McCormick For Chefs Launches Perfect Pinch Salt-Free Seasoning Blends In Foodservice
June 22, 2015 | 3 min to read
Hunt Valley, MD—McCormick For Chefs, the branded foodservice business of McCormick & Company, introduces the Perfect Pinch salt-free seasoning blend product line for foodservice professionals. The three new flavors are made from the highest-quality ingredients by McCormick’s expert flavor team. Chefs and dietitians can confidently use Perfect Pinch salt-free seasonings in foodservice environments and recommend them for at-home duplication using available retail SKUs. All Perfect Pinch seasonings are salt-free and Kosher, with no added MSG.
Specific Perfect Pinch features and benefits:
- Consumer tested and flavor approved – Perfect Pinch blends are preferred over the familiar product1
- Better meals – Mintel trends research shows that consumers want lower sodium in the meals they eat away from home but are unwilling to sacrifice flavor or compromise on the satisfaction of great food, making McCormick’s salt-free blends of herbs and spices the perfect choice for your foodservice kitchen2
- Consistent performance – Provides repeatable results, as it’s backed by McCormick’s high quality assurance processes
- Versatile ingredient – Conveniently reduces preparation time for any culinary meal, as one product can substitute for multiple ingredients
- Easy to use – Variety of pack sizes to meet any front- or back-of-house needs
The new Perfect Pinch product line includes:
|
DESCRIPTION |
FLAVOR |
ITEM CODE |
PACK/SIZE |
|
Signature Seasoning Blend |
Robust flavor from 14 spices and herbs, with notes of citrus from lemon and orange |
901210141 901210146 |
6/21 oz. 500/.02 oz. |
|
Zesty Pepper Seasoning Blend |
A touch of heat from a blend of peppers, complemented by the zest from lemon and orange, tomato and red bell pepper |
901210144 901210147 |
6/19 oz. 500/.02 oz. |
|
Garlic & Herb Seasoning |
Garlic is the primary flavor balanced by mild orange peel and herbs like oregano, basil, thyme and rosemary |
901210142 |
6/20 oz. |
“Across all foodservice segments there are initiatives to reduce sodium and to meet new nutritional guidelines,” said Megan Ford, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, US Industrial Group, McCormick & Company. “Perfect Pinch seasonings are the ideal solution for chefs and dietitians, as they are packed with so much flavor that patrons will be amazed delicious meals can be salt-free.”
McCormick For Chefs’ Executive Chef Gary Patterson added, “The Perfect Pinch blends will easily become your new favorite all-purpose seasonings. Perfect as an ingredient in meal preparation or added just before a dish is served, these versatile products add extra flavor to any protein or vegetable.”
For additional information about Perfect Pinch and menu ideas, visit www.McCormickForChefs.com/perfectpinch.
About McCormick & Company – The Flavor Expert:
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With $4.2 billion in annual sales, the company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry—retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick Brings Passion to Flavor™. McCormick For Chefs®—McCormick’s Food Away From Home division—provides unrivaled solutions to the distinct needs of professional foodservice with its McCormick Culinary®, Lawry’s®, OLD BAY®, Thai Kitchen® and Zatarain’s® products. Chefs and operators can be confident that McCormick brings more sensory science experience, product innovation and flavor expertise for quality taste experiences. For more information and recipe ideas, visit www.McCormickForChefs.com. Follow us on Facebook or find us on Twitter.
Source: McCormick & Company