Rafael Grillo

Hormel Foods Looks Appetizing in this Market

Thank you for your comment, Leser. I am not a food expert, but I think your concerns are being addressed by Hormel in two ways:

a) they recently launched their "healthy" line. From their website:

"The new line of Hormel Compleats provides on-the-go adults with a quick and tasty lunchtime meal solution that works with a healthy nutrition plan.

Meets USDA guidelines for “healthy lifestyle”
Under 320 calories
Under 10 grams of fat and less than 3 grams saturated fat
0 grams trans fats
600 mg or less of sodium
Provides 2+ grams of fiber and up to 22 grams of protein
Contains Vitamin A, C or Iron"

When I discovered the line, I was quite surprised by the reasonable caloric content of their products.

b) I understand that the meals are preserved by the vacuum process they follow (equivalent to canning), rather than relying on high levels of preservatives .

In any case, consumer choices are limited when dealing with lunch. My impression is that the Compleats meals are quite competitive in terms of nutritional values vs. the alternatives.