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Commercial Beef Stock Base Paste | Major Beef Stock | 1kg Tub | Major KA117
£33.74
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£40.49/ inc vat
- High Yield
- Instant Mixing
- FSA 2024 Salt Compliant
- Gluten & Nut Free
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Product Overview
Here’s a real kitchen essential for any professional chef or caterer. This is the Major International Commercial Beef Stock Paste, a top-quality, high-yield base that delivers a rich, authentic beef flavour every single time. Forget spending hours simmering bones; this paste provides that deep, savoury foundation for your dishes in an instant, giving you consistency and quality in one handy tub. It’s the secret weapon you need for creating standout sauces, gravies, soups, and casseroles that will have customers coming back for more.
Designed specifically for the demands of a busy commercial kitchen, this beef stock base is for anyone who values their time and refuses to compromise on taste. Whether you're running a bustling gastropub, a large-scale catering operation, a school canteen, or a high-end restaurant, this paste ensures your dishes meet the mark. Being gluten-free, nut-free, and compliant with 2024 FSA salt guidelines, it’s a smart, inclusive choice for modern menus, allowing you to cater to a wider audience with complete confidence.
With a fantastic yield of 62.5 litres from a single 1kg tub and an included scoop for perfect portion control, it’s not just a flavour powerhouse but also incredibly cost-effective. It mixes instantly into hot water or can be stirred directly into your cooking, saving precious minutes during a hectic service. For a reliable, no-fuss professional beef bouillon paste that elevates your cooking, you’ve found your perfect partner.
Key Features and Benefits
- High Yield: Makes a whopping 62.5 litres of stock per tub.
- Instant Mixing: Dissolves immediately, saving you valuable time during service.
- FSA 2024 Salt Compliant: Helps you create healthier dishes that meet regulations easily.
- Gluten & Nut Free: Caters safely to customers with dietary requirements.
- Rich Beef Flavour: Delivers an authentic, deep taste for superior sauces.
- Versatile Paste Format: Perfect for stocks, gravies, sauces, casseroles, and even rubs.
- Portion Control Scoop: Includes a measuring scoop for consistent results every time.
- Ambient Storage: A convenient 1kg tub that’s easy to store.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Major International
- SKU: KA117
- Yield: 62.5 Litres per tub
- Pack Size: 1kg
- Weight: 1.24 kg
- Dietary Information: Gluten Free, Nut Free
- Compliance: Meets 2024 FSA Salt Guidelines
- Included: Measuring scoop for portion control
Expert Review and Insights
In catering, consistency is king, and this is where Major’s stock paste really shines. It delivers a remarkably deep and rounded beef flavour that you just don't get from powders, and it dissolves beautifully without any graininess. It's a proper workhorse product that provides a reliable foundation, freeing up chefs to focus on the more creative aspects of a dish.
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- Pro: The flavour is genuinely impressive; it tastes authentic, not artificial or overly salty.
- Heads-up: As a paste, you must ensure the lid is sealed tightly to maintain its quality.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Old Mill Inn, a popular pub in Aberfeldy, Scotland, needed to standardise their gravy flavour, which often varied between chefs and during busy weekend services. They switched to the Major KA117 Beef Stock paste to ensure a dependable result.
"We were struggling to keep our gravy consistent, especially on a packed Sunday. This stock paste gives us that rich, deep flavour every single time, without the hours of simmering. Our customers have noticed the difference."
David Campbell – Head Chef
Since making the change, the pub has reduced its sauce preparation time by over 30% and received consistently positive feedback on its roasts and pies.
Usage and Storage Guide
Getting the Best Flavour
- Use the included scoop (approx. 16g) per litre of boiling water for a perfectly balanced stock.
- For a richer flavour boost, stir the paste directly into sauces, stews, or casseroles as they cook.
- Experiment by using it as a savoury rub for joints of meat before roasting.
- Always taste as you go; it's easy to build up the flavour to your exact preference.
Keeping It Fresh
- Always ensure the lid is sealed tightly after you've taken what you need.
- Store the tub in a cool, dry place like a pantry or storeroom, away from heat and direct sunlight.
- Use a clean, dry utensil every time to avoid introducing moisture or contaminants into the paste.
- Keep an eye on the best-before date on the packaging to ensure optimal quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this product suitable for vegetarians or vegans?
A: No, this is a beef stock base made with real beef extract and is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets.
Q: How much paste do I use to make 1 litre of stock?
A: The recommended ratio is 16g of paste per 1 litre of boiling water. The included measuring scoop makes this easy and consistent.
Q: Can I add the Major KA117 beef stock directly into a sauce or stew?
A: Absolutely. It dissolves instantly at any stage of cooking, making it perfect for adding a flavour boost whenever you need it.
Q: Is this beef stock base for restaurants actually gluten-free?
A: Yes, it is certified gluten-free. It is also free from nuts, making it a safer choice for kitchens catering to dietary needs.
Q: What is the consistency of the paste like?
A: It’s a thick, rich, and smooth paste, which makes it very easy to scoop out and measure accurately without any mess or clumping.
Q: Does this product meet the 2024 FSA salt reduction targets?
A: Yes, this stock has been specifically formulated to meet the 2024 Food Standards Agency salt guidelines for savoury products.
Q: What is the shelf life once opened?
A: When stored correctly in a cool, dry place with the lid sealed tightly, it has an excellent shelf life. For the specific date, please refer to the packaging.
Q: Does the 1kg tub come with a scoop?
A: Yes, a handy measuring scoop is included inside the tub for easy and consistent portion control every time you use it.
The Major Advantage: Consistency in Every Scoop
In the world of professional cooking, consistency is currency. The Major International brand is built on this principle, providing chefs with foundational ingredients that perform flawlessly, day in, day out. This commercial beef stock paste isn't just about flavour; it's about trust. It removes the variables of making stock from scratch—the time, the cost of ingredients, the risk of an inconsistent batch—and replaces them with guaranteed results. This operational reliability is invaluable. It frees up your skilled chefs from a laborious, time-consuming task, allowing them to focus their creativity where it matters most. Investing in a trusted base like this is an investment in your kitchen's efficiency, your menu's dependability, and ultimately, in the satisfaction of your customers who return for the dishes they know and love.
Explore more from Major InternationalWhy Meeting FSA Salt Guidelines Matters for Your Business
You’ve probably seen ‘Meets 2024 FSA Salt Guidelines’ and wondered what it really means for you. Simply put, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has set targets to encourage food producers and kitchens to reduce the amount of salt in their food, helping to improve public health. Using an ingredient that is already compliant takes a huge piece of guesswork off your plate. Think of it like having a pre-approved building block for your recipes. You can craft delicious, savoury dishes knowing that the foundation is already hitting key nutritional targets. It’s particularly vital for businesses like schools or care homes, but it also shows all your customers that you take their health and wellbeing seriously, building trust and confidence in your menu.
Who Should Buy This?
- Restaurants & Bistros: A brilliant time-saver for creating a consistent, high-quality base for signature sauces and classic soups.
- Gastropubs: The perfect foundation for rich, memorable gravy for Sunday roasts and hearty steak pie fillings.
- Event Caterers: This catering beef stock paste is ideal for large-scale cooking, ensuring flavour consistency across every function.
- Schools & Care Homes: A safe, allergen-free, and lower-salt option for creating delicious and nutritious meals at volume.
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