CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As New Year's Resolutions are created each January,
many people put sensible snacking on their list of self-improvement
goals. But finding guilt-free options that are both delicious and
satisfying can be a challenge. Orville
Redenbacher's® Gourmet® Popping Corn, part of Conagra Brands
(NYSE: CAG), has a wide-range of snacking suggestions for 2017.
Popcorn lovers have long enjoyed a freshly popped bag right out of
the microwave, but as the only leading brand that uses real butter
in many of its products, Orville
Redenbacher's can also serve as the main ingredient in an
assortment of delicious popcorn recipes you can feel good
about.
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"Microwave popcorn is an incredibly versatile snack for any time
of day," said Kristin Reimers, PhD,
RD, Director of Nutrition for Conagra Brands. "Popcorn lovers
appreciate that Orville
Redenbacher's is a whole grain snack, with 0 grams of trans
fats per serving. Popcorn is also a great pick for those seeking a
gluten-free snack, and popcorn kernels are naturally non-GMO.
What's more, we found that low fat Orville
Redenbacher's 94% fat free SmartPop!® was more filling and
satisfying than other popular snacks like potato
chips.1"
A great snack begins with great ingredients and Orville Redenbacher's has been committed to
great ingredients since the beginning. Orville Redenbacher's is the only leading brand
that uses real butter in many of its products, continuing a
tradition of high-quality ingredients that dates back to 1952 when
Orville Redenbacher hand selected a
small group of farmers to grow his exclusive kernel that pops up
lighter and fluffier than ordinary popcorn.
While warm, delicious microwave popcorn is always a crowd
pleaser, here are some ways to add a unique twist to your popcorn
preparations.
Spice It Up: Orville
Redenbacher's microwave popcorn is your passport to a world
of flavors; just add a dash of your favorite spices or seasonings
to a warm bag. While cinnamon is always a popular addition, bolder
options have become increasing popular, with Buffalo Wing sauce,
chili powder, wasabi, Sriracha and curry powder adding an exotic
touch to freshly popped popcorn.
Hit The Trail: Fans of trail mix will appreciate how
popcorn mixes perfectly with nuts, seeds and dried fruit. For a
convenient take along treat, you can enjoy microwave popcorn,
blended with peanuts, dried fruit, and a dash of honey and lemon
juice.
Power Up: For a tasty energy boost, Orville Redenbacher's
Power Crunch Bars can be enjoyed at home or on the go. Orville Redenbacher's SmartPop! Kettle Korn
microwave popcorn is blended with oats, cinnamon, brown sugar and
dried cranberries for this power-packed treat.
Kung Pao Pop: For the more
adventurous snackers, Kung Pao Crunch Bars combine the whole-grain
goodness of microwave popcorn with a unique Asian flair. This
easy-to-prepare recipe calls for fresh-popped microwave popcorn,
Chow Mein noodles, sesame oil and red pepper.
Orville Redenbacher's full
collection of microwave popcorns offer plenty of variety, from the
buttery flavor of Movie Theater Butter, to sweet and savory options
such as Kettle Korn. Orville
Redenbacher's Naturals Simply Salted combines the simple
goodness of whole grain popcorn with simple ingredients such as oil
and salt, while SmartPop! offers a satisfying microwave popcorn
that's 94% fat free. For more information on Orville Redenbacher's full collection of
microwave popcorn and kernels, visit www.orville.com.
ABOUT ORVILLE
REDENBACHER'S® GOURMET® POPPING
CORN
Orville Redenbacher
dedicated his life to creating the highest quality popcorn. In
1952, Orville hand selected a small group of family farmers to grow
his exclusive kernel that pops up lighter and fluffier than
ordinary popcorn. Today, our family farmers continue to uphold
Orville's commitment to quality, growing only the best popcorn.
And, Orville Redenbacher's® is the
only leading brand who uses real butter in many of its products.
Orville Redenbacher's popcorn
offerings include buttery, sweet and savory, 94% fat free
SmartPop®, and Naturals microwave popcorn, as well as jarred
popcorn kernels. For more information, visit www.orville.com.
ABOUT CONAGRA FOODS
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG),
headquartered in Chicago, is one
of North America's leading branded
food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands
combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened
focus on innovation. The company's portfolio is evolving to satisfy
people's changing food preferences. Conagra's iconic brands, such
as Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®,
Hunt's®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim® and Orville Redenbacher's®, as well as emerging
brands, including Alexia®, Blake's® and Frontera®, offer choices
for every occasion. With an ongoing commitment to corporate
citizenship, Conagra Brands has been named to the Dow Jones
Sustainability™ North America Index for six consecutive years. For
more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.
1: Nguyen V, Cooper L, Lowndes J, et al. Popcorn is more
satisfying than potato chips in normal-weight adults. Nutrition
Journal. 2012; 11:71.
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