JTM Food Group To Showcase Over 15 Products at the 2014 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE)

HARRISON, Ohio - Sept. 30, 2014 - PRLog -- JTM Food Group, a national leader in creating menu solutions for the food service industry, will feature over 15 innovative products at the FNCE in Atlanta at the Georgia World Conference Center, Booth #2535 this October. Dietetic professionals from all facets of the healthcare industry, including hospitals, nursing homes, and schools, will be able to sample these health-conscious, on-trend products and learn how the products can help them meet the nutritional needs of the customer base they serve.

New offerings available to attendees at FNCE include clean-label, Steel Cut Oatmeal with Brown Sugar, a Mediterranean Style Hummus, as well as an innovative new allergen free, clean-label beef patty that utilizes a blend of ground beef and mushrooms, in addition to isolated plum fiber from Sunsweet® Ingredients that eliminates the need for caramel coloring, and increases the moisture in the product.

“Using the innovative blend of the plum derived ingredients and the mushrooms has positive nutritional and business benefits,” said Tracy Boggs, RD, Director of National Healthcare Sales for JTM. “The plum ingredients help the products maintain moisture, and they replace traditional ingredients like caramel coloring and phosphates. They are also competitively priced compared to artificial ingredients and allow for increased shelf life.” And, the mushrooms really enhance the flavor of the beef patty, they help keep the calories down, and they naturally reduce the fat and sodium levels of the product. It truly is a winning combination.”

New Products Will Help Customers Take ‘Better Steps™’

Many of the products being featured at FNCE are from JTM’s Better Steps™ line of reduced and low fat, reduced and low sodium, allergen free, and gluten free products.

“JTM’s Better Steps™ products are uniquely able to crossover to multiple market segments,” added Boggs. “The products in our ‘Better Steps™’ line are created so that even customers who don’t need a healthier product are able to serve their patrons using the items due to the exceptional quality and taste.”

Attendees can visit JTM Booth 2535 where the J.T.M. culinary team, led by Executive Chef Robert Lafond, will present a number of recipes and applications utilizing the show’s featured products which include:

·       New Premium Beef Patty w/Mushrooms (Allergen Free, No Caramel Color)

·       New Beef Meatballs w/Mushrooms (Reduced Fat, Reduced Sodium)

·       New Low Sodium Marinara Sauce (Low Sodium, Allergen Free, Gluten Free)

·       New Mediterranean-Style Hummus (Allergen Free, Gluten Free)

·       New Steel Cut Oatmeal with Brown Sugar (Allergen Free)

·       Whole Grain Rich Mac & Cheese (Reduced Sodium)

·       Chicken Pot Pie Filling (Reduced Fat, Reduced Sodium)

·       Premium Beef Stew (Reduced Fat, Reduced Sodium, Gluten Free)

·       Three Bean Chili (Allergen Free, Gluten Free)

·       White Chicken Chili (Low Fat, Reduced Sodium, Allergen Free, Gluten Free)

·       Pulled Pork Bar-B-Q (Reduced Fat, Gluten Free)

·       Beef Taco Filling (Reduced Fat & Sodium, Gluten Free)

·       Shredded Chicken Taco Filling (Low Fat, Reduced Sodium, Gluten Free)

·       Cheddar Cheese Sauce (Reduced Fat, Gluten Free)

·       Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce (Gluten Free)

·       Beef Spaghetti Sauce (Reduced Fat & Sodium, Allergen Free, Gluten Free)

·       Creamy Alfredo Sauce (Reduced Sodium, Gluten Free)