Tasty Bite
Launched in 1995, Tasty Bite manufactures and markets over 30 different ready-to-eat Indian and pan-Asian food products across 4 categories: entrées, rices, noodles and meal inspirations. The products range from traditional Indian dishes such as a Channa Masala to fusion items such as the Tofu Corn Masala. The products require no cooking, contain no preservatives, require no refrigeration, and can be used as a main dish or a side or entrée dish.
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Type | Private |
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Industry | Consumer Packaged Goods |
Founded | 1995 |
Headquarters | Pune, India Stamford, Connecticut |
Key people | Ashok Vasudevan (Chief Executive) |
Products | Ready-to-eat Indian entrees, Asian Noodles and rices |
Parent | Mars, Incorporated |
Subsidiaries | Tasty Bite Edibles, Ltd. |
Website | tastybite.com |
Tasty Bite products are available in every state in the U.S. and are sold in most major grocery chains in the international/Asian foods aisle. In August 2017, a majority of the owner company of Tasty Bite was acquired by Mars, Incorporated. [1]
Products
The Tasty Bite portfolio includes:
Indian and Southern Asian dishes (Entrees)

- Agra Peas & Greens
- Aloo Palak
- Bangkok Beans
- Bengal Lentils
- Bombay Potatoes[2]
- Channa Masala
- Jaipur Vegetables
- Jodphur Lentils
- Kashmir Spinach
- Kerala Vegetables
- Madras Lentils
- Malaysian Lodeh
- Peas Paneer
- Punjab Eggplant
- Spinach Channa
- Spinach Dal
- Tofu Corn Masala
- Vegetable Korma
Ready To Eat Rices
- Basmati Rice
- Brown Rice
- Garlic Brown Rice
- Ginger Lentil Rice
- Jasmine Rice
- Tandoori Rice
- Tehari Herb Rice
- Thai Lime Rice
Thai and Asian Noodles (Noodles)
- Pad Thai
- Toasted Sesame
- Thai Basil
- Mushroom Lo Mein
- Kung Pao
- Lemongrass Ginger
Meal Inspirations
- Barley Medley
- Chunky Chickpeas
- Lentil Magic
- Zany Multigrain
- Zesty Lentils & Peas
Packaging
Sealed in a multi-layer retort pouch, Tasty Bite products have a shelf life up to 18 months. During the manufacturing process, the pouched are filled with food, sealed, and cooked to a finish in a retort oven under high temperature and pressure. The sealing and construction of the pouch ensure that no bacteria or other degrading factors can affect the food – it is sterilized inside the pouch. This process also ensures a high retention of the food's original aroma, texture, nutrients, and flavor. The pouches are BPA free. The Tasty Bite products are manufactured at its Bhandgaon plant, about 68 miles outside of Pune, India. The vegetables used are grown in a private farm owned and managed by the company.
References
- "Mars Food to Acquire Majority Stake in Tasty Bite". Mars, Inc. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- Snyder, Kari (June 2005). "Grab 'n go". Boating. Retrieved 5 November 2016.