Cauliflower Crumbles, a patented process, a new low calories option

Green Giant Fresh has been issued a U.S. patent on their Cauliflower Crumbles chopped cauliflower processing method, and a Canadian patent is pending. Their patented method — comprised of elements from processing to packing — maintains the freshness of the products while preventing discoloration and ensuring an optimal shelf life of 16+ days, according to the company. These Cauliflower Crumbles products can become a stand-alone side dish, or serve as a healthy ingredient alternative for potatoes or pasta, the company claims. Green Giant Fresh rolled out two new products effectively creating a Cauliflower Crumbles line. Cauliflower Crumbles “Fried Rice” Blend and Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Crumbles. “Consumers are looking for time-saving alternatives, while staying healthy” said Jennifer Fancher, vice president marketing. “These blends — with all the time-consuming prep work done — promise little to no prep, no mess, no clean-up and no waste. Our cauliflower fried rice blend has just one-fourth the calories of regular fried rice.” These convenient blends are recipe-ready for roasting, baking, sautéing, mashing or steaming right in their package, according to Green Giant. All Cauliflower Crumbles products are gluten-free, paleo friendly and can be used in everything from side dishes and salads, to pizza crust and even desserts, Green Giant claims. SourcesPatent issued on Cauliflower Crumbles processing method, Produce ProcessingFirst picture by Walmart.com and 2nd. by Produce Processing