FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Feb. 12, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Cambrooke Foods, developer of low protein food products for metabolic and restricted protein patients and Paramed, Canada's National Food Distribution Center, announce a cooperative effort to bring low protein foods to Canadians who previously had limited options of food to satisfy their strict low protein diets.
Cambrooke Foods President Lynn Paolella stated, "Relying on the treatment of a low protein diet for one's health and well-being doesn't have to represent a life long sentence of not having good tasting food. Cambrooke Foods is as much about dignity and self-esteem as it is about good taste."
Lynn and her husband David started the company two years ago because they themselves have two children with PKU who must rely on this special food to eat. People with PKU and other similar metabolic disorders require a strict low protein diet for life. Deviating from the diet causes toxic amino acids to accumulate in the blood, interfering with brain function and causing neurological disorders.
Cambrooke Foods, which is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, expanded to Canada in September of 2002 opening a distribution facility which houses their fresh frozen low protein line of breads, bagels, and cheeses products, along with pasta, baking mixes and snack foods.
Roman Bhattacharya, who manages National Food Distribution Centre, the source for metabolic products in Canada, will be able to service Canadian customers in both official languages. He stated that, "Cambrooke brings a new dimension to the taste availability of products in the low protein range. Their entrance into this market gives renewed vitality and yet perpetuates the trend towards better tasting and easier to use foods for people with hereditary metabolic diseases."
People can call Cambrooke foods to order or purchase directly from Paramed, which is located in Montreal at (1-888-606-6676). Their Web site is www.paramedinc.com. For more information about Cambrooke Foods, visit their Web site at www.cambrookefoods.com. They are always open, toll free at (866) 4-LOW-PRO/(866) 456-9776. Cambrooke's headquarters is located at 2 Central St, Framingham, MA 01701.