A dose of sunshine on a plate Major launches Gravy fortified with Vitamin D
A
government study has estimated that more
with added Vitamin D, Paul Saunders, Marketing Manager
than 1 in 10 of adults in the UK are deficient
at Major adds:
in Vitamin D – the sunshine vitamin – which
“We are immensely proud to announce the launch of our
is required to maintain healthy bones and
Major Gluten Free Gravy Granules with added Vitamin
muscles. In a bid to combat this, Major has launched a
D. Featuring the much-loved flavours from our market-
range of Gluten Free Gravy Granules with added Vitamin D.
leading gravy range, the new products have been
Completely unique to the industry, Major Gluten Free
fortified with Vitamin D – something that’s essential
Gravy Granules with added Vitamin D is available in a
to healthy bodies. For years, some products, including
choice of meat or poultry flavours, are free from allergens,
cereals and certain spreads have included added
suitable for vegetarians and vegans and meet 2024 salt
Vitamin D, but this is the first time a gravy has been
standards. Proudly manufactured in the UK, the granules
available. Particularly suited to care caterers, where
quickly dissolve in boiling water, creating a gravy that is
the elderly are one of the most at risk of a Vitamin D
thick, flavoursome and importantly, a great source of
deficiency, our new gravy range is a dose of sunshine
Vitamin D, providing up to 40% of an adults recommended
on a plate.
daily allowance per 100ml of gravy. A yield of 25L per pack and stored in resealable tubs, the new gravy is equally suited to high output foodservice operations as it is to smaller commercial kitchens serving gravy in batches. By simply adding to boiling water or roast pan juices and whisking for 30 seconds, chefs can serve a consistent, quality gravy with a rich and balanced flavour. Representing the first gravy fortified with Vitamin D on the market, Major has combined decades of experience
The large 2kg resealable packs are suitable for
and knowledge, as well as the result of several studies
commercial kitchens, while the choice of meat or poultry
to produce a product that not only tastes good, but also
enables a choice of flavours. A recipe containing no
supports the health and wellbeing of consumers. Research
allergens and suitable for both vegetarian and vegan diets
suggests that although some groups are less likely to be
allow a chef to serve one gravy for all.”
Vitamin D deficient, there are others who are at greater
Vitamin D is proven to be key to supporting the body’s
risk, including those who spend less time outside, as well as
immune system as well as keeping bones, teeth and
those with naturally darker skin. The Government goes as
muscles healthy.
far to recommend that everyone should consider topping
To find out more about the Major Gluten Free Gravy
up their Vitamin D intake, especially during the autumn
Granules with added Vitamin D, or for more on the other
and winter months.
products in the Major stocks, sauces and gravies portfolio,
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