Essential Cuisine Béchamel Sauce Mix 1.5kg

Béchamel Sauce Mix

Essential Cuisine Béchamel Sauce Mix 1.5kg is a premium quality sauce base that delivers the taste and performance of a classic kitchen-made béchamel without the labour-intensive preparation. Smooth, creamy and consistent, it will not lump, thin or skin once prepared, and offers excellent hot-holding properties. Ideal for both traditional and contemporary dishes, this versatile mix can be used as the foundation for lasagnes, moussakas, soufflés, veloutés and more. Each 1.5kg tub makes up to 12 litres of sauce, providing excellent value for busy kitchens.

Key Features:

• 1.5kg tub yielding up to 12 litres of béchamel sauce.
• Smooth, creamy consistency with no lumps, thinning or skinning.
• Reliable performance with superior hot-holding properties.
• Free from palm oil and gluten, with a clean, neutral taste.
• Convenient and time-saving alternative to scratch preparation.
• Directions:

1. 1. To make classic Béchamel sauce, simply whisk 125g of dry powder mix with 1 litre of cold water.
   2. Bring to the boil stirring continuously.
   3. Allow to simmer for 5 minuets until the sauce thickens.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Layer into a classic lasagne or moussaka for a silky béchamel topping.
• Use as the base for a cheese sauce to pour over pasta or vegetables.
• Incorporate into soufflés for lightness and structure.
• Prepare veloutés or cream-based soups with ease and consistency.

What is béchamel sauce traditionally used for?

Béchamel, also known as white sauce, is one of the French “mother sauces” and forms the base for a wide range of dishes including lasagne, gratins, soufflés and creamy sauces such as Mornay.

How does this béchamel mix compare to homemade sauce?

Essential Cuisine Béchamel Sauce Mix is designed to taste and perform just like homemade, offering the same creamy texture and neutral flavour while saving preparation time and ensuring consistency.

Can béchamel sauce be adapted into other sauces?

Yes, béchamel is highly versatile. It can be enriched with cheese for a Mornay sauce, combined with mustard for a sharp flavour, or blended with stock and cream to create veloutés and other derivatives.

Ingredients:

Modified Tapioca Starch, Whole MILK Powder, Dried Glucose Syrup, Onion Powder, Salt, Yeast Extract, Butter Powder (from MILK), Spice and Herb Extracts.

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