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Commercial Cheddar Base Paste | Cheese Sauce Base | 1kg Tub | Major KA120
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- High-Yield Concentrate
- Instant Mixing
- Portion Control Scoop
- Gluten-Free Formula
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Product Overview
Here’s a real kitchen essential for anyone needing delicious, reliable cheese sauce on tap. The Major KA120 is a professional-grade commercial cheddar cheese sauce base, delivered as a concentrated paste in a handy 1kg tub. It’s designed to take all the hassle out of making cheese sauce from scratch, giving you a perfectly smooth, flavourful, and consistent base every single time, without the grating, melting, and potential splitting.
This is a must-have for busy commercial kitchens, from bustling pubs and takeaways to school canteens and event caterers. If you’re serving up macaroni and cheese, loaded fries, nachos, or cheesy bakes, this paste is your new best friend. It’s incredibly high-yield—just one 1kg tub gives you the equivalent flavour of over 7kg of mature cheddar, saving you space, time, and money. Plus, it’s gluten-free, nut-free, and suitable for vegetarians, making it a brilliant, versatile choice for modern menus.
Forget wrestling with temperamental roux and expensive blocks of cheese. With this clever paste, you just scoop, mix with milk or water, and heat for a flawless cheese sauce in minutes. It’s the ultimate shortcut to cheesy perfection, ensuring your customers get the same great taste with every order.
Key Features and Benefits
- High-Yield Concentrate: Get the flavour of 7.45kg of cheese from 1kg.
- Instant Mixing: Dissolves easily into liquids at any stage of cooking.
- Portion Control Scoop: Included scoop helps you manage costs and ensure consistency.
- Gluten-Free Formula: Safely cater to customers with gluten intolerances or coeliac disease.
- Nut-Free Recipe: Reduces the risk of cross-contamination for allergy sufferers.
- Vegetarian Friendly: A versatile base suitable for a wide range of diets.
- Meets 2024 FSA Salt Guidelines: Helps you create responsible and compliant menu items effortlessly.
- Ambient Storage: The space-saving tub doesn't need refrigerating before opening.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Major International
- SKU: KA120
- Pack Size: 1kg Tub
- Product Weight: 1.1kg
- Yield Equivalent: 1kg of paste provides the flavour of 7.45kg of medium mature cheddar
- Dietary Information: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Suitable for Vegetarians
- Compliance: Meets 2024 FSA Salt Reduction Guidelines
- Format: Concentrated Paste
- Included: Measuring scoop for portion control
Expert Review and Insights
The Major International paste is a classic workhorse product you’ll find in so many smart kitchens. It’s not about pretending to be a fancy artisanal sauce; it’s about delivering an incredibly reliable and consistent cheddar base that chefs can trust. It takes the guesswork and labour out of a core menu component, freeing up valuable time during a busy service.
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- Pro: The consistency is fantastic, producing a smooth sauce without any splitting.
- Con: It’s a base, so you’ll want to add seasoning for a signature flavour.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Hungry Highlander, a popular food truck based in Inverness, was struggling to keep up with demand for their signature 'Mac 'n' Haggis' dish. Making cheese sauce from scratch was time-consuming and led to inconsistencies between batches, especially during the busy tourist season.
"The Major cheese sauce base has been a revelation. Our prep time for the mac 'n' cheese has been cut by over 70%, and every single portion is as good as the last. It's freed up one of our team to focus on serving customers, which is where the real money is made."
Ewan McGregor – Owner, The Hungry Highlander
By switching to the Major KA120 base, The Hungry Highlander achieved perfect sauce consistency and increased their service speed, allowing them to serve an estimated 30% more customers during peak hours.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Getting It Ready (Preparation)
- Always use a clean, dry scoop to remove paste from the tub to avoid contamination.
- For best results, gradually whisk the paste into a warm liquid (like milk or water) in a saucepan.
- Avoid boiling the liquid, as a gentle heat is all that's needed to create a smooth sauce.
- Start with the recommended ratio, then adjust liquid to achieve your desired thickness.
Keeping It Right (Storage)
- Before opening, store the tub in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- After opening, ensure the lid is sealed tightly after each use.
- Refrigerate after opening and use within the recommended timeframe on the packaging.
- Do not freeze the paste in the tub; however, a prepared sauce made from the paste can be frozen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this sauce ready to use from the tub?
A: No, this is a concentrated base paste. You need to mix it with a liquid like milk or water and heat it gently to create the sauce.
Q: How much sauce does a 1kg tub make?
A: It's very high-yield. While the exact volume depends on your desired thickness, 1kg of paste provides the equivalent cheese flavour of 7.45kg of cheddar, making many litres of sauce.
Q: Is this product suitable for vegetarians?
A: Yes, the Major KA120 cheese sauce base is completely suitable for vegetarian diets.
Q: Does it contain gluten or nuts?
A: No, the formula is both gluten-free and nut-free, making it a great choice for kitchens catering to dietary requirements.
Q: What is the best liquid to mix it with?
A: Milk or a milk-alternative will give you the creamiest, richest result. Water can also be used for a lighter sauce.
Q: Can I customise the flavour?
A: Absolutely! It's a fantastic base for adding your own ingredients like mustard, jalapeños, herbs, or other cheeses to create a signature sauce.
Q: Can I freeze the sauce once I've made it?
A: Yes, once prepared, the sauce freezes very well. Just portion it up, freeze, and reheat gently when needed.
Q: What's the texture like?
A: When prepared correctly, it creates a perfectly smooth, creamy, and stable sauce that won't split or go grainy.
The Major Advantage: Kitchen Consistency, Delivered
In the world of professional catering, consistency is currency. Major International has built its reputation on providing chefs with incredibly reliable ingredients that remove guesswork and guarantee a predictable outcome. This cheese sauce base isn't just about saving time on one dish; it's about embedding operational efficiency into your kitchen. It means the macaroni cheese served on a Monday is identical to the one served on a busy Saturday. This level of dependability builds customer trust and protects your brand's reputation. By taking care of complex, time-consuming prep tasks, Major allows your skilled team to focus on creativity, presentation, and service. Choosing a product like the KA120 is a strategic decision to reduce waste, simplify training, and ensure compliance with food standards like the FSA's salt targets, ultimately contributing to a smoother, more profitable operation.
Explore more from Major InternationalWhy a Paste Concentrate Saves You More Than Just Time
Ever wondered how a small 1kg tub of paste can replace a massive 7.5kg block of cheese? It's all down to concentration. Think of it like a quality squash concentrate versus a ready-to-drink juice. The manufacturer, Major, has done the hard work of extracting the rich, savoury cheddar flavour and removing most of the water. This leaves you with a dense, flavour-packed paste.
When you add your own liquid back in—whether it's milk, cream, or water—you're rehydrating that intense flavour and creating a large volume of sauce. This process is not only incredibly efficient, but it also saves you significant fridge space, reduces food waste from cheese offcuts, and eliminates the labour cost of someone spending 20 minutes grating cheese and carefully making a roux. It's a smarter way to get to the same delicious result.
Who Should Buy This?
Pubs & Bars
Perfect for quickly whipping up batches of cheese sauce for loaded fries, nachos, and hot dogs.Event & Contract Caterers
Guarantees a consistent, high-quality sauce base for large-scale dishes like lasagne and macaroni cheese.Fast Food Takeaways
A brilliant, speedy solution for cheese-topped burgers, chicken, and cheesy dips with minimal fuss.School & Hospital Canteens
An easy-to-use, allergen-aware ingredient for reliable and popular dishes that meet dietary standards.
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