Low Fat Salami

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Churros

Posted by on Aug 22, 2011 in Our Products, Spanish Range | 0 comments

If you are looking for something new to offer as a snack to your customers, maybe Spanish churros might be an idea?

A churros, sometimes referred to as a Spanish doughnut, is a fried-dough pastry snack. Churros are usually fried until they become crunchy and may be sprinkled with sugar.

The Food Resource company are able to supply a range of frozen churros in a variety of sizes. We would be happy to discuss this product with you.

 

Cured Meats

Posted by on Aug 22, 2011 in Italian Range, Our Products | 0 comments

The Food Resource Company is able to supply a complete range of Italian meats from companies known for the quality of their meats, with all the certifications required by the UK market. The range includes Prosciutto, Salami, Mortadella, Pancetta and Pepperoni. We are also able to offer some meats and innovative packaging styles not yet seen in the UK.

All meats are suitable for both retail and catering requirements in a range of packaging and formats to suit your requirements. Our prices are competitive and we look forward to an opportunity to quote for your requirements.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

 

Balsamic Vinegar

Posted by on Aug 22, 2011 in Italian Range, Our Products | 0 comments

We are pleased to present a range of balsamic vinegars produced by a family firm since 1892, using traditional methods passed down from father to son.

Located in the Reggio Emilia region of Italy, using the finest grapes, and the family’s traditional range of recipes, we are able to offer a selection of balsamic vinegars to suit all tastes. Great care is taken with the ageing process in casks made of wood, which in essence adds to the flavour. The different types of wood each creating a unique tasting balsamic during the ageing process, and this is a jealously guarded secret!

Balsamics offered:

  • A range of balsamic vinegars aged between 3 – 10 years
  • A white balsamic – perfect accompaniment to salads
  • The NEW Balsamic Salsa Barbecue – great on grilled or roasted meat
  • A speciality range of fruit balsamic vinegar – ideal to drizzle over ice-cream
  • Organic Balsamic Vinegar
  • All ranges are a 100% natural premium product, no food colourings, no thickening agents, no caramels and no preservatives
  • Vinegar has been used since ancient times as a zesty seasoning and a healthy tonic to relieve fatigue, and help digestion.

 

Suggested Health Benefits:

  • Balsamic has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties which make it an effective remedy for treating infections and wounds.
  • Folk healers used balsamic to cure body pain and as energizer.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains powerful antioxidant called polyphenols which fight cell damage and boost our immune system.
  • The antioxidant in balsamic have also the potential to protect against heart disease, cancer, and other inflammatory conditions.
  • Balsamic can help boost the activity of the digestive enzyme pepsin thus improving metabolism.
  • Balsamic may help control diabetes. Study suggests that by adding as little as five teaspoons of the vinegar with a meal can improve insulin sensitivity. Better insulin sensitivity means better diabetes control and lowered risk of dangerous complications.
  • Balsamic can reduce cholesterol level.
  • Balsamic antioxidant may slow the aging process.
  • Balsamic reduces the frequency of headaches.
  • Balsamic contains important minerals that can strengthen the bones.
  • Balsamic can help prevent anaemia and fatigue.
  • Balsamic can help suppress appetite and therefore an aid in controlling weight.

… great on ice-cream, ask for a sample!

 

Recipe idea

Sprinkle a little sea salt on an avocado after you’ve cut it up into small pieces. Pour a little balsamic vinegar on the pieces, not too much. Also, add a little olive oil to it and maybe a touch of garlic powder. It’s delicious and can be a great healthy snack too!

Cured Meats

Posted by on Aug 22, 2011 in Our Products, Spanish Range | 0 comments

The Food Resource Company is offering a full range of Spanish cured meats, with our diced chorizo proving popular at the moment. We are able to offer a delightful range of tapas meats suitable for the picnic/takeaway market along with the usual selection of Serrano ham – sliced & whole, Chorizo, Salchichon and Fuet.

There are many formats and packaging options to choose from including the NEW LOW FAT variety.

Should you have an idea for your own chorizo, please contact us and we will be happy to quote for your own recipe!

We are also offering a full range of Spanish Halal cured meats.

 

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.