How does turkey fit into todays diverse ethnic population and the corresponding food preferences?
As the United States becomes a more diverse population, cultural and religious restrictions limit the amount of other proteins that restaurants and public institutions offer on their menus. Turkey products such as turkey ham, sausage and bacon are the perfect alternative for pork products, while ground turkey, turkey cutlets, medallions and tenderloins are easily substituted for beef. Sandwich offerings can be broadened with turkey salami and turkey pastrami. Pizza toppings can be enhanced with the use of turkey pepperoni. • What demographic groups most readily accept turkey as part of restaurant dining? Away-from-home consumption of turkey sandwiches continues to grow, appealing to about everyone: diners between 18-64 years old, dual-income families and employed singles. Nearly 80 percent of consumers surveyed said they would order turkey when eating out if it were offered on the menu. • Many of my customers want a high protein/low carbohydrate diet. How can I alter my menu to fit int
As the United States becomes a more diverse population, cultural and religious restrictions limit the amount of other proteins that restaurants and public institutions offer on their menus. Turkey products such as turkey ham, sausage and bacon are the perfect alternative for pork products, while ground turkey, turkey cutlets, medallions and tenderloins are easily substituted for beef. • What are the differences between organic, free-range and kosher turkeys? Organic Turkey: Turkeys raised on an organic operation must be fed organic feed and given access to the outdoors. They are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Free-range Turkey: Turkey producers must demonstrate to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service that the turkey has been allowed access to the outside. Kosher Turkey: From a technical perspective, the term kosher may be used only on the labels of poultry that are prepared under rabbinical supervision. From a culinary viewpoint, a kosher turkey indicates a turkey that
