Where is 4Real sold? What if I can’t find your products in my local market, how can I get them?

Visit our Where to Buy tab to find the retailer(s) that sell our products.

Do any of 4Real foods contain peanuts?

Nope! Our food does not have peanuts in them nor are there peanuts on the machines where we make 4Real food.

What are the allergens of your products?

We are very aware that different children have different allergies. Therefore, we have dedicated a section of our website that lists out the allergens for each product.

Are your products Kosher?

At the present time, 4Real products are not Kosher.

Are there any artificial sweeteners in your products?

No, as part of the Honest to Goodness Pledge, our products contain no artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives. If you don't understand any of the ingredients listed on our label, visit our Label Lingo section for more information.

Why does the package say, “Best if enjoyed by, or freeze by”? Can 4Real be stored in my freezer? How should it be stored?

4Real can definitely be stored in the freezer. You can find 4Real food in the chilled section of your grocery store, because we wanted to deliver you our food in the freshest format possible. If your child does not eat our product by the Best if Enjoyed by Date, please feel free to store the food in your freezer to preserve the life of the product. Once you are ready to feed your child, simply take 4Real out of the freezer and follow our frozen cooking instructions. Click here for our frozen cooking instructions.

Are the cooking instructions different if I freeze 4Real?

Yes... Frozen cooking instructions can be found in Our Products

How do I contact 4Real to report comments or quality concerns?

Visit our ‘Contact Us’ section.

Do your foods contain too much sodium?

4Real provides 1/3 or less of the daily sodium requirements for children. So, this is the appropriate amount of sodium for one meal, and probably considerably less sodium than many other foods that children typically choose. To read more about nutritional guidelines for children, visit our Nutrition 101 section.

Is it healthy for my child to have multiple 4Real foods each day?

Sure, 4Real is a smart calorie choice, adding valuable nutrition to your child’s day, such as protein and fiber, without adding too much fat or sodium. A 4Real meal is a great lunch or dinner option, and can be enjoyed as often as desired! Very often when we are rushing around, it seems like the easiest thing to do is to pick up fast food for kids. But who knows what they are really eating when you give them a meal like this? Chances are it is much higher in calories, fat, sodium and preservatives than 4Real. So stock up on your kids favorite variety of 4Real, and save time, money and calories by giving them this quick and healthy meal option, instead of picking up food on the run.

What kind of side dishes do you recommend I prepare along with the 4Real meal?

4Real meals are calorie controlled, so you can feel free to prepare a healthy side dish for your child, without worrying that they are going to take in too many calories. You can always add more vegetables as a side dish, this is a great way to add important vitamins and minerals to a meal. Kids love finger foods such as cut up cucumbers, olives, cooked baby carrots, string beans, and even edamame (a soy bean, fun for kids to eat)! Your kids can have 4Real as their entree, and then enjoy the side dishes that you have prepared for the rest of the family.

How can I increase the fiber in my child's diet?

Each 4Real product helps your child to meet their fiber needs each day, providing up to 6 grams of fiber per serving. Fruits and vegetables also provide fiber. So having a fruit bowl on the counter, and serving of veggies at lunch and dinner can help your child to eat more fiber each day. Snacks are also a great way to sneak fiber into your kid’s diets. Fruits and vegetables as snacks are an obvious healthy choice. You can also find other snack foods fortified with fiber. High fiber breakfast cereal is also a good way for your kids to start off their day in a fiber filled way!

Are 4Real meals diet products? Do they work for weight loss?

We do not recommend that a child follow a weight loss plan without consulting their pediatrician. If a child is recommended to follow a reduced calorie, or calorie controlled plan, 4Real may help because they are calorie controlled, and portion controlled, so they help kids to learn what proper serving sizes are, with the right amount of calories. Often when a child needs to be mindful of their weight, the best solution is for them to increase their daily activity, and also learn to eat only when they feel physically hungry, and to choose reasonable portion sizes. 4Real can be an easy solution for a hungry child, as the protein and the fiber should help them to feel full, and the pre-portioned serving size can help to educate the child on what a healthy serving size should be.

How many calories does my child need each day?

Using the latest recommendations from health agencies, we have compiled a list of current guidelines for children, to help you to better understand how many calories, how much fat, sodium and other nutrients your child needs each day. Each 4Real meal was designed to fit within these guidelines, so you can feel confident you are feeding your child not only delicious, but also healthy food.

Is the 4Real packaging recyclable?

Yes it is! Our outer carton is made out of recyclable materials. Please recycle wherever facilities exist.

How can I add a friend/relative to your mailing list?

Visit our ‘Tell A Friend’ section in order to add a friend/relative to our mailing list.

Do you have any new products coming out?

We sure do - check back for our announcements of upcoming new products, or sign up for our newsletter and we will alert you of new product introductions. To sign up for our newsletter, visit our ‘Contact Us’ section.