No matter how effortless they are, many of us have concerns lurking at the back of our minds when it comes to convenience foods. Is it as nutritious as its fresh counterpart, does it use added preservatives to increase shelf life, etc?
When we venture out with ready-to-eat or ready-to-cook versions of traditional cultural food, there are more questions. Will it live up to the flavors and textures we’re most familiar with, what if processing and additives have modified the essence of our favorite food, etc.?
These questions can be as varied as the myths and facts we’ve heard about convenience foods, frozen or shelf-stable. This article talks about this challenge, and how at Kaiser Foodline we’re always striving to find ways to ensure the food on your plate is as authentic, and wholesome as can be.
Are convenience foods bad for you?
Most of the skepticism about convenience food is related to its processing and the use of additives. While it’s true that frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods may trigger short and long-term health concerns, it’d be unwise to conclude all convenience foods are unwholesome.
Take for instance ready-to-cook frozen foods. If you pick a bag of frozen veggies to throw in the air fryer for a delicious side with meat or poultry or choose pre-packaged raw proteins such as chicken or fish to cook the way you like, it is all good. Such frozen convenience items are only minimally processed, and far from unhealthy.
With fully prepared frozen foods, like ready-to-eat meals, things are different. Many are ultra-processed and contain additives to enhance the food’s flavor, texture, consistency, and color. They also depict higher calorie, salt, fat, and added sugar levels. But again, it’d be inaccurate to assume all ready-to-eat frozen meals are ultra-processed or loaded with additives.
At the end of the day, it’s a matter of knowing where to look, and what to look for, so you can choose wholesome convenience and enjoy the best of both worlds.
Enjoy wholesome & convenient traditional taste with Kaiser Foodline
At Kaiser Foodline, we understand the challenges consumers looking for convenient, healthy food options face. That is why we’ve spent decades perfecting the art of preserving our traditional Indo-Mediterranean cuisine offerings as ready-to-consume frozen foods and continuously work to make our products more wholesome.
With Kaiser & Colonel Kababz products, you’ve many reasons to rest assured you’re making a convenient but wholesome choice.
- We use all-natural “raw materials” picked from just the right places to deliver the best flavor possible.
- Our meat and poultry* products are USDA-certified Zabiha Halal. We use ethically sourced all-natural meat from free-range livestock raised without growth hormones or antibiotics.
- The food we serve does not contain GMOs or trans fats.
- We use nature’s way of preserving things. We hit the “pause button” by freezing the food. Freezing helps eliminate the need to use added preservatives to increase shelf life as with shelf-stable convenience foods. Our specialized preservation techniques are built to capture the true flavors and textures of our recipes so we can deliver the authentic experience you expect.
- Our products are handcrafted or minimally processed, the use of additives remains minimal, and we ensure sodium, saturated fats, and added sugar levels are within the recommended limits.
*For more info read our FAQ here.
Concluding words
Food is more than just fuel for hunger pangs. It is nourishment for the body, and an inspiration for your longings too. What you eat must deliver a flavorful and wholesome experience whether it is home-cooked or packaged, shelf-stable or frozen, traditional or fusion. And if you’re to choose the convenience of ready-to-cook or ready-to-eat products, it should not imply you compromise on its being wholesome or its traditional essence.
Kaiser Foodline gets this dilemma. We’re dedicated to bringing you authentic tradition on a plate so you can relish the rich taste of your favorite food, knowing that each bite is not only flavorful and fulfilling but safe.
Make our products a part of your next grocery run and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re choosing healthy convenience.
