November/December 2007
Ted’s Montana Grill’s entire menu is now trans fat free. With 51 Ted’s Montana Grill restaurants in 18 states, Ted’s Montana Grill is one of the first full-service restaurant companies to offer a completely zero trans fat menu. “Consumers are increasingly more aware of the threat trans fats pose to our health,” says Randy McAdoo, director of purchasing for Ted’s Montana Grill. “We’ve gone through extensive testing to make sure all of our recipes and ingredients address this issue and still remain flavorful and delicious.” The Ted’s research and development team completed eight months of testing to ensure that food quality and taste would not be impacted. For example, 10 different cooking oils were tested before one was selected. The company now uses Hi-Oleic canola oil instead of the traditional partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. In all, about six menu items or ingredients changed, including grilled mushrooms, butter for buns and lemon butter for steaks. “It’s time for full-service restaurants, not just quick service, to eliminate trans fats. Diners shouldn’t have to choose between delicious food and healthy food,” McAdoo adds. Also as part of the company’s fifth anniversary year, Ted’s Montana Grill has unveiled a new website.
