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Q1. Can I freeze paté?
Q2. Why is the ALEXIAN slice package so large? Q3. Are there any nutritional benefits in patés or mousses? Q1. Can I freeze paté? We do not recommend it. Much of the outcome of freezing depends on the rate at which the food is frozen and the duration of storage time at freezing temperature. The faster the food is frozen and the shorter the duration, the lesser the effect on taste and texture. In the process of freezing, ice crystals are formed which expands the fiber of meat and other ingredients which most definitely affects texture. It should also be noted that, even if the food is vacuum packaged in film, the packaging will expand which usually results in the appearance of a product that has exceeded its shelf life and is “bloated’ by bacterial growth. Q2. Why is the ALEXIAN slice package so large? The package measures 6 x 8”. We wanted to make a package big enough to be able to include all of the elements, that we believe are important to broaden the exposure and the appeal of paté, as well as to solve problems associated with selling and merchandising what is sometimes considered a “niche” product. The package size permits a full display of the product within it giving it maximum visibility. It also permits the display of essential information as well as serving and handling suggestions and value added statements. The product explains itself to the customer, without the help of sales staff. The colors and graphics are fresh, contemporary and eye appealing. For additional merchandising appeal there are three different color packages to distinguish MEAT, POULTRY and GAME patés from VEGETABLE and SEAFOOD, as well as VEGAN classes of patés and terrines. The vacuum packaged slice eliminates “shrinkage” and the labor that is required in cutting/wrapping and serving operations. It also eliminates the risk of bacterial and physical contamination in handling and contributes to a longer shelf life. Over 30 different varieties of paté are available in this package. For maximum visibility and ease of handling, we recommend merchandising in our specially designed paté display trays.  Q3. Are there any nutritional benefits in patés or mousses? Certainly there are! Of 7 products in the Alexian vegetable, vegan, and seafood category the average calorie value is 51 calories per 2 oz. serving. Earthy Mushroom Vegan leads the pack in lowest caloric value of 25 gms per serving and Alexian Smoked Salmon paté leads in highest protein values of 8 gms per serving! The other average values are as follows: FAT 2 gms CARBS 5 gms SUGAR 2 gms PROTEIN 4 gms Alexian Three Layer Vegetable, White Asparagus, Tomato Basil and Earthy Mushroom patés all qualify as LOW FAT and LOW CHOLESTEROL containing less than 3 gms and 20 mgs respectively. In the Meat category of patés the values are somewhat different with the caloric, fat, and cholesterol values being generally much higher. That is to say an average of 222 calories, 20 gms of fat, and 88 gms of cholesterol per serving. And this is why, you might guess, that paté tastes so good! As they say in Europe “The fat carries the flavor” and, it is now believed that it is the fat that promotes appetite satiation. As a general rule of thumb the spreadable mousses are higher in caloric value than the coarse cuts, and the Chicken patés are lower in caloric value than the other meat patés. For example, Alexian Chicken Ballotine has 12 gms of protein per serving and, only 5 gms of fat. The other average values: CARBS 2 gms SUGAR 1 gm PROTEIN 6 gms NONE OF OUR MEAT OR VEGETABLE patéS CONTAIN TRANS FATS With regard to sodium content, all the patés in both the meat and vegetable category have an average sodium content of 240 mgs per serving. (Low Sodium is 140 mgs per serving) The nutritional values of every Alexian paté are printed on the pre-packaged slice and mini terrine packages. We also have this info available for reference in tabular format, which is available on request. In conclusion, when you must address the nutritional values of a serving of Alexian paté with your customers, I would like to suggest that the benefit to the tastebuds and to the soul probably will outweigh any perceived risks to health; especially since it is not a food that is eaten on a daily basis. |