Biscuitville switches to no trans-fat menu

INDIANAPOLIS — Biscuitville announced it has converted all 50 of its restaurants to Nutra-Clear NT cooking oil from Bunge Oils.

 

This new zero-trans-fat canola oil has the lowest saturated fat levels among the new trans-fat alternatives, a high level of heart-healthy (omega-9) monounsaturated fat.

 

"We are excited that Nutra-Clear NT gives us the opportunity to help get trans fat out of local diets, while also reducing saturated fat," said Larry Williams, purchasing director, Biscuitville.  "Because many of the zero-trans-fat oils on the market actually raise saturated fat levels, it was important for us to find an oil that does not exchange one fat for another." 

 

Following a month of extensive testing, all restaurants were converted to Nutra-Clear NT in October and November. Items prepared in the zero trans-fat oil include french fries, breaded pork chops, fried chicken filets and tenders, hash browns, country fried steak and apple turnovers.