Despite the economic slowdown, one thing the restaurant industry failed to do away with is that ever-coveted bread basket. Thank goodness. What good is a meal without a hearty roll?! These days, bakery producers are going beyond the bread basket to provide restaurant patrons the ultimate bread experience.
The “skinny” bread
Kontos Foods, Inc., Paterson, N.J., re-launched its SmartCarb flatbread as Greek Lifestyle Flatbread. This hand-stretched flatbread was specifically formulated to appeal to protein-seeking, carb-conscious consumers. The Greek Lifestyle flatbread boasts 15 grams of protein, 21 grams of carbohydrates, just 2 grams of sugar and 190 calories per serving.