Gluten free certification for KaterVeg! vegan sausages and vegan meatballs
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aterVeg! vegan sausages and vegan meatballs have
KaterVeg! vegan and gluten-free meatballs are perfect for
been awarded gluten-free certification – making
pasta sauces, as a pizza topping or for a hot sub-roll filling.
them suitable for coeliacs as well as those on a plant-based diet.
The KaterVeg! vegan mince, which can be used as a meat-free and gluten-free menu swap in a wide range
The two products are part of the extensive vegan
of favourite dishes from spaghetti bolognaise, tacos and
range offered to the food service sector by frozen food
chilli to lasagne, shepherd’s pie and even pizza toppings,
distributor Central Foods.
was launched in 2020. It’s simple to use, straight from the
This new accreditation brings them in line with the
freezer, directly into recipes and it doesn’t need browning
KaterVeg! vegan mince, which is also suitable for gluten-
or frying beforehand. The vegan mince comes in a free-
free diners.
flow format to allow caterers to use as much or as little
Gordon Lauder, MD of Central Foods, said: “Demand has
as they like, which helps to avoid wastage. It’s also high
been growing for ‘dual’ dietary criteria products, such as
in protein, low in fat, low in sugar, a source of fibre and
those that are both vegan friendly and gluten-free.
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now ensure their menus work even harder, so many are
and vegan options. In addition, it has no shrinkage
including fewer products but ensuring these are suitable
during cooking (unlike actual meat), so each 100g of
been growing. “We’re delighted that the KaterVeg! vegan sausages
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raw product provides 100g of cooked product i.e. 2025% greater yield than the equivalent weight of minced beef or lamb. This means there are more portions per 1kg bag than the equivalent 1kg bag of minced beef or lamb. Northamptonshire-based
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and vegan meatballs have now been certified as gluten-
hundreds of different lines into foodservice, ranging from
free, as it makes them incredibly versatile products for our
vegan, vegetarian and free-from items, meat products,
customers – helping them to avoid menu proliferation.”
bakery items and canapés through to buffet products,
Made with seasoned textured soya protein and high in
desserts and puddings. It currently sells to more than 240
protein, low in saturated fat, low in sugar, a source of fibre
independent wholesalers, as well as larger national and
and with salt levels below PHE 2024 targets, the KaterVeg!
regional wholesalers, and foodservice caterers across the
vegan sausages and vegan meatballs were launched
entire foodservice industry including schools, universities,
earlier this year.
pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, leisure centres, garden
The KaterVeg! vegan and gluten-free sausages, which
centres, cafés, care homes and many other outlets.
weigh 50g each, are skinless and not pre-fried, can be oven
Founded in 1996, and celebrating its Silver Anniversary
cooked or grilled and are ideal for a range of menu items
this year, Central Foods is one of the UK’s leading frozen
including sausage, mash and veg, toad-in-the-hole, hotdogs
food distributors.
or as part of a vegan-friendly cooked breakfast. The
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