Great Taste Book 2023-24

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Hon Wasabi Paste & Sweet Rice Miso

Barley Miso Paste, Japanese Udon Noodles from Kano (frozen) & Akita Komachi Japanese Rice

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About Great Taste Baked goods & ready meals Beer, cider & fruit wine Biscuits, snacks & cereals Charcuterie & cured meats Cheese & dairy Chocolate & confectionery Coffee Free-from Fresh meat Honey Ice cream, gelato & frozen desserts Jams & sweet preserves Oils, vinegars & dressings Pickles, chutneys & condiments Smoked fish & seafood Soft & fermented drinks Spirits, liqueurs, cocktails & seltzers Storecupboard Teas, infusions & other hot drinks

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WELCOME TO GREAT TASTE

Showcasing some of the best food and drink from around the world in 2023, Great Taste Book presents a selection of the 5,904 award-winning products from this year’s Great Taste, which is run by the Guild of Fine Food to champion excellence across a broad range of products and ingredients.

Assessed over the course of 89 days, the 1-, 2- and 3-star awards were determined by an independent panel of experts, through our rigorous judging process, seeking out the very best tasting food and drink. Open to producers from across the globe, a total of 14,195 entries were received from 3,609 producers from 109 countries.

To help readers navigate these winning products, we have arranged a selection of them into categories, listed here on the right. Each entry includes a web address or social media handle, so you can buy them online or locate local stockists. If you’re looking for those local stockists, be sure to check out our new online directory of award-winning products, producers and independent retailers: gff.co.uk/directory.

Along with product information, this book will introduce you to the winners of Great Taste’s international trophies, the Golden Forks, and the coveted Supreme Champion of 2023. The producers’ stories are an insight into what it takes to make food and drink of the highest calibre.

We hope this edition of the Great Taste Book will guide you in your discovery of some truly great tasting products. After all, good food and drink always tastes better when it is shared.

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Golden Fork from Greece & Supreme Champion Golden Fork from Spain Golden Fork from Italy

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Editor: Michael Lane. Deputy Editor: Tanwen Dawn-Hiscox. Art Director: Mark Windsor. Photography: Richard Faulks (Features) & Tim Johnston (Products). Layout: Richard Charnley. Features Writer: Lynda Searby. Advertorial Writer: Louis Davison. Production: Jenna Morice, Claire Powell, Chloë Warren-Wood. Advertising: Sally Coley, Becky Haskett. Publisher: John Farrand Published by Guild of Fine Food Ltd, 23b Kingsmead Business Park, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 5FB UK +44 (0)1747 825200 © Guild of Fine Food Ltd 2023. Every effort has been made to ensure the details contained in the listings are correct. The Guild of Fine Food cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions. Reproduction in whole or part of this publication without the publisher’s prior permission is prohibited. The opinions expressed in articles and advertorials are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher.

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ABOUT GREAT TASTE

GREAT TASTE EXPLAINED Great Taste is the largest and most trusted accreditation scheme for food and drink producers across the world. It promotes and mentors people crafting fantastic food and delicious drink in businesses large and small.

Now in its 30th year, Great Taste is a truly international affair. Receiving 14,195 entries from 3,609 companies in 109 countries in 2023, Great Taste’s reach continues to grow across the world.

Judging took place over 89 days across locations in Dorset and London, by a panel of more than 500 industry experts. From critics, chefs, and recipe creators, to buyers, retailers, journalists, broadcasters and experts in the field, every entry was removed from its packaging, and blind-tasted by a minimum of two tables of judges. This year 5,904 entries received either 1-,2- or 3-stars, meaning nearly 60% of the products entered were given no award, but did receive detailed written feedback to help them develop their entries for next year.

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exquisite ao d a as foods o e e a a ded s a s Don’t leave the shop without it!

WHAT IS A GOLDEN FORK?

Golden Forks identify the best of the best. Products achieving 3-stars are rejudged to determine the trophy winner from each country and region. The highest scoring product in Great Taste is awarded the prestigious title of Supreme Champion.

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ABOUT GREAT TASTE

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FOR RETAILERS AND FOOD LOVERS AROUND THE WORLD

Recognised as a stamp of excellence and actively sought out by consumers and retailers alike, Great Taste gives independent retail buyers in the UK and overseas reliable recommendations for great tasting products to stock their shelves with. What’s more, food lovers seeking out the very best food and drink now recognise and look for Great Taste stars when making purchasing choices. According to research carried out by YouGov, 55% of UK adults are familiar with Great Taste logos on food and drink packaging, and of those who recognise the logo, 56% said it would persuade them to buy a product*. o

GREAT TASTE BURSARY

New for this year and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Great Taste, the bursary aims to encourage micro producers who have never entered before or have a new product which has never previously been submitted efo e sa od s entered through the bursary scheme win a Great Taste award.

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Great Taste is organised by the Guild of Fine Food, which exists to support, protect, represent, and raise awareness of all good independent food and drink businesses, at a local, national, international, and governmental level. Consisting of a small team, spread between Dorset and London, the Guild is proud to interact with food & drink producers, independent retailers, and lovers of good food & drink from all around the world.

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BELAZU INGREDIENT COMPANY | SOUR CHERRY MOLASSES

BALANCE OF SOUR Belazu has taken the molasses trend to the next level in a sour cherry blend that is bursting with Middle Eastern promise.

It was during a research trip to Turkey that the Plenty of big-name bands start out playing gigs in team first discovered sour cherry and had the idea of bars before getting their big break and being signed making molasses – an ingredient that often features in to a label. Ingredients often undergo a similar rite Middle Eastern cuisine. of passage – making their debut on the restaurant “We wanted to capture this flavour and so, based on scene before crossing over into retail and becoming a the ever-growing popularity of pomegranate molasses, household name. This is the trajectory that Belazu’s we explored the possibility of creating a sour cherry Sour Cherry Molasses has been on for the last two molasses,” says Daniela. “There weren’t any on the years. market other than a cherry molasses which was After launching in the foodservice world much sweeter and didn’t have any of the tangy in 2022, the sweet-sharp Middle Eastern complexity that we knew we could bring.” style syrup quickly became a sought-after How to use: Belazu’s Sour Cherry Molasses is made ingredient across Belazu’s top restaurant add to an Eton from 100% sour cherries grown by a customers, including Cinder, The Botanist mess with mesecond-generation family-run producer in and Mallow. Based on this success, Belazu ringue and fresh Turkey. bottled the ingredient for the retail channel strawberries.

“We use a highly controlled production this year and has now secured listings with process whereby the temperature is rapidly Waitrose and Ocado. increased and decreased,” explains Daniela.

“We have a strong foodservice background “This control is crucial to producing a well-balanced and primarily launch ingredients into high-end molasses flavour without a burnt taste and helps to restaurants, casual dining chains and hotels first to get maintain a beautiful hue.” the chef’s seal of approval before making these same Combining two different sour cherry varieties, ingredients available for home cooks to enjoy,” says Kutahya and Katirli, results in the right balance of Daniela Gattegno, head innovation chef at Belazu. flavour, colour and tang, she says.

She adds: “This sour cherry molasses truly is a The molasses can add tart sourness to a multitude chef-grade ingredient that started life in professional of savoury and sweet dishes, from ice cream and kitchens and is now stocked in major retailers for yoghurt to grain salads, dips, stews, braises and even people to elevate their own dishes at home.” cocktails - offering versatility that will surely assure its UK-based Belazu has been supplying Mediterranean future on retail shelves for years to come. and Middle Eastern ingredients such as fresh olives, belazu.com oils, vinegars, pestos, nuts and pastes for 30 years.

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GOLDEN FORK FROM ENGLAND

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Nutrient packed & great taste to boot!

Shop now at: www.8foods.co.uk

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BAKED GOODS & READY MEALS

BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING ★★

BARA BRITH MAMGU ★

Hailing from the heart of Lancashire’s Ribble Valley, this traditional bread & butter pudding is made by spreading a generous amount of marmalade over rich brioche bread, before baking it in a homemade free-range egg custard.

Made to order by Cegin Haul, Bara Brith Mamgu is a ad o a e sh f oaf h a de se e d of a o s h s ee ea soaked a s s d ed f s a d a h of o s a offe s a h d e e e e e

Pop it in the oven for 20 minutes and enjoy its toasty a o h o es of a m a a a d h s of o de syrup.

When sliced and slathered in butter, it becomes a omfo ea h a e fe a a e of s ee ess

BREDA MURPHY bredamurphy.co.uk

CEGIN HAUL bit.ly/cegin-haul

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Breda Murphy tea brack ★ Breda Murphy Beef Bourguignon ★

LUXURY CHOCOLATE BROWNIES ★

ORGANIC SPELT SOURDOUGH BREAD ★★

hese a sa a sma a h ho o a e o es a e ha d made in West Wales. Break through their crinkled top layer and the dense, fudge-like interior melts in the mouth, offering a deep chocolate experience.

Coughlans makes its organic sourdough loaves by hand da e e a d s s e o m ed he a es traditional stoneground mill in Europe – on the banks of the upper Loire river.

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FARMYARD CHOCOLATE BAR ★

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This thick bar of intensely rich dark chocolate is made h da k ho o a e a a he m so a ame a d caramelised hazelnuts in Norfolk. Defrost it in the fridge fo o fo ho s fo es es s a d se e as a showpiece standalone dessert – or add a good dollop of e eam o ma m se he d e e

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FARMYARD farmyardfrozen.com

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WHITE SOURDOUGH BREAD ★★★

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Mushroom Quiche with White Wine and Cheddar ★ Onion Quiche with Lancashire cheese and Jalapeno ★ Wholemeal Sourdough 800g ★★ Handmade Rum Baba ★★

CONFIT 2 DUCK LEGS ★★

CONFIT HALF-MOONS ★

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Wagyu Beef & Ale Pie

Premium Quality Award Winning Handcrafted Pies & Ready Meals

Handcrafted in beautiful Shropshire

Available for retail, wholesale & hospitality customers

01948 838105 | martinspies@yahoo.com | Facebook.com/Martinspiesandreadymeals www.martinspies.co.uk

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RUM CAKE ★★★

BASQUE CHEESECAKE ★★★

Only fresh, quality ingredients go into this traditional Caribbean fruit cake, made in South London with minced d ed f soaked m a d fo fied e

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ISMAY’S KITCHEN ismayskitchen.co.uk

LA MARITXU BASQUE CHEESECAKE lamaritxucheesecake.co.uk

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EARL GREY MACARON ★ MADEMOISELLE MACARON mademoisellemacaron.co.uk

ROGUE WELSH CAKES roguewelshcakes.com

Strong notes of Earl Grey and hints of bergamot run h o h he e eam fi fo hese ha dmade e ma a o s h he s a e s de a e s h he she s he a e made a eam of ose k ake s Edinburgh and were created to grace even the loftiest af e oo ea

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Other Great Taste awards (2023): Coffee Macaron ★

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Brets Aioli Crisps Brets Honey Mustard Crisps Flott Cantabrian Anchovies

Victus Emporium is a family run importer and distributor of exceptional European food products

Contact us on: 01172421669 or sales@victusemporium.co.uk You can view more of our amazing products at: victusemporium.co.uk

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“MR WILLIAMS’” TRADITIONAL PORK PIE ★★★

VALLEY BAKERY vvpekseg.hu

Crafted in a small Hungarian bakery, these delicate crisp o s a e e e o s fi ed h s a h o a d ho o a e a d o se e de e he f h a o s of hese ed e s a ha of ea o offee fo a ea after-lunch treat.

WYRE PIE COMPANY LIMITED wyrepiecompany.co.uk

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PISTACHIO “SNAIL” ROLL ★

Featuring a quality blend of prime pork, sage and thyme, a sea ed a ad o a ho a e as hs e s named after a local Worcester food hero, Mark Williams, ho s ed he e e s e fe se ed h a s mme sa ad o as a of a o hma s h Other Great Taste awards (2023): Wild Game Pork Pie ★

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SPARKLING ELDERFLOWER, BASIL & LEMON ★

71 BREWING CO. 71brewing.com

The team at 71 Brewing, in Dundee, has specialised in hazy, soft and fruity IPA since 2018. With a plethora of tropical fruit aromas and a rich smooth mouthfeel, Haze Halo is said to be the apex of their endeavours. Best e o ed h ed s a h f om he a e he h fish a d grilled meat, or for standalone sipping.

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Fruition - Blackcurrant Apple Crumble ★★ Fruition - Strawberry Crush ★★

GROWN growndrinks.co.uk

BEER, CIDER & FRUIT WINE

HAZE HALO ★★

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by Chris Croissant. Low in calories, lightly sparkling and with only 4.5% alcohol, it’s a light alternative to Prosecco or wine – and the perfect choice for a leisurely lunch or an evening meal.

SUGARLOAF DARK ALE BOTTLE CONDITIONED ★

STOUT ★★★

THREE TUNS BREWERY threetunsbrewery.co.uk Three Tuns’ old-fashioned dark stout ale – known for s smoo h eam e ea da e fi sh offe s a full-bodied experience with rich depth in every sip.

This traditional brew is crafted by a small team in a 17th century brewhouse located in Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire.

Best served chilled for optimal enjoyment.

TUDOR BREWERY tudorbrewery.co.uk

This medium-dry dark amber ale is rich in colour and a o af ed h so ed ma ed a e a d ho s de e s a o ded f od ed ofi e h smoo h caramelised undertones. It’s both vegan and gluten-free, so s a ea fi fo a o as o

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Clerics Cure ★

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BISCUITS, SNACKS & CEREALS

ALMOND & LEMON AMARETTI COOKIES ★★

GINGER, CHOCOLATE, ORANGE ★ D*MN GOOD dmngood.co.uk

ANGELICA BELLE ISLE OF MAN angelicabelle.co.uk Hand-made on the Isle of Man, these naturally gluten-free cookies showcase the richness of almonds with a hint of f esh emo s e as hese a ea a o s he e s plenty of texture in each bite too – thanks to a crunchy exterior, with a generous coating of icing sugar and a soft, nutty interior.

hese a ased h h fi e a d e f ee ook es ha f om o se he e he a e ha d aked h o a fi a ingredients. Warm, zingy notes of ginger intermingle with rich, dark chocolate and a burst of citrusy orange h e s he d e h So he e s as ood with an afternoon cup of tea as they are for an after-dinner treat.

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Almond & Orange Amaretti Cookies ★★ Almond & Lemon Plant Based Amaretti Cookies ★

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Sa ed Chocolate ★

CHEESE & ONION FLAVOUR CRISPS ★

ALL BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP SHORTBREAD ★★

FAIRFIELDS FARM CRISPS fairfieldsfarmcrisps.co.uk

ade s home o o a oes ha es ed a a independent family farm on the Essex-Suffolk border, this a e of a fie ds a m s h k s saes k ed h heese & o o a o e a seaso ha mea s e e sa o sa sf h e s f ee f om da gluten and any other major allergens.

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crisps ★

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ad o a aked o a fa m he hea of e o h authentic British ingredients and methods, these crumbly cookies are rich and buttery with an abundance of chocolate chips. Perfect for eating on the go or at home with a cup of tea, they come wrapped in plastic-free, compostable packaging.

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MASALA SPICED ALMONDS & CASHEWS ★

WHISKY SHORTBREAD ★

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ROSEMARY FLAVOURED NEW FOREST SHORTBREAD ★★

WHISKEY SMOKED BACON RIDGE CUT CRISPS ★

New Forest Shortbread is made by a small team of female ake s o h s e s o he add d ed a d e ded osema ea es o he a e do h he es s a e de a e sa o ho e o e o e mak hese s s dea fo a heese oa d

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WOODLAND MUSHROOM & WILD GARLIC HAND-COOKED POTATO CRISPS ★★

The Drinks Bakery has designed these biscuits to pair perfectly with a beer. Each bite yields a full-bodied, fruity ofi e has k k he fi sh a de e ed a a rich and crumbly texture. Made in Edinburgh using Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese, English mustard and spring onion.

Vegan and gluten-free, these eco-friendly hand-cut crisps are generously coated in a moreish mushroom and wild a a o h h a es he sa o esse e of the former and adds earthy depth with the latter.

THE DRINKS BAKERY thedrinksbakery.com

TWO FARMERS twofarmers.co.uk

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Mature Cheddar, Chilli & Almond ★ Pecorino Rosemary & Seaweed ★

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LANCASHIRE CHEESE & SPRING ONION BISCUITS ★★

All of Two Farmers’ crisps are produced on a farm in Herefordshire using renewable energy and sustainable farming practices.

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LOCH FYNE OYSTERS | LOCH FYNE KINGLAS FILLET

A CUT ABOVE THE REST This gem of a smoked salmon product is made with what is said to be the very best piece of the fillet. fresh spring water from the hills above the smokehouse, As Loch Fyne’s premium product, the Kinglas Fillet has then gently smoked in traditional kilns over oak rather appropriately been seen as one of the brightest shavings from retired whisky casks for 10-12 hours. jewels in the seafood producer’s heavily decorated “The Loch Fyne Smokehouse has used the same crown for many years. technique for creating its smoked salmon products “It has been widely acknowledged that the centre since it began smoking fish in the 1980s,” says Beth. cut taken from the crown of a smoked salmon fillet “Our smokehouse team undergo rigorous training, with offers the most delicate texture and flavour,” says all stages of the process requiring the knowledge and Beth Clark, the Scottish seafood company’s director traditional skills that have been handed down of business development. “This product was through the generations.” created with this in mind and, today, it How to use: After smoking, the Kinglas Fillet is remains our flagship offering, representing Simply serve with hand-cut from the centre loin. In this the very best Loch Fyne has to offer.” brown bread, way, Loch Fyne produces approximately She describes it as “delicate with a mild butter and lemon 250 packs every week. These are sold in flavour, but still succulent with a melt-inwedges or with the company’s own deli at Cairndow and the-mouth texture”. scrambled through its online shop and Ocado.

This profile means that the Kinglas eggs.

“We have a loyal base of customers who Fillet has always scored well in blind tastings, purchase our seafood every single week. Because earning Great Taste 2-star awards in 2015, 2017 Loch Fyne operates with a small team, we are able to and 2020. Then this year, the cut proved its regal offer a friendly service and know many of our direct qualities once and for all by scooping the Golden Fork customers personally,” says Beth. for Scotland.

This desire to deliver exceptional products and The product takes its name from Kinglas Water, service is a cornerstone of Loch Fyne’s philosophy, where Atlantic salmon spawn in the summer months. she says. “Over time we introduce new products and This river flows into Loch Fyne, travelling through the always look to improve on existing ones, however our Ardkinglas Estate and the village of Cairndow, which overall strategy is to continue to produce the finest have been home to the producer since 1978. smoked salmon using traditional methods and never Fresh Scottish salmon fillets are hand-cured with compromise on quality.”

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CECINA DE WAGYU SELECCIÓN EL CASTRO ★★★

BILTONG EMPORIUM biltongemporium.com

Made with carefully chosen cuts of high-quality British Silverside beef, this biltong is marinated and dried in Berkshire. Biltong Emporium adheres to a traditional South African recipe, using pepper, coriander and salt o e ha e he mea s a a a o h e de e a welcome spiciness.

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Signature Biltong ★★ Bloody Mary Bites ★

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CHARCUTERIE & CURED MEATS

ORIGINAL BILTONG ★★★

Well-marbled Wagyu beef is cured for more than 16 months, to create a charcuterie product that is tender h a sa sf he he e s of he smoke a o and saltiness do not overpower the palate, allowing the beef to be the star in this Spanish speciality, which is made in the town of Castrocalbón using traditional methods.

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JARLSBERG® ORIGINAL ★

This rich butter is a product of 25 years of expertise in Yorkshire dairy farming. Handmade using high-quality milk from free-grazing Aireburn cows, it boasts a versatile a d eam e e Sma sa s a e ks a e s concealed within the butter, adding a delicate burst of saltiness. The result is a high-quality, well-balanced butter ha e e s he a of he so e ed e s

Jarlsberg® cheese is crafted according to a secret Norwegian recipe dating back to 1956. It’s known for its s ee a d a o ofi e a d d s e a e o d holes. This cheese is expertly designed for melting, with a soft and smooth texture.

CRYER & STOTT CHEESEMONGERS cryerandstott.co.uk

NORSELAND jarlsberg.com/uk

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Coverdale ★

The taste is characterised by its well-balanced blend of sweet and nutty notes, making it a versatile and delicious addition to any cheeseboard.

MRS BELL’S BLUE ★★★

BLACK BOMBER ★★

Milder than a Roquefort but punchy enough for any blue cheese fan, Mrs Bell’s Blue is a creamy piquant sheep’s cheese. Each batch is matured for a minimum of 10 weeks o ea e a h om e a o ha s o h sa a d f of the meadowy sweetness of English ewes’ milk. Figs, pears, walnuts and warm nutty breads pair well with it.

h s hedda oas s a e a a ed ma e as e ofi e characterised by its depth and creaminess. A sharp and tangy bite opens out into the nuttiness associated with classic cheddar then leaves a moreish aftertaste.

Handmade by a small team in North Wales, this cheese comes wrapped in a signature black wax.

CHEESE & DAIRY

BYWATER BUTTER ★★

SNOWDONIA CHEESE COMPANY snowdoniacheese.co.uk

SHEPHERDS PURSE CHEESES shepherdspurse.co.uk

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Harrogate Blue ★

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GOATS-MILK LEBNY BALLS & HERBY ZAATAR THYME MIX ★ TERRA ROSSA terra-rossa.com

These creamy and tangy goats’ milk yoghurt balls are preserved in oil using traditional Levantine methods and packaged with a tin of herby zaatar thyme. When combined, the sharpness of the yoghurt and the aromatic s e e d ea e a a o ha s o h o a d harmonious. Perfect as the backbone of a mezze, on a salad or stuffed in peppers.

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HIVE MIND MEAD & BREW CO. | WYE VALLEY MEADERY TRADITIONAL MEAD

FROM BEE TO BOTTLE A distillation of the Wye Valley, this traditional mead is a triumph of quality over quantity. immediately alters the taste profile. To achieve a The Hive Mind team is not ashamed to admit that no degree of uniformity, the meadery uses a white market research or margin calculations were carried wine yeast that delivers a clean fermentation, and a out prior to developing its Traditional Mead. combination of seasonal honeys from local producers, “Budget always seems to be a limiting factor alongside Matt’s own. with meads, so we decided to take a ‘no holds Rather than try and hide it, the meadery celebrates barred’ approach, make the best product we possibly the inherent variability of its product. could and worry about the target market and price “It is impossible to make the same mead twice, as afterwards,” says Kitt Newell, who, together with his the taste of the honey totally depends on what is brother Matt, runs the Wye Valley Meadery. flowering and what the bees have foraged on.

While this might not be the safest product Initially we were concerned about this but development strategy, in this case it worked. actually people like the connection with With its RRP of around £26, the 14.5% How to use: nature and seeing what the next iteration ABV Traditional Mead now accounts for serve as an after will taste like,” says Kitt. the largest chunk of revenue of all the dinner drink with The vintage that tickled the judges’ meadery’s product lines. a hunk of Blue taste buds was made from 2022 honey.

Besides the elegant bottle design and Wenallt cheese.

“2022 was a really good year. The bespoke label, the main reason for the lofty heather honey in Wales was good and the price tag is the volume of honey that goes warm July and August meant there was an into the mead. abundance of lime tree and bramble flowers,” says “Rather than brewing on a white wine or sugar Matt. base and adding honey at the end, as some brands Beyond the tasting table, this mead is finding do, we chose to make our mead entirely from local favour with a diverse consumer base – from honey,” explains Kitt. “We mix honey and water in historical re-enactors to coeliacs and cocktail equal proportions with yeast, as though we’re making drinkers. “There is definitely a market that is familiar wine but with honey rather than grape juice. We let with mead - and it is bigger than we appreciated,” that ferment – which can take anywhere between six says Kitt. and twelve months - then we add some more honey Following the drink’s launch into Selfridges in at the bottling stage,” he says.

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65% DARK CHOCOLATE ★

The crisp chocolate shell of these luxury bonbons conceals an oozy spiced caramel centre. The caramel is made with jaggery and spiced with cardamom, fennel seed, nutmeg and clove. This spicy complexity works in balance with the chocolate’s bitterness and the lively addition of Maldon sea salt. Serve them with espresso, aged whisky, or rum.

Made by a husband and wife pairing in Wales, this chocolate delivers a balance of rich, dark cocoa with natural fruity notes, offering a harmonious taste experience without the lingering bitterness found in other dark chocolates. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, oas s he es o s o e oma ass fi a o a distinction achieved by only 8% of cocoa growers worldwide.

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CAERWENT CRAFT CHOCOLATE caerwentcraftchocolate.co.uk

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PUNJABI SALTED CARAMEL ★★

Other Great Taste awards (2023): 75% Dark Chocolate ★ Milk Chocolate ★

RASPBERRY, MERINGUE, COCOA NIBS ★

VANILLA MARSHMALLOWS ★

Cocoa nibs and vegan meringue ripples add enticing texture and chewiness to this chocolate bar. The om a o ea es a a a d a o f a ha offe s up sweet and tangy notes, with a soft, mellow aftertaste of cacao. While the bar is made in Croydon, it uses cacao from South America and Africa and spices from the Middle East and Asia.

These handmade vanilla marshmallows, from a London sweet shop, have a cloud-like lightness and a soft, indulgent sweetness. Made using a blend of sugar, golden s a d a e he a e de a e a o ed h a a extract – with the addition of icing sugar and a hint of salt to complement their creamy texture. Designed to be roasted, these square-shaped marshmallows will cook e e o e a fi e

COCOA JONES CHOCOLATE cocoajoneschocolate.com

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Granola ★★ Honey, Soy and Almond Praline ★

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This vegan bonbon features a single-origin dark chocolate she fi ed h a a a s ed m a a he a d a a ame a e he a a e of e ea d a o ea h e has been thoughtfully crafted by chocolatier Lee Bolinger a d h s sma eam h he h ess of a ame eam a a he a d he a a a a o e added de h a o h of m Other Great Taste awards (2023): Sloe Lane ★ gff.co.uk | @guildoffinefood

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Judge´s quotes Visually the beans are beautiful. The taste delivers well, a sumptuous hazelnut praline, enhanced by the addition of milk, a substitute for pudding, a naturally sweet, nutty delight.

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CAPTAIN’S GROG - RUM MARINATED GUATEMALAN COFFEE BEANS ★★★

47 DEGREES COFFEE 47degreescoffee.com

Made in small batches in Derbyshire using beans grown in the rich volcanic soils of the Santa Rosa valleys of Guatemala, this coffee can be taken either as an espresso o a fi e ased d k s s ee a ame da k ho o a e a d e o es om e a e a a ed a o ofi e de e ed h a smoo h e od a d a ea fi sh Other Great Taste awards (2023): Parkrunners Blend - Exclusive to De’Longhi & Parkrun ★ American Diner Blend ★★ Columbian - Supremo ★★

BEAN BROTHERS COFFEE COMPANY beanbrothers.co.uk

Crafted in a small batch roastery on the outskirts of dde sfie d h s d s offee e e e e s he es of 60 days of oak barrel marination with vintage Mexican m he e e of he m s e de od light vanilla notes that complement the coffee’s acidity. A es o a e ea offe s a e a a ed a o ofi e he he e o ed as es esso o fi e offee Other Great Taste awards (2023): Rwanda Sake Farm womens washing station ★ Derek’s Darkside - Seasonal Espresso ★★ Stocking Filter ★★ Bernard - Seasonal Espresso ★★ Red Gold - Costa Rican Espresso ★★

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BURUNDI ★

This organic coffee blend is slow-roasted to achieve a rich ofi e h da k ho o a e a d a ame de o es h e ese he a sof f a o s he es sa complex, sweet, and well-rounded coffee. Tasting notes include dark chocolate, butterscotch, and redcurrant.

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This is a fully washed, red bourbon, single origin coffee f om d offe s a a ed a o ofi e h he toasty sweetness of marshmallow, the warmth of vanilla and the subtle fruitiness of apple juice all complemented by rich, caramel undertones. The beans were brought to the UK by Omwani Coffee Co in partnership with local farmers in Burundi, and roasted in Cricklewood, north west London.

CAFÉ DIRECT ROASTERY cafedirect.co.uk

Other Great Taste awards (2023): El Diviso Sidra ★★ Yeferson Olaya Natural ★ Supernatural Gargari Gutiti ★ Rwanda Musasa ★

COFFEE

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HOUSE BLEND ★★

COLOMBIA EL PLACER “YELLOW FRUITS” ★★★

CUFFED-IN COFFEE cuffedincoffee.com

This house blend coffee is a combination of Colombian and Brazilian Arabica beans with a hint of Vietnamese Robusta beans. Crafted to cut through milky drinks, its deep, rich chocolaty notes lead to a treacle and hazelnut fi sh a a ed s e s o es It’s a versatile coffee that can be enjoyed black or as the foundation for lattes and cappuccinos.

DARK WOODS COFFEE darkwoodscoffee.co.uk

This distinctive coffee offers a massive fruit punch in both aroma and taste, thanks to a fermentation process that incorporates dehydrated tropical fruit. The result is a juicy, sweet experience – with vibrant notes of passionfruit and ma o h e he fi sh s eam s a a d es s best enjoyed black, ideally paired with citrus biscuits.

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Driftwood ★★ Common Grounds Barrel Aged ★★ Colombia Mikava 100% Geisha Carbonic Maceration ★★ Panama La Huella “Café de Panama“ 100% Geisha Natural ★★ Colombia El Placer 100% Pink Bourbon “Session Culturing” ★★ Colombia El Placer 100% Pink Bourbon “IPA” ★★★

ALUMINIUM NESPRESSO® COMPATIBLE CAPSULES: RISTRETTO FUJI MOUNTAIN ★★

HOUSE ROAST COLD BREW ★★ ODDWORKS COFFEE oddworks.co.uk

An intense dark roast cold brew coffee, freshly prepared to order each week, OddWorks creation offers a robust a o ofi e h om e o es of ho o a e a ame and cherry. The dark roast imparts depth and richness, while the sweet caramel and fruity cherry undertones add complexity to the drink. Enjoy it black over ice, in a latte or blend it with your preferred spirits for a cold brew cocktail.

UESHIMA COFFEE COMPANY ueshimacoffeecompany.com

Produced by Japan’s no.1 coffee brand, Fuji Mountain showcases the skill of Ueshima’s coffee masters Makoto Ikeda and Luz Morton. Made for use in compatible capsule machines, this produces a bold and intense ristretto with a well-balanced blend of cocoa notes, nuttiness and brown sugar sweetness.

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Single Origin Coffee Beans: Kenya ★ Ground Coffee: House Blend ★ Coffee Beans: Kobe Blend ★★ Coffee Bags: House Blend ★ Coffee Beans: Decaf ★

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Crafted in Ireland, this gluten-free soup combines smooth squashed butternut, carrot, and sweet potato. This fusion of e e a e a o s s e hed h eam sh da mak a e e e ho e fo hose seek a ho esome e f ee o o S m hea o e o

Handcrafted in small batches, these little vegan and gluten-free pearls are made using foraged seaweed on the e o oas he s o e ease he a o s of he sea rich in umami and balanced with a hint of saltiness.

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CACAO & HAZELNUT NUT BUTTER BALLS ★

[SHICKEN] TIKKA KEBAB SKEWERS ★★

Made by a female team in Istanbul, this additive-free treat is a great healthy snack. Organic hazelnuts are encased in a cacao and date paste to create a balance of soft and h e es ha de e s h a ao a o ha fi sh he e e a a d e f ee oo

h s h ke a e a e s made s a e d of e ed so a o e hea oe ea fi es a d mo e es in a vegan-friendly and protein-rich base. Marinated for ho s a h kka s e e d d e fe eek a d ama d hese ske e s de e a ood de h of a o a d ha e a s e mea e e ook from chilled or frozen in less than 25 minutes to add to sa ads a so e o s

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Other Great Taste awards (2023): Cherry & Peanut Nut Butter Balls ★

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PLANT-BASED CHICKEN BREAST ★★ VIVERA vivera.com

he a ased h ke s e eas s made ha blend of hydrated vegetable proteins, including soya and hea e de s a h h o e a d e a f e d mea alternative that offers a juicy succulence that is rare in e a a e a es se ho e s ed o d ed o e a e chicken in any dish.

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Customers are now going nuts for Mauds’ pistachio ice cream, 30 years after the maker first started selling it.

Despite being hugely popular in other European As it wound down after a bustling summer, learning countries, pistachio ice cream never really attracted that its pistachio ice cream had been nominated for much of a following in Ireland, which was why, in the a Golden Fork was a welcome boost to the team at past, Mauds only made it from time to time.

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However, the last few years have seen the “This recognition would be great news for us at popularity of this flavour surge to the point where any time, but at the end of a long and busy summer Mauds now stocks it year-round. But production when we’ve all been working so hard to make sure our quantities, at around 3,000 litres per year, are still low customers can enjoy our ice cream in the sun…we are compared to some other flavours. all just over the moon.” says Roberta Wilson, In contrast to ice cream makers that use a who, together with husband John, founded pre-mixed base in powder form and hydrate the Co. Antrim ice cream making business How to use: it, Mauds describes itself as an ‘old school over four decades ago. sandwich a scoop producer’, making it from scratch using This summer was particularly of pistachio ice fresh milk and cream from local dairy strenuous because, following the success cream between farmers. This base is churned with Italian of its parlours in Belfast and Bangor, two double choc pistachio paste in a careful balancing act.

Mauds opened a third outlet in Holywood. chip cookies.

“It can be tempting to overdo the pistachio “Our move to company-owned retail and fall into that ‘more means better’ trap” says parlours is a relatively recent one and we’re Roberta. “But it really is not the case. You need to be really excited about it as it allows us to obtain delicate and considered with the amount of pistachio feedback direct from our customers about what as it can easily overpower the ice cream.” they like, and to have more control over the range of Roberta speaks from experience - over the years flavours we can offer,” says Roberta.

Mauds has experimented with dozens of ingredients One flavour that has been a big hit in the new to make the pistachio flavour and taken on lots of Holywood parlour is pistachio. suggestions to elevate it to three-star status.

“We’ve been thrilled to see pistachio ice cream “We’re delighted that our collective hard work, becoming increasingly popular with our customers experimentation and patience have paid off,” she says.

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45 DAY DRY AGED FORE RIB OF BEEF ★★★

This meat from the wild Sika deer at Baronscourt Estate in Northern Ireland, boasts soft, tender flesh. The deer’s diet of natural flora and fauna on the estate contributes to this texture – as well as the venison’s exceptional flavour profile. Its complex-but-balanced blend of savoury, gamey, and sweet notes, also offers impressive length on the palate.

Sourced from local farms and hand-prepared by a small team of butchers, this English Longhorn prime rib is dry-aged, untrimmed and left on the bone for maximum flavour. The well-marbled meat caramelises upon cooking, complementing its natural succulence and strong flavours.

Enjoy this beef centrepiece with roast potatoes, seasonal greens, Yorkshire pudding and horseradish sauce.

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Wild Sika Venison Loin HHH Wild Sika Venison Burger H

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SIRLOIN STEAK ★★

FoieGood gives the meat on these duck thighs a more subtle flavour and a tender melt-in-the-mouth texture by preparing them in extra virgin olive oil. Made in the town of Abejar in Northern Spain – as a cruelty-free alternative to traditional foie gras – each portion offers up notes of woodsmoke, citrus and umami.

Irish Angus beef is renowned for its exceptionally rich, natural taste, brought on by open-pasture grazing.

That makes for great steak and each of these sirloins is expertly hand-cut to order, so it arrives succulent and ready for immediate cooking. Season generously with salt, black pepper, and a touch of olive oil before cooking to enhance the beef’s remarkable flavour.

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WILD SIKA VENISON FRENCH RACK ★★★

JAMES WHELAN BUTCHERS jameswhelanbutchers.com

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Handmade Pasta Sauce H Heritage Cure Rashers H Cured Pork Loin H Rib Eye Roast HH Minced Beef H Rack of Lamb H Pork Lard H Cured Rack of Pork H Free Range Turkey H Mamma’s Meatloaf H Beef Wellington H

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DENVER STEAK ★★★

Redhill Farm in rural Lincolnshire slowly rears its own breed of fully free-range Duroc-Cross Landrace pigs on natural feed. This makes for a succulent and tender joint that boasts remarkable fat marbling throughout, and a a s ee dee a o ed mea a so e a s h he ha e o ea as e a a ds fo he as 20 years.

he e e s eak a esse k o ed s ha a e sed s e e o s ma as s e de h s e am e e o ed fo s e h ess a d dee succulence, this meat offers fantastic caramelisation when cooked. Sourced from a 100% full-blood Wagyu herd, this unique beef is a result of dedicated care and welfare practices carried out by a small team based in Newport, Shropshire.

REDHILL FARM FREE RANGE PORK redhillfarm.com

WYNDFORD WAGYU wyndfordwagyu.com

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Free Range Pork Loin ★★ Free Range Pork Belly ★★ Lincolnshire Sausages ★ ★ Lincolnshire Haslet ★

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BEE HURO HONEY ★

Dark and medicinal honey from the hills of central Saudi a a s ad o a sed mo e fo hea h e efi s than as a spread or garnish. That said, this treacly honey o des a o as a o ha de e o s o he palate into a warm, savoury aftertaste. Alongside a deep minerality that is more acacia sap than blossom ho e he e s a e s o e o f he fi sh se as a medicinal pick-me-up or in the same way as carob syrup.

This fragrant and delicate acacia honey is produced in he o hed a fie ds a d mo a s of oma a Responsibly farmed, it is full of antioxidants, enzymes, and antiseptic properties known to strengthen the immune system, regulate blood pressure and alleviate amma o

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Rich, earthy notes in this heather honey – gathered from across the Welsh uplands – quickly give way to a buoyant o a a a e a d s ee e af e as e h e es of protein produce a jelly-like consistency, while this dark amber honey also has higher levels of pollen particles due o a oa se fi a o me hod S o o d e s oo over yoghurt or spread on toast.

This very pure, natural honey is made by bees collecting nectar from Italian chestnut trees. A sweet chestnut taste with a gentle bitterness gives way to smoky, woody undertones on the palate, delivered via a velvety, caramel consistency.

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It is a versatile cooking ingredient but can be used for medicinal purposes, thanks to its richness of minerals and antibacterial properties.

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HONEY

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FOREST AND WILDFLOWER HONEY ★★ MELOURGIA melourgia.gr

Made on the Greek island of Chios in the Aegean, this very smooth, golden brown honey offers rich caramel notes that work around the mouth and coat the tongue with hints of spice. Its woody aroma complements its s ee e ed a o s h e s o fi sh s efi ed a d e e f of om e o a o es se

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Produced in Hungary, SeaBerryJoy is an immune-systemboosting concentrate that can form the base for healthy drinks when diluted with water or be taken as a potent shot. efi ed e d of a sea k ho ma o h ho e and spices, it balances tartness with the sweetness and leaves no bitter aftertaste.

SWEET CHESTNUT HONEY ★★★

SOMMERBLÜTE FASS NR. 1 ★★★

Harvested from the sweet chestnut trees in the forests of Dordogne, this honey boasts strong caramel notes that give way to a unique bitterness, which dissipates just before it overwhelms. A strong, aromatic aftertaste follows, highlighting the pollen content, mineral salts and high tannin level. Dark in colour, it works well drizzled over hard cheese or mixed into a marinade.

This German raw blossom honey is very fruity and pollenrich, with strong notes of fresh passion fruit. The surprising zest gives way to a satisfyingly sweet and lingering aftertaste. While it is vitamin-rich, and full of minerals and antioxidants, it is also versatile enough to adorn buttered toast or drizzle over salads.

THE TRAVELLING BEE COMPANY travellingbee.co.uk

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Other Great Taste awards (2023): Soft Set Honey ★★ Spanish Blackberry Honey ★ Hellenic Pine Honey ★ Hellenic Oak Honey ★ Honeydew Honey ★★ Lime Blossom Honey ★

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SEABERRYJOY IMMUNE BOOSTER ★★

THE GOURMET HONEY - FUNCTIONAL FINE FOOD DEVELOPER thegourmethoney.com

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Jahreshonig ★★ Urtradition ★★ Kirschblüte Fass Nr. 11 ★ Löwenzahn Fass Nr. 22 ★ Edelkastanie Fass Nr. 15 ★

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Ireland’s only commercial duck producer is fiercely protective of its most prized asset – its own unique breed of duck. put into the product is what you get out,” says Barry.

If you order duck while dining out in London’s “And when you move away from that, inconsistencies Chinatown, there is a high probability it will have been creep in and it is a slippery slope to an inferior hatched, reared, processed and packed by Silver Hill product.”

Duck in Co. Monaghan, Ireland.

Another guiding principle is the desire to use all This vertically integrated operation is responsible parts of the bird. Heads, feet and necks go to Chinese for the supply of 99% of the roast duck hanging in the customers; liver goes to Belgium to make pâté and windows of Chinatown’s restaurants and has been for feathers are used for duvets and pillows, for the last 40 years. example.

“We have bred our duck over the years to This policy was a key driver behind the have certain characteristics that are prized How to use: development of Silver Hill’s confit duck by these customers: a good layer of fat, for a starter, serve a legs in the early 1990s. The company’s succulent meat and crispy skin,” explains s e o fi e o a owner toured Gascony in search of the Barry Cullen, the company’s head of bed of mixed seasonal best recipe, which was then replicated in sales. leaves, dressed with Silver Hill’s test kitchen and scaled up.

These qualities stem from Silver Hill’s pomegranate seeds “Although we typically produce 10,000 tightly controlled breeding programme, and a vinaigrette. confit duck legs a week, each one has to be which produces a Peking-Aylesbury hybrid as good as that first batch,” says Barry. with an unusually high fat:lean meat ratio.

Silver Hill takes its time, letting slaughtered Today, the company, which started out with birds mature overnight before processing, then just six ducks in 1962, produces 80,000 ducks a week, marinading the legs in garlic and black pepper for eight yet maintains those signature traits with every new hours before slow-roasting them in fat from a previous generation. batch.

“Over time, the animal would naturally get bigger.

This yields a subtly sweet confit with such crispy We have six people in our R&D department making skin and meltingly tender meat that even French sure there is no drift from those characteristics,” says customers are forced to admit it is “as good as at home”.

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“If you can get a French customer to admit that, Silver Hill has also held fast to its closely guarded you’re not doing badly,” says Barry. feed recipe in the face of escalating costs. silverhillduck.ie “We won’t start cutting corners because what you

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SICILIAN PISTACHIO ICE POP ★★

The handmade matcha ice cream is a popular menu item at North London restaurant Abeno. Made using organic cream and matcha sourced from near Kyoto in Japan, has a e e e e ha o o ed a o he matcha’s vibrant, grassy notes are balanced by dairy richness, creating a balanced, not over-sweet experience.

Named after a beach in India, the Anjuna brand is on a m ss o o de e he a o s of a e d ess s mme through its ice pops. In this vegan, gluten-free variety, the distinct notes of Sicilian pistachios are front and centre. he a o s d a d e a a ed ha a a s ee fi sh

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MATCHA ICE-CREAM ★

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SPECULOOS GELATO ★★

TOASTED TOFFEE ICE CREAM ★★

Made in London using the original Lotus Biscoff Crunchy Spread, this silky artisanal gelato is the perfect foil for the a o sa d e e of a famo s e a s e oos s The nutty sugary notes from the Biscoff travel towards a sa sf a a fi sh h h s of f d e

This organic, artisanal ice cream is made with rich treacle a d da k m s o ado s a a d h s s e e ed o he palate. A subtle undertone of toffee and caramel adds complexity to this creamy dessert, which is crafted on a third-generation farm in Derby using milk from their own herd of Holstein Friesian cows. Enjoy with rich chocolate brownies or scooped into a cone.

BLUEBELL DAIRY bluebelldairy.co.uk

ARIELA’S GELATO arielasgelato.com

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Peanut & Caramel Vegan Gelato (Oat Milk) ★ Vanilla Vegan Gelato (Oat Milk) ★

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Devilishly Chocolate ★ Blueberry ★ Mango Sorbet ★★

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Free Range Pork

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PISTACHIO SWIRL ICE CREAM ★★★

There is an abundance of sea salt caramel swirls running through this ice cream, creating a sweet-savoury contrast – with buttery notes in the caramel balanced by just a hint of salt. Jefferson’s produces all of its ice cream in south west London in small batches, using only organic milk, natural ed e s a d efi ed s a

s ed ass a a a o s h s s a h o e eam is made in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, according to ad o a me hods s h a d eam a o its sweetness does not overwhelm the palate and is, in fact, enhanced by the addition of smooth Sicilian pistachio cream.

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Brooklyn Blackout Brownie ★ Strawberry Compote ★

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RHUBARB JAM ★★

SEVILLE ORANGE MARMALADE ★★

Ludlow Farmshop’s jam-makers have managed to tame the tartness of fresh rhubarb with well-judged sweetness.

Featuring mild vanilla notes, this artisanal jam has a dense texture and is brimming with fruit that imparts a warm, a m a fi sh ea h s o es o o e ed oas

ad o a fi e ma ma ade made ho a Se e o a es h s ese e s made a d ff s o de oa e o o a d offe s a a a ess ha es a os o es o es of s a d eam he a bitter marmalade aftertaste is diffused by a unique sweetness.

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HONEYBERRY JAM ★★

a d made o h o ksh e h s s a h k e ed am om f esh a k ke fi s h sh home grown apples and pears. A strong aroma of fresh fruit a d amo a es he a fo sof f e es am s es a d h seeds o d e e fe o a heese oa d

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SCOTTISH HONEYBERRY GROWERS scottishhoneyberrygrowers.co.uk

Other Great Taste awards (2023): S o sh Honeyberries ★

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ALL BUTTER LEMON CURD ★ WELSH LADY PRESERVES welshladypreserves.com

A previous Great Taste Supreme Champion, this exemplary lemon curd is made in North Wales to a secret Jones family recipe that dates back to the 1960s. It is exceptionally smooth, with a burst of fresh lemon and o e e a o S ead o o fa o e aked o toasted treat, for that perfect nostalgic experience.

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ROUSSAS DAIRY | ROUSSAS GALOTYRI PDO

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Roussas Dairy is replicating the Sarakatsani tribe’s methods of Galotyri production from mountain milk on a commercial scale.

Roussas achieved this by using sheep and goats’ Few products have a more charming narrative than the milk collected by the shepherds during the summer Greek PDO soft cheese Galotyri, and few storytellers and staying true to the traditional production are more engaging than Alexandros Botos, chairman process. and CEO of Roussas, a Greek dairy working to revive The raw milk is pasteurised, salted and left to this centuries-old cheese making tradition. acidify and coagulate. The curd is then transferred to “This cheese is something the Sarakatsani cloth bags for draining. The bags are kept in cold nomadic shepherds used to produce during the conditions (4-6°C) for up to two months for summer in the mountains, mainly to spread ripening, by which time the cheese has on their bread for breakfast and, since it How to use: developed a creamy, spreadable texture, was a little acidic, to aid digestion after spread Galotyri a complex, sour flavour and a soft, meat meals,” he says. on warmed bread, citrusy aroma.

“They were trying to preserve the lay slices of grilled “The flora and fauna of the milk produced by their sheep and courgette on top and mountains comes out in the rich goat herds, so they produced the sprinkle with olive oil, and flavourful milk and you smell fresh cheese every second or third lemon zest and spring and taste this in the cheese,” says day of the week and kept it in the cold onion for a Greek Alexandros. water springs.” bruschetta.

At present, Roussas is only producing Over the years, as shepherd numbers Galotyri on a small scale (30 tonnes) per have dwindled, so has this tradition, which year for the domestic market, as it is virtually was why, 10 years ago, Roussas set itself the task unknown outside of Greece. However, the dairy is of reviving it on an industrial scale. hoping that Great Taste will change this.

As the dairy wanted to be sure its product “We believe this award will help Galotyri become matched the Galotyri of yesteryear, it sought better known and open up opportunities for it to be input from the cheese’s original makers during the sold overseas,” says Alexandros. “By securing a future development process. market for the product, we can also help to secure an “It took a lot of trial and error, but finally, the income for the farmers.” shepherds confirmed that the quality was exactly roussas.gr the same as they had produced in the past,” says Alexandros.

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VEGAN GARLIC MAYONNAISE ★★ BESAUCY BeSaucy.co.uk

ALEXOPOULOS FAMILY PRODUCTS alliooliveoil.com

This extra virgin olive oil is produced in Pylos, Greece, s he fi es o o e k o es a ef e a ed h o h me ha a mea s o ese e he o es a o s a d e s h s o ossesses a a a e as e s dee h ess makes es s ed o d o d a he ha ook

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ALLIO ULTRA PREMIUM EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL ★★

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IL CASOLARE UNFILTERED ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL ★

OLIXIR® DI CALAMIGNARA ORGANIC HIGH-POLYPHENOL EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL ★

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PATHOS EVOO ★

A Greek, organic extra virgin olive oil rich in antioxidants, h s has a a a ed a o ofi e h h s of a hoke a d a k e e o ded o a easa ea h ess

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SICHUAN CHILLI CRISP ★★

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HOT CHUTNEY ★★

This spicy mango & habanero hot sauce is beautifully fruity, with extra dimensions coming from added coconut.

There is a balance between sweet, savoury and acidic e eme s ea a as a o he mo h a o h a very well-judged level of chilli heat. Use it as a marinade, in cooking or as a table sauce.

Made with Ghost chilli peppers, this traditional Indian chutney has an initial freshness from the mint, followed by an explosion of tamarind tanginess and an extra kick of raw heat.

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CHUTCE chutcecondiments.com

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Jerk BBQ ★ Korean Q ★

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MANGO MAZZALEEN ★★★

The spices are balanced so they don’t overwhelm the h o o a o of h s ese e h h s amm a d easily spreadable with a spoon or knife. Serve it alongside curries, at barbecues, or in sandwiches and burgers.

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Mint Chutney ★

ORIGINAL MUSTARD ★★

KING NAGA PICKLE ★★★

a o s o e f m s a d has a d s o s a o from the blend of Canadian mustard seeds with cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, lemon salt, and turmeric.

Made with fragrant Naga chillies, jalapenos, and a rich blend of spices that includes fenugreek, this Indian ke s e a fie he hea s s o does o o e he m a ea de h of a o a d o es of ripe tomato. Produced in the Lake District, Cumbria, this versatile chutney would be great on any Indian pickle tray, as a BBQ marinade or mixed with mayonnaise.

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MR VIKKIS LTD mrvikkis.co.uk

An initial strong punch gives way to zesty, lemon notes which are softened by the turmeric and creamy texture.

It’s ideal for pairing with cheeses or as a condiment with burgers and meat platters.

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Maxis Urban Ketchup ★★ Harrys BBQ sauce ★★ Habanero Chilli Jam ★★★ RSJ red sweet Jalapeno Jam ★ Chilli jam ★ Tomato and Nigella Chutney ★★★ Hot Gooseberry Chutney ★ Rhubarb Pickle ★★ Old Dehli Chutney ★ Brinjal ★★ Banana Habanero Chutney ★

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CHIPOTLE SAUCE ★

JAMAICAN RED PEPPER JELLY ★

This spicy dark chipotle sauce has a hint of sweetness that gives way to a deep, lingering heat, balanced by the chillies’ smokiness.

A bright, tangy sauce made in honour of the Windrush generation, this moderately spicy jelly has lots of vibrant ed e e a o h h s fo o ed af s undertone. Its glossy, mildly chunky consistency means it is dea fo add a s of ama a a o o a es a d meat dishes or simply spread on toast.

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A thick, velvety texture elevates this versatile condiment above brown sauce or ketchup, and it would be an interesting addition to an English Breakfast, pies and pasties – or, of course, Mexican fajitas.

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Made and matured at our creamery on the Llŷn Peninsula, North Wales.

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DRAGON HANDCRAFTED CAVERN RUBY AGED WELSH RED

Award winning Welsh churned butter made to an original recipe with a distinctive salty flavour.

Cavern Aged Welsh Red Leicester matured deep in the caverns of Llanfair Slate mines.

DRAGON HANDCRAFTED CAVERN EMERALD AGED WELSH CHEDDAR & LEEK

Excellent for spreading on toast, scones and bara brith. Great in cooking, just omit the ‘unsalted butter with a teaspoon of salt’ on the recipe and use this instead.

Boasting a flaky and open texture, inviting you to explore its intricate layers. Its slight sweetness, reminiscent of caramelized flavours, adds a touch of indulgence to the overall profile.

What the judges had to say?

What the judges had to say?

“The flavour is outstanding.

It is full-on summer meadows, sunshine and warmth”. /DragonCymru

“This is a smooth, buttery cheese with a mild tang and a balanced sweet-savoury flavour.”

@DragonDairy

Cavern Aged Welsh Cheddar blended with leek, matured deep in the caverns of Llanfair Slate mines.

Complementing it’s robust savoury flavour, a distinct onion tang characterises this cheese.

Delicious with some chunky bread and chutney.

What the judges had to say?

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FINO | FINO DARK BALSAMIC (CREMA)

CREMA DE LA CREMA This balsamic condiment from the Spanish province of Cordoba is worth the 25-year wait. success across Europe and further afield.

While Bodegas Navarro was over the moon to win a “We are selling to Germany, which is our main Golden Fork for its Dark Balsamic (Crema), the timing market, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands of the awards ceremony could have been better for the and, of course, the UK. Our vinegars are also present in Spanish winery. September is harvest time, when it’s a Japan and the USA,” says Miguel. case of all hands to the pump – or press.

But it was thanks to UK-based importer Fino, its “This is the most important time of year because Dark Balsamic (Crema) ended up on the Great Taste we are right in the middle of our harvest,” says Miguel judging table.

Jesus Herrador, who is joint CEO of the family “In 2010, I discovered Bodegas Navarro, winery, working side by side with his brother, How to use: where Dark Balsamic (Crema) is produced.

Javier. “All our new production depends combine with extra Since then I have imported both dark and on the work we are doing right now. The virgin olive oil for white balsamics from them and sell them grapes are arriving from the vineyards to dipping warm bread, here under the Fino brand,” says Susie be pressed here and the whole process or drizzling over Taylor, founder of Fino. starts right now. salad. It’s particularly Fino Dark Balsamic (Crema) is made “Our full attention is on that as it will good with fresh from Pedro Ximénez grape must which is evolve into the products we will be selling tomatoes. reduced, then partially caramelised before in the next few years.” being aged in American oak barrels for 25 years The wheels have been turning in this way at to reach the desired acidity level.

Bodegas Navarro for 150 years, when José Antonio It is the acidity content that differentiates crema Navarro first started making wine from the grapes of from other balsamics, explains Miguel.

Montilla-Moriles.

“A product must have a minimum acidity content The wines it produces are typical of the region of 6% to be called ‘vinegar’. Since Crema has a content and include pale, dry and slightly bitter Fino; dark of less than 3% it has to be called ‘crema’ or ‘vinegar mahogany, richly smooth Oloroso; and dark ruby, cream’,” he says. naturally sweet Pedro Ximénez.

The crema that emerges from this lengthy ageing Balsamic vinegars are a more recent addition, process is a full-bodied beauty: thick, sweet and developed to complement the wines and made from entirely free of any additives or preservatives. the Pedro Ximénez grape. finooli eoil.co.uk Since their introduction, these have enjoyed great

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CARLINGFORD OYSTERS ★★

These rock oysters from Ireland’s Achill Island are fresh and salty with hints of the peat in the surrounding landscape. This straight-from-the-ocean taste is rounded off a s ee m e ke fi sh a d a h s e of mineral tang.

he o of he a fo d o h s ade a e s he s to shape each oyster grown in it into a perfect tear-drop shape with a strong shell and a smooth, pearly white enamel. This fjord in north eastern Ireland also gives these oysters a soft, plump texture and a crisp, mineral-rich taste that evolves from sweet to mildly metallic. Best enjoyed fresh and raw.

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Serve them chilled in the half shell, with a dash of tabasco sauce, and accompanied by a glass of white wine.

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SMOKED SCOTTISH SALMON ★★

SMOKED HADDOCK ★★★

hese ha d ed fi e s a e h smoked sma batches over aged Scotch whisky cask chippings. The fi m e esh of he fish s a e a ed he e e smokiness imparted and their delicate sea-sweetness merges with the oaky, savoury notes to make this a truly premium smoked salmon.

Smoked o e oak k k s hese haddo k fi e s are elevated by a precise balance of smokiness and s ee ess he ak m fi e s a e h oak smoke a o a d he e e e om eme s he s ee fi sh e e as a ma ed e of a fish e o served simply with a poached egg and spinach.

o o s od o o ess e s es ha e e fi e meets the same high standard, leaving you to enjoy it exactly as it comes.

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Home Cooked Ham ★ Sliced smoked duck breast ★ Smoked Chicken Breast ★★ Hot Roast Smoked Salmon ★★ Smoked e fi e ★★

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SMOKED FISH & SEAFOOD

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CHERRY AND BLACKBERRY CBD KOMBUCHA ★

The result of hard work by a dedicated group of plantbased food enthusiasts, this dairy-free drink is made with highland barley from Tibet. It combines earthy and nutty notes with a hint of natural sweetness, creating a harmonious and refreshing end product.

Hip Pop brews this kombucha in Cheshire with sweet and sour cherries and blackberries for zing and depth. It also infuses it with 15mg of CBD to encourage relaxation and natural ease. Enjoy ice-cold, as a non-alcoholic option, a relaxing evening drink or as a morning pick-me-up.

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Black Sesame Flavoured Highland Barley Drink ★ Hazelnut Flavoured Highland Barley Drink ★ Walnut Flavoured Highland Barley Drink ★

Other Great Taste awards (2023): Gut Lovin’ Lemonade ★ Ginger & Yuzu - Kombucha ★ Tropical Peach Flavour - Living Soda ★★

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CASEIFICIO IL FIORINO | CACIO DI AFRODITE

SHAPE OF EWE It was a change to the physical format of Cacio di Afrodite that created this Tuscan cheese’s Golden Fork winning taste profile.

“During these months, the natural cycle of sheep Four years ago, Tuscan cheesemaker Il Fiorino lactation peaks and the milk has better characteristics identified a gap in its range for a Pecorino with a for producing quality cheeses,” says Angela, adding sweeter, warmer flavour. that Il Fiorino collects this milk from within 40 miles “The idea was to obtain more intense flavours via of its dairy. “That may seem like a lot, but in an area a higher curd temperature and semi-cooking process,” like the Maremma, with a low population density, you says Angela Fiorino, who, together with husband can cover many miles collecting milk from different Simone Sargentoni, carries on the family tradition farms,” she says. started in 1957.

After pasteurisation, the milk is made into It is not unusual for Il Fiorino to spend cheese via a traditional Tuscan process that several years perfecting a new cheese before How to use: involves semi-cooking. releasing it onto the market. In the tastings serve with broad “The entire process is done by hand; the conducted during the development beans in spring, or cheese is dry salted by hand with Volterra process, the consistency of the new cheese pears in summer; salt, and is turned, brushed and washed did not meet the producer’s expectations grate on acquacotta by hand, to achieve the perfect crust and – prompting a change of shape. soup yeartaste,” explains Simone.

“We tested various formats and, in the round.

Initial maturation is in refrigerated cells end, settled on a larger but lower shape, as at controlled temperature and humidity. Then it this allowed us to achieve a more melt-in-thematures in Il Fiorino’s natural cave, a micro-climate mouth consistency,” says Angela. that not only matures but also refines the cheese.

With this seemingly minor adjustment, Il Fiorino The cheese is matured on wooden boards – a had created the cheese that was missing from its tradition that Il Fiorino has had to fight hard to defend. portfolio.

“Unfortunately, officials considered plastic boards “Unlike its brother, the Pecorino cheese Riserva del more hygienic and, for a period, wanted to eliminate Fondatore, Cacio di Afrodite has more complex scents the wooden boards,” says Simone. “Little by little, we of dried fruit, lactic butter, cooked butter, a very long managed to make people understand that it could be finish and a slightly harder consistency,” adds Angela. aged hygienically on wooden boards and that the final Like all of the producer’s aged Pecorino cheeses, result was much better.”

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THE UK’S MOST A W A R D E D T E A F O R T A S T E… AGAIN* At Birchall, we are on a mission to share with the World the best tasting, sustainable tea.

Which is why we are proud of the fact that our flagship Great Rift blend has been awarded another Great Taste Award, winning the prestigious award for its 13th consecutive year.

So go on, pop the kettle on, knowing that you’re enjoying the UK’s finest tasting tea.

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GROUNDS FOR GOOD VODKA ★

Plum Gasm is created by infusing Prosecco with homemade plum gin. The end result is rose gold in colour has o m a oma h h s of e de o e es lemon and thyme. Orange blossom and peach notes taper o he a a e o a s ee off d fi sh Se e h ed o o e e

a o d s ed em m odka o ds For Good comes in recycled glass bottles and is the product of repurposed coffee grounds. It has creamy, oas ed mo ha a o ha oa e e e e a d o ks e se ed s a h f om he f ee e as a sho o s ed o e e f o se a a so e sed o e e a e an espresso martini.

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LONDON DRY GIN ★

a of e d s ed a d e fi e ed odka handmade in County Durham, this spirit is notably full of a o h smok ess a d ha k m e a o he ose es a o s o she e a d eam s ee ess o he a a e ea a mo e sh o e af e as e Se e s a h o h e a d o fa o e m e S a e fo e a s

S o ea h o es of e a d o a de a e fo o ed a m ess e f om a ef a d o a e ds this small-batch traditional London Dry gin made in Wales.

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A lightly spiced smooth rum liqueur made in Norfolk, this drink initially offers up notes of coconut and vanilla before adding spicy black cardamom and cherry. A soft, fruity a o de s hs e s a ame s ee ess h h makes e fe fo se o e e h o d a e juice or a dash of cola.

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ORGANIC NUTMEG WITH MACE ★★

A natural sea salt from Alderney in the Channel Islands, h s s ha es ed a d od ed ha d he a e akes a e eas shed a d he de h a d s e h of a o means the right seasoning level can be achieved with less product – compared to other salts. Great for pinching and fi sh d shes efo e se

This unique product combines mace and nutmeg, which are ordinarily separated even though they come from the same seed. Needless to say, the combination of these o a s es od es ema ka e de h of a o Grate this into powder form and add to anything, from mashed o a oes a d a akes o m kshakes a d smoothies.

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This exceptional saffron from Spain boasts bright crimson threads, which are all harvested by hand before drying. ee f om a a fi a o o s a o s o ese a es h s dee a o f a d h saff o s a ked s de ass a s o ese e s f esh ess se o a o e d shes a d o hs ak o as a de o a e a sh

A blend of herbs, spices, Kampot pepper and Fleur de Se make h s seaso as o o f as s a oma ea ea h a k s ee e ed a d o a a d ss white Kampot peppers, this mix can be used in place of salt and pepper to elevate any dish. It’s especially good on grilled meat or vegetables.

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Produced in small batches in rural Worcestershire, this unpasteurised miso is naturally fermented from only three locally sourced ingredients: fava beans, rice koji and salt.

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Pumpkin seed oil is transporting Natur Press to fame in what seems to be a real life food fairytale.

Roland says the best quality seed is from the Some of the best brainstorming sessions happen Gleisdorf variety. He personally purchases the seeds around the family dinner table, and Natur Press and always visits the farmer to verify the quality. “If it pumpkin oil is testament to this. doesn’t meet our standards, I won’t take it,” he adds.

The Hungarian family business had been coldThis shell-less variety can cause a few production pressing for over a decade when the idea of a issues, but Natur Press says it has solved these pumpkin oil was first mooted one Friday lunchtime problems with its proprietary production technology. in 2012.

“The machines we use have been developed and “My mother had cooked cream of pumpkin soup, built by us and are protected by patent,” says and while we were eating it, my father suggested Roland. “We produce all of our oils using zero pressing the pumpkin seed,” recalls Roland How to use: waste technology.”

Bago, second generation owner of the drizzle on vanilla This technology has enabled the company. “We all looked at each other and ice cream, mix company to extract oils from a variety of everybody agreed it would be a good idea.” into marinades raw materials – from baobab to coffee.

Some 13 years later, the company’s or use to dress Its product portfolio currently takes in 18 Bagoila pumpkin oil has sparked debate salads. types of oil. around a different table, where once again, a Natur Press is set up to produce up to unanimous decision was reached – this time 5,000 litres of pumpkin oil annually, but says it was the Great Taste judges agreeing on the oil’s that if the market demands more, it can simply build taste credentials. more machines.

“I think it is a great thing that we discussed the “If the orders become really huge – which I pumpkin seed oil idea around a dining table, and now hope they do – we will need to develop our cooling we are good enough for the Great Taste awards, which capacity too, because cooling is important for is the most famous dining table in the food industry,” pumpkin oil,” says Roland. “The seed contains lots of says Roland. oil, and in the summer there is a risk of rancidity.”

The judges praised the oil’s rounded, nutty aroma, He adds: “We are very confident that, as a result lightness on the palate and clean finish. of this award, traders will find us and the world will As the only ‘processing’ this oil undergoes is open up for us.” pressing, with nothing added, its sensorial profile is bagoila.eu heavily dependent on the attributes of the seed.

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A NEW KIND OF BREW By using lesser-known brown soy beans, Taiwanese producer Doyoubo has developed a variation of one of the oldest condiments in the world. very quick and cheap to produce,” says Lulu. “This Doyoubo first started making brown bean soy sauce takes less than a week and results in a sauce that is to help farmers in the Meinong area of Kaohsiung salty but lacking in umami. In contrast, our process who were left with no outlet for their beans when makes use of the hot climate in Taiwan to ferment the pandemic hit. the soy beans naturally over a period of four to six “The brown soy beans grown here in Taiwan are months, producing a sauce that is full of flavour.” usually sold to Japanese companies for edamame, She says the other major difference is the but restrictions imposed during the pandemic purity of the product. prevented this, which was why we offered “The only inputs are water, yeast and to take the beans off their hands,” How to use: salt, which results in a very cleanexplains Lulu Lee, marketing director at add some wasabi tasting product that contains no added Doyoubo. and three drops of sugar or preservatives.”

Having brewed sauces from brown soy sauce The taste profile of the sauce makes indigenous black soy beans for half to an avocado for a it ideal for balancing cooking in the a century, the Taiwanese producer a o a d e e same way as a bouillon, according to was curious to see what it could do e e e e s m a o Lulu. “It might only take two or three with the brown variety, which are not uni (sea urchin). drops to transform a dish,” she adds. generally used for soy sauce because of The launch of a brown soy sauce fits the higher price they command. with the growing trend of tailoring soy sauces As well as being more expensive than to different dishes and usage occasions. Although regular black soy beans, brown beans have a richer, this is the norm in Asian countries, the concept of taro-like taste and aroma, according to Lulu. having a ‘toolbox’ of soy sauce varieties is still an Drawing on the same natural fermentation emerging trend in western kitchens. techniques it has relied upon for the last 50 years, Doyoubo is catering to this trend with a range that the producer brewed a light but richly flavoured includes seven soy sauce options, from low-sodium condiment from the brown beans. to double-fermented, and everything in between.

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