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To see the answers to the questions listed below you may click on either the "+" icon to the left of the question or on the question itself (the gray box).
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 | Can the tray be reused? |
| We do not recommend that the tray be reused because it was not designed as a permanent container. |
| Is it safe to use the product, once thawed? |
| We do not recommend using any STOUFFER'S® product if it is thawed. |
| Is the tray recyclable? |
| Our trays are made from CPET, a crystallized form of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), and are marked with SPI code #1. PET is used for such packaging as plastic soda bottles. Unfortunately, the current weak recycling market for colored PET means that the opportunity to recycle this tray does not exist for a substantial majority of consumers in the U.S. We chose this type of tray for our LEAN CUISINE frozen entrées because of its superior performance in both conventional and microwave oven environments. |
| What causes ice crystals to form on top of the product? |
| Ice crystals occur naturally on frozen product. Excessive ice crystals (a snowy appearance) may result from fluctuations in storage temperature. |
| My microwave does not have 50% power. What can I do to microwave your products properly? |
| 50% power is synonymous with power level 5, medium, medium-low, and in some instances, defrost. However, if the microwave has only one setting, you can prepare the product on high for half the amount of time. If the product is not done in that amount of time, continue cooking on high but check after a minute or so to keep it from overcooking. |
| The polyunsaturated, monounsaturated and saturated fat grams do not add up to the total fat grams on the package. Where are the "missing" fat grams? |
| The fat listed on our package accounts for all of the fat in the product, including the polyunsaturated, monounsaturated and saturated fat. However, the three fats may not add up to the total because the balance is made up of unclassified fats such as triglycerides, glycerol and trans-fatty acids. |
| The cheese on my LEAN CUISINE French Bread pizza does not melt completely or as nicely as the Stouffer's French Bread pizza. Why? |
| The cheese used on LEAN CUISINE pizzas is a low-fat cheese, which is lower in cholesterol than most other cheese; hence it does not have the melting characteristics of a high-fat pizza. |
| When did you become part of NESTLE®? |
| In 1973, Nestlé acquired The STOUFFER'S Corporation, a company that dates back to the 1920s and whose frozen foods division was officially launched in 1954 with the introduction of STOUFFER'S brand of entrées. |
| When was STOUFFER'S LEAN CUISINE launched? |
| LEAN CUISINE was introduced in 1981, setting the taste standard for healthy entrées. |
| How do I change my email address on LeanCuisine.com? |
- First, go to www.LeanCuisine.com and click the SIGN IN at the upper right margin of the homepage.
- On the next screen, enter your current email address and password in the form on the right margin of screen and click the GO button.
- After you are signed in, click the MY INFO button located in the upper right margin of the screen.
- You’ll be presented with an editable form showing your current contact information. You will find your current email address in the first column of options above your first name. Delete your current address from this field and enter your new address. Then click the SUBMIT button at the bottom, center of your screen.
- If you have successfully saved your new email, you will receive a Thank You message from LeanCuisine.com. If you wish to sign out, please click the SIGN OUT button at the upper right side of your screen.
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| What does the clock face on the inside of your package indicate? |
| The clock face is a code used for internal packaging control and is solely a system used by our printing and packaging department. |
| Why can't I prepare your products in a toaster oven? |
| Our Product Development personnel do not recommend using a toaster oven due to the toaster oven's small size and proximity of the heating element to the container. |
| Do you have coupons available? |
| We occasionally offer cents-off coupons in local newspapers and through direct mailing programs. In addition, we suggest that you watch for special sales or promotions at your local grocery store. |
| Why is the sodium level in your products so high? |
| The sodium levels for our LEAN CUISINE products were set after examining sodium intake guidelines for healthy adults. The U. S. Food & Drug Administration guideline advises that healthy adults should limit their sodium intake to 2400 mg daily. Although LEAN CUISINE is not required to meet any government regulations on sodium restrictions, we maintain a self-imposed guideline to ensure great taste and good health. |
| What is difference between sodium and salt? |
| "Salt" usually refers to table salt, technically known as sodium chloride. Salt contains about 40% sodium and 60% chloride. "Sodium" refers to a specific mineral, which happens to be part of common table salt. It is sodium, not salt, which is usually studied in relation to health issues. |
| How much sodium is contained in a teaspoon of salt? |
| One teaspoon of salt contains 2,000 mg of sodium. |
| Please contact us at Nestlé USA at 1-800-993-8625, Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 10 PM Eastern time, or click here to email us. |