At this time, Traditions does not sell meals directly to individuals.  We sell meals to senior meal providers and third-party distributors.  Individuals can contact their Local Area Agency on Aging office to request Traditions meals.

Agencies or companies, contact us at 877-936-8148, option 5, or customer@traditionsi.com to establish an account. Our friendly staff will gladly assist you.. 

Each meal is labeled with cooking instructions for both microwave and conventional ovens. Heating Traditions meals in a toaster oven is not recommended. A sample of the tray label with cooking instructions may be viewed here. 

Microwave:

Microwave wattages vary greatly, and Traditions cooking instructions provide only a recommended time. You may need to modify cook times for your microwave. A list of recommended cook times may be accessed here.

Conventional Oven

Recommended cooking time for most Traditions meals in a conventional oven is 25 minutes at 350°F. You may need to modify this time for your oven. A list of recommended cook times may be accessed here.

Whether you cook your Traditions meal in the microwave or oven, carefully remove the tray and allow to stand for 2 minutes. Check the temperature of the meal using a food thermometer to ensure meal is cooked thoroughly (165°F).

General heating instructions are provided on the insert included in each meal box. A sample insert may be viewed here. 

Traditions documents and posts information for the Big Eight allergens – milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, and peanuts.

A complete ingredient list, including allergens, is located on bottom of each Traditions meal. A sample tray label may be viewed here.  Allergen information for meals is also available on the Traditions website. Click on any meal for complete ingredient and allergen lists.

Ingredient and allergen statements for menu components (bread, milk, juices, and desserts) are listed either directly on the item’s package or on the insert included in the meal package. A sample insert may be viewed here.  

Traditions’ Registered Dietitians create menus to meet the most frequent nutritional requirements for senior meal programs. Currently, our regular menus meet these nutritional standards: 1/3 DRI for Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, calcium, and zinc; greater than 600 calories; greater than 7 gram of fiber; less than 35% fat; and fewer than 1,200 milligrams of sodium.

All meal components are packed and frozen by Traditions prior their expiration dates. Freezing inhibits the growth of bacteria; therefore, frozen items do not deteriorate as quickly as they would under refrigeration or at room temperature. Hence, the expiration dates on the individual frozen items such as cookies, fruit cups, bars and juices are no longer valid.

Each Traditions frozen meal is stamped with a date of production and an expiration date. The expiration date is one year after production. Please use the meal expiration date to determine the last date of consumption.

Dry milk may be stored at room temperature. Prepared milk should be stored under refrigeration. 

Mixing instruction are printed on each package of Traditions powdered milk. A listing of mixing instructions for all milk pack sizes may be found here. 

Tips for making milk from powder are also available on the insert included in every Traditions meal box. A sample insert may be viewed here.