.

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Rid Francisco and Michael Dernoga are two great cooks who set out to make four unique simmer sauces in a market that is flooded with sauces, marinades and glazes.

They had to be delicious, quick and easy to prepare and be made with only high quality, all-natural, gluten free ingredients. They also had to be unlike anything out there in the marketplace. Lizbeth Lane Simmer Sauces were born!

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Just one serving of Fiber One 80 Calories cereal provides 40 percent (10g) of the Daily Value of fiber with 80 calories per serving. Fiber helps  keep your satiated, which helps you stick to a diet and lose weight without feeling as hungry.

The names Planters and Mr. Peanut are once again synonymous with peanut butter, as parent company Kraft brings Planters Peanut Butter back after a multi-decade hiatus, seeking to cash in on the recent annual 5 to 6 percent growth in peanut butter consumption.

Available in both regular and crunchy.  A two-tablespoon serving contains 180 calories, 2.5 grams saturated fat (of 15 total) and is a good source of plant-based protein (8 grams), vitamins (D, niacin, folate) and minerals (phosphorus, magnesium, manganese and copper.

Jimmy D’s™ breakfasts combine wholesome turkey sausage with a mini croissant.  One serving of consists of two mini croissant sandwiches with Jimmy Dean turkey sausage and contain 230 calories,  10 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 11 grams protein and 440mg of sodium per serving.

Additional information:
• Two mini croissant sandwiches
• Microwavable and ready-to-eat in under two minutes

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V8 V-Fusion Concord Grape Raspberry is packaged in 8-ounce cans and provides a serving of both vegetable and fruit.

Dark Chocolate & Peppermint Pretzel Crisps are a new holiday treat, part snack and part candy. The pretzel crisps are dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with peppermint pieces with 120 calories and 5 grams of fat per serving.

Emerald’s Breakfast on the go! Nuts Blends are pouches designed to contain both granola and nuts. Varieties include Breakfast, S’Mores, and Berry blends and include  cocoa-roast almonds in the S’Mores and glazed walnuts in both the Breakfast and Berry blends.

Welch’s Tangy Fruits Fruit Snacks are vitamin-enriched candy  made with fruit juices and purees. Flavors includ tangerine, grapefruit, cranberry, cherry and apple.

Kraft reintroduced Planters Peanut Butter after a multi-decade hiatus. Available Regular and Crunchy with a two-tablespoon serving containing 180 calories, 2.5 grams saturated fat and a good source of plant-based protein.

Bertolli introduced frozen Hearty Soup for 2  in Roasted Chicken & Rotini Pasta, Tomato Florentine & Tortellini with Chicken, Tuscan-Style Beef & Vegetables, and Chicken Minestrone varieties. A portion serves up 280 to 410 calories, 3 to 11 grams saturated fat, 4 to 8 grams fiber and 18 to 22 grams of protein.

Kellogg’s Special K MultiGrain Oats & Honey Cereal — the tenth Special K variety — contains 100 calories, no saturated fat, 140 milligrams of sodium, 8 grams of sugar, 3 grams of fiber and 11 grams of whole grains per serving.

Kerrygold Soft Irish Butter are a new soft butter that is made using milk (from grass-fed cows not given artificial growth hormones), cream and salt. It is available in regular and a reduced fat variety.

Barney Butter —a certified vegan almond butter — is all natural and gluten-free.  It is available smooth or crunch as a 10- or 16-ounce jar, and in 0.6-ounce Snack Packs. A 2 tablespoon serving contains 180 calories, 15 grams total fat, 1.5 grams saturated fat, 100 milligrams  sodium, 3 grams fiber and 6 grams protein. It’s also an excellent source of vitamin E and magnesium.

TruMoo chocolate milk has no high fructose corn syrup both,  is produced in regional dairies and contains 15 to 20 percent less sugar than traditional chocolate milk.

The fat-free TruMoo milk is available to schools and contains 130 calories per serving and 10 grams added sugar; the 1% milk (available in stores) has 150 calories and 10 grams added sugar.