Whitmore Lake, MI – April 30, 2004- Al Dente’s Carba-Nada™
proves that "not all reduced-carb pastas are created equal"
with their introduction of three great tasting products that have only 18 net grams of carbs per serving and only 140 calories.
Monique and Dennis Deschaine, founders of Al Dente, Inc, refused
to jump on the low-carb bandwagon until all focus groups assured
them that the taste and texture of Carba-Nada™ fettuccine
was superior to other low-carb pastas on the market. After all,
since 1981, Al Dente’s reputation has been based on its
famous "tender but firm" texture that tastes just like
home made.
Al Dente’s new Carba-Nada™ was first sampled to rave
reviews at the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco on January 18,
2004. The official roll-out to stores around the
country began on March 15. Since that time the positive feedback
from stores and customers has been phenomenal.
The new line includes Roasted Garlic Fettuccine, Lemon Pepper
Fettuccine and Egg Fettuccine. By substituting high-protein soy
flour, wheat gluten and fiber for some of the semolina, Al Dente
has succeeded in bringing the total carbohydrate count down to
18 net grams per serving.
Pasta lovers everywhere will be thrilled with the taste and texture
of these new pastas and will wonder how Al Dente has succeeded
in making a great tasting, low-carb pasta when others have failed.
Because Al Dente, Inc. is one of the few pasta companies in the
country to sheet rather than extrude the dough, they are able
to achieve a texture that is more similar to traditional fresh
egg pasta. This method, along with the great, all-natural flavors,
give a real taste treat to the millions of people who do not want
to give up pasta even though they are on low-carb diets.
"It was only after customers begged us to make a low carb
pasta that we even started experimenting," says Monique Deschaine.
"We had assumed that if it was possible to make a good one,
it would have already been done. This is where being a small company,
making pasta the old-fashioned, labor-intensive way, has made
a significant difference in the quality of the product."
Al Dente Carba-Nada™ Pasta is beautifully packaged in 10
ounce, clear bags with eye-catching graphics and the trademark
checkered tape at the top.
For additional information or to request a sample, contact Monique
or Dennis Deschaine.
Photographs available upon request.
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