Ground Turkey for Health Conscious Customers
Ground Turkey for Health Conscious Customers
Turkey is not just for the holidays anymore! Americans in general have become very conscious about making healthy food choices, and using ground turkey as a substitute for other ground meats is growing in popularity. The fat content in ground turkey far lower than in any other ground red meat. In 30 grams of ground turkey there is only 4 grams of fat. The Food Guide Pyramid suggests 2 to 3 servings a day from the meat group, and people who are watching their fat intake prefer to use ground turkey rather than ground beef. Ground turkey has been dubbed a “heart healthy” food.
Ground turkey is less expensive than other ground red meats and is also a good source of iron, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, and B vitamins. In a restaurant or institutional kitchen setting, ground turkey can be used effectively in any recipe that calls for ground meat. It is flavorful, cost efficient and easy to use. Adding ground turkey to your menu helps to lower your food cost and encourage return visits from customers that are looking for healthier choices when dining out. Most of the restaurants in the U.S. now offer choices on the menu for people that want healthier alternatives. Here are some examples of how to use ground turkey:
- ground turkey burgers
- ground turkey spaghetti sauce
- ground turkey chile con carne
- ground turkey meatloaf
Where safe food handling is concerned, ground turkey must be treated like all other raw meats. Ground turkey should be kept refrigerated and thawed in the refrigerator from the frozen state. All cooking equipment and utensils that have come into contact with ground turkey should be thoroughly sanitized and disinfected. Unlike beef, ground turkey must be cooked 100% until no pinkness remains in the meat to prevent the growth and spread of bacteria.
Karn Meats is credited for preparing the ground turkey products with the maximum level of consistency and reliability, with strict adherence to HACCP guidelines. We can customize our ground turkey to suit your preferences for seasoning and flavor. Please call 1-800-221-9585 to place your order for wholesale ground turkey.
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