Powdered mix for beef demi-glace, a base sauce of professional kitchens. It is a light, greyish-brown powder that, once reconstituted with water and cooked, develops the character of a beef demi-glace, ready for brown sauces and meat-based reductions.
- Format: 1.5 kg blue sachet in a plastic pot; case of 2 x 1.5 kg pots
- Sold as: sold by the piece
- Main ingredients: beef stock (water, beef stock, beef fat, onion, tomato, carrot juice, herb), modified tapioca starch, salt, tapioca flour, glucose syrup, flavourings, rice flour, yeast extracts, sugar, maltodextrin, colour (caramel), rapeseed oil
- Preparation: 68 g per litre of water; stir continuously, bring to the boil and simmer 5 minutes
- Storage: cool, dry, ambient conditions; 18 months shelf life
- Allergens: none; suitable for coeliacs
- Origin: manufactured in the UK
Ideal as a base for brown sauces, stocks and reductions to pair with red meats, braised dishes, fillets and roasts. Suggested for glazing meat mains or for adding body to ragù and stews. Works well in high-volume kitchens, offering quick and consistent preparation.
Average nutritional values per 100g:
| Energy | 337 kcal / 1410 kJ |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5.7 g |
| of which saturated | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65.3 g |
| of which sugars | 11.4 g |
| Protein | 6.1 g |
| Salt | 14.0 g |