Dips go Greek; Fast Thai food; Kellogg launches hot cereal

Dips Go Greek
The popularity of Greek yogurt and its extra protein has been extended to dips. Dannon, White Plains, N.Y., recently launched Oikos Greek Yogurt Dips, which are available in four varieties—Cucumber Dill, French Onion, Roasted Red Pepper, and Vegetable & Herb. The dips come in 12-oz plastic tubs and contain Greek yogurt and 25 calories, 1 g of fat, and 2 g of protein per 2-tablespoon serving. The chilled product carries a suggested retail price of $3.99.

Meanwhile, General Mills, Minneapolis, Minn., is test marketing Yoplait Greek Dippers with Nature Valley Crunchy Multigrain Chips. The product consists of strawberry yogurt with honey and sea salt-flavored chips and honey vanilla yogurt with honey and sea salt-flavored chips. It is sold in cartons of eight snack boxes (four of each flavor). Each 5.3-oz snack box contains a 4-oz cup of yogurt and package of dipping chips. Each snack box delivers 270 calories, 11 g of protein, 19 g of whole grain, and 2 g of fiber.

Fast Thai Food from the Freezer
Thai Kitchen, Hunt Valley, Md., has introduced a line of frozen Thai entrées that can go from the freezer to the kitchen table in about 5 minutes. Thai Kitchen Frozen Entrées come in five  gluten-free varieties: Chicken Pad Thai, Chicken Green Curry, Chicken Red Curry, Vegetable Green Curry, and Vegetable Red Curry. The easy-to-prepare entrées are made with high-quality ingredients including rice noodles, crisp vegetables, and sauces prepared with Thai-style herbs and spices.The 10.5-oz Chicken Green Curry variety delivers 380 calories, 11 g of fat, 54 g of carbohydrates, 16 g of protein, and 3 g of dietary fiber. The microwavable products carry a suggested retail price is $2.99.

Introduced in 1989, Thai Kitchen offers a broad line that includes more than 60 authentic Thai products. All products are shelf-stable (with the exception of the new frozen line), imported from Thailand, and feature the highest quality, all-natural ingredients.

Kellogg Launches Hot Cereal
Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich., a leader in the ready-to-eat cereal category, is heating up breakfast with the launch of Special K Nourish hot cereal. The hot cereal features a unique whole grain blend, including quinoa, oats, barley, and wheat, and each serving provides 8 g of protein and 5 g of fiber. It comes in three flavors: maple brown sugar crunch, cranberry almond, and cinnamon raisin pecan. Nourish hot cereal is available in a two-pack of single-serve cups that can be quickly prepared stirring in hot water or by adding tap water and heating in a microwave. Nuts and fruit are provided in a removable cap and can be stirred into the hot cereal for a delicious taste experience.

The company has also rolled out a line of nutrition bars under the Nourish brand. Each bar provides 5 g of fiber and 8 g of protein. Flavors include dark chocolate nut delight, cranberry almond, and lemon twist.