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Vegetable Stock Base Paste | Major Stock Concentrate | 1kg Tub | Major KA118
£33.74
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£40.49/ inc vat
- High Yield
- Instant Mixing
- Vegan Certified
- Allergen Free
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Product Overview
Here’s your new secret weapon for the kitchen. The Major Vegetable Stock Base Paste is a top-notch concentrate designed for professionals who refuse to compromise on flavour. This isn't your average stock; it’s a rich, aromatic, and incredibly versatile paste that dissolves in a flash, giving you a deep, authentic vegetable foundation for countless dishes. It’s the reliable, high-quality backbone your menu deserves.
This catering vegetable stock paste is made for the hustle and bustle of a commercial kitchen. Whether you're running a high-end restaurant, a busy school canteen, a cosy café, or a large-scale event catering service, this tub is your best friend. It takes the guesswork out of creating a consistently delicious base, saving you precious time and effort while ensuring every plate that leaves your kitchen meets your high standards.
Packed with benefits like being gluten-free, nut-free, and fully vegan certified, it allows you to cater to a wide range of dietary needs without needing a dozen different products. With a massive yield of 50 litres per tub, this Major vegetable stock base paste 1kg offers incredible value and performance. It’s time to elevate your soups, sauces, and stews with a flavour base you can truly rely on.
Key Features and Benefits
- High Yield: One compact tub produces 50 litres of premium stock.
- Instant Mixing: Dissolves immediately into hot or cold liquids, saving prep time.
- Vegan Certified: Perfect for creating flavourful, completely plant-based menu options.
- Allergen Free: Completely gluten-free and nut-free for safer, inclusive cooking.
- FSA Compliant: Meets the FSA 2017 salt targets for responsible seasoning.
- Portion Control: Includes a handy measuring scoop for perfect consistency every time.
- Unbeatable Versatility: A brilliant foundation for soups, sauces, risottos, gravies, and more.
- Authentic Taste: Delivers a rich, rounded vegetable flavour without any artificial notes.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Major International
- SKU: KA118
- Pack Size: 1kg Tub
- Yield: Approximately 50 litres
- Format: Concentrated Paste
- Dietary Information: Certified Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free
- Compliance: Meets FSA 2017 Salt Targets
- Weight: 1.1kg
Expert Review and Insights
In a professional setting, consistency is everything. The Major stock base is a standout because it removes the variables. You get the same deep, well-rounded flavour profile from the first scoop to the last, which is a massive weight off a chef's shoulders during a busy service. It's a proper kitchen workhorse.
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- Pro: The flavour is far more authentic than powders, providing a genuinely high-quality base.
- Con: The paste format requires a clean scoop each time to avoid cross-contamination.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Copper Kettle, a bustling bistro in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, needed to streamline its soup production while catering for an increasing number of gluten-free diners. They found their existing stocks were inconsistent and time-consuming to prepare.
"We made the switch to the Major KA118 vegetable stock paste and it has been fantastic. The flavour is consistently rich and our kitchen team can rely on it, service after service. It just works."
Robert Finch – Head Chef
The bistro successfully reduced its base stock preparation time by 30% and now serves all its vegetarian soups as gluten-free as standard.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Getting Started
- Use the included scoop or a clean, dry spoon for accurate portioning.
- The recommended ratio is 20g of paste per 1 litre of boiling water.
- Stir directly into sauces, stews, or casseroles at any point during cooking.
- For a clear stock, dissolve the paste in boiling water before use.
Keeping It Fresh
- Always store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
- Ensure the lid is screwed on tightly after every use to preserve the paste's aroma and freshness.
- Avoid getting water or other food debris into the tub to maintain its quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much finished stock can I make from one 1kg tub?
A: One 1kg tub of Major vegetable stock base paste yields approximately 50 litres of high-quality stock.
Q: Is this product definitely suitable for vegans?
A: Yes, it is fully certified by the Vegan Society, making it perfect for all your plant-based dishes.
Q: Does the paste contain any gluten or nuts?
A: No, it is manufactured in a controlled environment and is certified as both gluten-free and nut-free.
Q: How should I measure it for consistent results?
A: The tub comes with its own measuring scoop for easy and consistent portioning. The general guide is 20g of paste to 1 litre of water.
Q: Can I add it to cold liquids?
A: Absolutely. The paste format dissolves easily in both hot and cold liquids, making it brilliant for marinades and dressings too.
Q: How do I store it once opened?
A: Keep it in a cool, dry place with the lid tightly sealed. This will preserve its freshness and flavour for a long time.
Q: Is the flavour overwhelmingly strong or salty?
A: It's designed as a balanced base. It meets FSA 2017 salt targets, so it provides a rich flavour foundation without being overly salty, giving you control.
Q: Can I use this for things other than soup?
A: Of course! It’s an incredibly versatile Major stock base for restaurants, perfect for enriching sauces, gravies, stews, risottos, and casseroles.
The Major Difference: Consistency is King
In any professional kitchen, your reputation is built on consistency. That's where a trusted brand like Major International truly shines. For decades, they’ve focused on creating products that chefs can depend on, day in and day out. This stock paste is more than just an ingredient; it's an operational asset. It removes the risk of a weak or flavourless batch, saving you time, reducing food waste, and ensuring the dish you served yesterday tastes just as fantastic today. Choosing the Major vegetable stock base paste 1kg is an investment in reliability. It underpins the quality of your entire menu, frees up your chefs to focus on creativity, and delivers a dependable, delicious result that your customers will notice and appreciate.
Explore more from Major InternationalWhy a Paste Beats a Powder: The Secret to Instant Flavour
Ever notice how stock powders can clump together or leave a gritty residue if not whisked into boiling water perfectly? A concentrated paste solves that problem entirely. Think of this vegetable stock concentrate tub as containing pre-dissolved, pure flavour. Because it’s a paste, the ingredients are already beautifully blended and ready to incorporate into your cooking instantly, whether the liquid is hot or cold. It’s like the difference between trying to stir cocoa powder into cold milk versus squirting in a smooth chocolate syrup – one mixes in effortlessly, the other takes work. This paste format gives you that smooth, instant integration, ensuring a flawless flavour base every single time without any extra faff.
Who Should Buy This?
- Restaurants & Pubs: For building consistently delicious soups, gravies, and sauces that keep customers coming back for more.
- Contract Caterers: An ideal, allergen-free solution for schools and hospitals where dietary needs are a top priority.
- Mobile & Event Caterers: The convenient, easy-to-transport tub makes creating high-volume, quality dishes on the go simple.
- Delis & Farm Shops: Perfect for producing batches of high-quality, homemade soups and ready meals with a professional flavour base.
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