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Bachman Snack Products Remain 'Fake Fat' Free.


READING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 23, 1998--In response to recent questions related to the FDA's approval of the fat substitute olestra olestra Sucrose polyester, Olean® A proprietary synthetic–no-calorie fat, approved by the FDA–for use in savory snack foods–eg, tortilla chips, potato chips, and crackers; Side effects GI discomfort including cramps, diarrhea; it , Joseph F. Welch Welch , William Henry 1850-1934.

American pathologist and bacteriologist who discovered the bacteria that causes gas gangrene.
, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  and president of The Bachman Co., one of the oldest producers of pretzels, potato chips, Jax cheese twists and a full line of snack foods A list of snack foods is shown below. For more information, see snack foods. List of snack foods
Chips
(Crisps)
  • Banana chips
  • Bugles
  • Cheese curls
  • Cheese puffs
  • Combos
  • Corn chips
  • Nachos
  • Pita chips
  • Pretzel
  • Potato chips
, stated today that based upon its findings, Bachman products will not contain olestra or any other synthetic fat substitute.

"Bachman has been using natural ingredients in its products since our very first pretzel was twisted in 1884. We will not risk the health and safety of the loyal customers who enjoy our healthy snack products," Welch said.

"For 115 years families in the Northeast region have trusted Bachman products because of their reputation as fresh, crisp, tasty snacks made with all natural products," he said.

"We will not abandon our longtime long·time  
adj.
Having existed or persisted for a long time: a longtime friend; a longtime resident of Detroit.


longtime
Adjective
 commitment to quality just to produce a trendy chip that may not be healthy for consumers," Welch said.

Bachman has rejected all synthetic fat substitutes such as olestra from its Phoenixville, Pa., plant near Philadelphia, where its All Natural Golden Crisp Golden Crisp is a breakfast cereal made by Post Cereals. It consists of sweetened puffed wheat. The advertisements feature its mascot, an anthropomorphic cartoon bear character known as Sugar Bear, who sings the jingle, "Can't get enough of that Golden Crisp.  and Golden Ridge potato chips are made.

The Bachman Co., of Reading, is a leader in snack food manufacturing in the Northeast region. Bachman products, family favorites since 1884, are crafted to the highest quality standards and are distributed by independent owner-operator distributors.

    CONTACT: The Bachman Co.
                  by
              O'ND Public Relations
              Larry Rubin, 610/660-0767, ext. 29


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