Quick meals for children on the go

Thursday, 8 September 2011 3:37 PM

Cooking from scratch is the best way to stay in control of healthy eating - but every now and then, when time is of the essence, a balanced ready meal really hits the spot. No Added Salt is a family-run business making pre-packed meals for children.

The packaging is recyclable/biodegradable and the dishes they supply for reheating remain cool when put in the oven or microwave.

The range includes Chicken Nuggets, Beef Burgers, Mini Fish Fillets, Cottage Pie, Chicken Casserole, Sausage & Mash, Spaghetti Bolognese, Tomato Penne and Spaghetti with meatballs. There are also 24 further dishes currently being developed, in association with leading nutritionist Sarah Almond.

Kay Shearing was inspired to start the business cooking for her grandchildren.

“Each dish is packed full of hidden vegetables and herbs, which has allowed us to achieve the best nutritional levels on the market,” said Mrs Shearing. “I’ve developed an amazing parsley concentrate, I add cauliflower in the mash, and even apples and parsnips in the sausages.”

 



 

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