SALISBURY, Md. -- Perdue Farms Inc. has announced a new Whole Grain frozen product line to provide consumers with a convenient meal or snack option that is both nutritious and delicious.
Perdue's latest line of frozen chicken is made with whole grain breading and includes Whole Grain Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets, Whole Grain Breaded Chicken Breast Strips and Whole Grain Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders.
Each Whole Grain Perdue product features the Whole Grains Council's Stamp indicating that each serving provides at least one half-serving (8 grams) of whole grains.
Additionally, the company notes that in taste tests, consumers loved the appearance, aroma and taste of Perdue Whole Grain. The whole grain chicken products also provide 4 grams of daily fiber per serving and are a source of vitamin B1, B6 and niacin. The whole grain line is made with only white meat chicken and contains no preservatives or fillers.
Perdie Whole Grain Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets and Tenders are also "child nutrition" labeled, identifying the contribution of these products towards fulfilling the USDA's daily child nutrition meal pattern requirement.
The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend that all Americans make half or more of their grains, whole grains.
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