Springdale, AR— Seventy-seven percent of customers would like to see healthier items on menus. The Mexican Original brand from Tyson Food Service offers a full line of specialty tortillas that help meet the needs of health-conscious consumers without sacrificing flavor. Mexican Original tortillas are available in a variety of different sizes to help meet any tortilla application, including appetizers, sandwich wraps, tacos and burritos.
Four unique specialty tortillas address a variety of dietary concerns:
· Whole-Wheat Heat-Pressed Tortillas—Made with 100 percent whole-wheat flour, Mexican Original whole-wheat tortillas provide an important source of natural fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
· Reduced-Sodium Heat-Pressed Tortillas—Reduced-sodium tortillas offer exceptional taste and texture with 25 percent less sodium per serving than traditional heat-pressed tortillas.
· Low-Fat Heat-Pressed Tortillas—With 3 grams or less of total fat per serving, low-fat tortillas help operators deliver fresh, flavorful, lower-fat menu options.
· Carb Conscious Heat-Pressed Tortillas—Carb Conscious tortillas contain only 32 grams of net carbs and 17 grams of protein, making it simple for operators to cater to their customers’ high-protein, low-carb dietary needs.
The tortillas are available in a variety of different size options, from 6-inch to 12-inch, that operators can use for many applications—appetizers, sandwich wraps, burritos and more.
For more information on Mexican Original brand products, visit the website, contact your Tyson Food Service sales representative or call 1-800-24-TYSON (1-800-248-9766).
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, Inc., founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Ark., is one of the world’s largest processors and marketers of chicken, beef and pork, the second-largest food production company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. The company produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves. Tyson provides products and service to customers throughout the United States and more than 90 countries. The company has approximately 117,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
Source: Tyson Food Service