Ryandel
January 14th, 2009, 06:38 PM
Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 5:07:05 PM - Source: nrn.com
Pizza Hut said Monday it is doing away with artificial preservatives, colors and flavors in its food.
As part of the process, Pizza Hut said it would use only pepperoni and other sausages that do not contain artificial preservatives or colors and are free of nitrates and nitrites. In addition, the chain said it is changing the beef and chicken it uses, and added that its sauces are now free of high-fructose corn syrup.
Pizza Hut said the move was spurred by successful tests last year of "The Natural" pizza, which incorporated all-natural ingredients. The pizza also included all-natural mozzarella, but a spokesman said the company has no immediate plans to use that cheese on the rest of its pizzas.
The company wouldn't discuss cost details of the switch to natural ingredients. However, the chain's president, Scott Bergren, said: "We worked hard to create just the right balance of cheese and premium toppings on our natural pizzas to get the perfect taste combination for our customers. While premium toppings always cost a little more, we believe our customers' satisfaction is worth investing in, and the response has been very positive."
On Monday, the company also launched nationwide a new pizza box made from 40 percent recycled materials.
Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, based in Louisville, Ky., operates or franchises more than 10,000 units worldwide, including more than 6,000 in the United States. The chain's new natural products are available only in its U.S. restaurants.
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Pizza Hut said Monday it is doing away with artificial preservatives, colors and flavors in its food.
As part of the process, Pizza Hut said it would use only pepperoni and other sausages that do not contain artificial preservatives or colors and are free of nitrates and nitrites. In addition, the chain said it is changing the beef and chicken it uses, and added that its sauces are now free of high-fructose corn syrup.
Pizza Hut said the move was spurred by successful tests last year of "The Natural" pizza, which incorporated all-natural ingredients. The pizza also included all-natural mozzarella, but a spokesman said the company has no immediate plans to use that cheese on the rest of its pizzas.
The company wouldn't discuss cost details of the switch to natural ingredients. However, the chain's president, Scott Bergren, said: "We worked hard to create just the right balance of cheese and premium toppings on our natural pizzas to get the perfect taste combination for our customers. While premium toppings always cost a little more, we believe our customers' satisfaction is worth investing in, and the response has been very positive."
On Monday, the company also launched nationwide a new pizza box made from 40 percent recycled materials.
Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, based in Louisville, Ky., operates or franchises more than 10,000 units worldwide, including more than 6,000 in the United States. The chain's new natural products are available only in its U.S. restaurants.
http://i2.asntown.net/4/at1231974217539.jpg