General FAQ's
Q: What is new from Brothers-All-Natural?
A: New to the Brothers-All-Natural line-up this year is Fruit and Oats. This is the first ever hot cereal that combines 50% whole grain oats and 50% fruit. Each serving of Fruit and Oats provides one daily serving of grain and one daily serving of fruit. The product is perfect for on the go. Just pop the top and inside you have the fruit, oats and even a spoon! Just add hot water or milk and you are ready to enjoy...
Q: Where are Brothers-All-Natural products sold?
A: Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps are available at Costco, Whole Foods, Wild Oats, Smart & Final, Giant, A&P, Pathmark, Disney Theme-parks, Wal-Mart stores, CVS, B.J.'s. and many other retailers across the U.S.
Q: What happens during the freeze-drying process?
A: The process of freeze-drying removes virtually all the water from foods while the basic cell structure and nutrient composition remain largely unchanged. Freeze-drying allows foods to be stored at room temperature for one year or longer. It also causes less damage to foods, such as shrinkage or toughening, than other dehydration methods which use heat. Flavors and smells also remain generally unchanged. Brothers-All-Natural freeze-dries to lock in the natural goodness of fruit while making eating fruit easier and mess-free.
Q: What size/type packages are Brothers-All-Natural products available in?
A: Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps, Potato Crisps and Fruit and Oats are available in individually portioned packages, which help promote portion control and maintain a high quality product. Each bag is filled to one-half cup providing two fruit servings or, one-third cup providing one fruit serving.
Q: How does Brothers-All-Natural ensure a safe product?
A: At Brothers-All-Natural, food safety is a top priority. All our processing plants are ISO9001 certified and have successfully implemented the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program. In addition to assurance the facility has been inspected by SGS, an internationally recognized 3rd party audit organization.
Fruit Crisps
Q: What are Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps?
A: Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps are 100 percent real fruit, peeled, sliced and gently freeze-dried into a light, flavorful chip-like "crisp" - all made with no added sugar or preservatives. Fruit Crisps contain zero grams of fat and sodium plus only 30-70 calories per serving (depending upon the fruit).
Q: What are Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps made of?
A: Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps are 100 percent all-natural fruit. As a freeze-dried product, they provide the natural goodness of fruit with greater shelf-stability and without any preservatives, added sugars or fats used in most dried fruits in the marketplace.
Q: Are Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps really all natural?
A: Yes, Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps are 100 percent all natural. They provide the natural goodness of fruit without preservatives, additives, stabilizers or added sugars or fats.
Q: How many flavor varieties are available?
A: Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps are available in seven flavors, including Fuji Apple, Asian Pear, Strawberry, Banana, Pineapple, Strawberry-Banana and new White and Yellow Peach.
Q: Why should I choose freeze-dried fruit over fresh fruit?
A: Freeze-dried fruit, such as Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps, is a convenient way for people to meet their daily fruit recommendations, anytime and anywhere, without worrying about spoilage or the mess of eating fresh fruit.
Q: Why should I choose freeze-dried fruit over regular dried fruit?
A: Freeze-drying allows foods to be stored at room temperature for one year or longer and causes less damage to foods, such as shrinkage, toughening, than other dehydration methods which use heat. Many varieties of regular dried fruit also contain added sugar as well as preservatives such as sulphur dioxide, while Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps are simply 100 percent all-natural fruit.
Q: Are Fruit Crisps intended for adults or children?
A: Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps are intended for all age groups. They're great for children's lunchboxes and for after school snacks, and adults also enjoy eating them on-the-go and at the office. They also can be safely incorporated into an toddler's diet at the same time other forms of fruit and potatoes are introduced.
Fruit & Oats
Q: When will Brothers-All-Natural Fruit and Oats be available and where will they be sold?
A: Brothers-All-Natural Fruit and Oats are available online now and at Costco Wholesale.
Q: Are the Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps used in Fruit and Oats really all natural?
A: Yes, Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps are 100 percent all natural. They provide the natural goodness of fruit without preservatives, additives, stabilizers or added sugars or fats.
Q: How many flavor varieties are available?
A: Fruit and Oats are available in a variety 12-pack containing 6 servings of Mixed Berry and 6 servings of Strawberry/Banana.
Potato Crisps
Q: What are Brothers-All-Natural Potato Crisps?
A: Brothers-All-Natural Potato Crisps are the first-ever 100 percent naturally fat-free potato chips with only 45 calories per serving. They are all-natural, freeze-dried sliced potatoes with no added fat, Olestra or preservatives found in traditional fried and baked potato chips. Brothers-All-Natural Potato Crisps use only fresh, natural seasonings and sea salt for flavor.
Q: What are Brothers-All-Natural Potato Crisps made of?
A: Brothers-All-Natural Potato Crisps are 100 percent all-natural potatoes. As a freeze-dried product, they provide the natural goodness of potatoes with greater shelf-stability and without any preservatives, added sugars or fats used in most potato chips in the marketplace.
Q: Are Brothers-All-Natural Potato Crisps really all natural?
A: Yes, Brothers-All-Natural Potato Crisps are 100 percent all natural. They provide the natural goodness of potatoes without preservatives, additives, stabilizers or added sugars or fats.
Q: Are Potato Crisps intended for adults or children?
A: Brothers-All-Natural Potato Crisps are intended for all age groups. They're great for children's lunchboxes and for after school snacks, and adults also enjoy eating them on-the-go and at the office. They also can be safely incorporated into an toddler's diet at the same time other forms of fruit and potatoes are introduced.