KTC Launches Halal Certified Beef Dripping

KTC Edibles Ltd, Britain’s largest independent manufacturer and distributor of edible oils, has launched a Halal Certified Beef Dripping – making it the first of its kind available in the UK.

KTC Beef Dripping is ideal for all kinds of roasting and frying, adding depth of traditional flavour to a wide range of dishes. It’s an excellent choice for Fish and Chip shop owners who are looking to advance their inclusivity and cater for the Halal market.

This is an exciting development for the oil and fat industry, as it will open up lots of new opportunities for businesses, enabling them to reach a wider demographic and offer a greater choice of menu options to their customers.

Gary Lewis, Chief Commercial Officer at KTC, said:

“We’re always looking for innovative ways to be more inclusive and our Halal Certified Beef Dripping has been the perfect way to do this!”

“There’s been a real gap in the market for some time. We’re thrilled that we can meet this demand and be the first UK business to provide a beef dripping solution that delivers on performance and taste.”

KTC Beef Dripping is also available as a standard, nonhalal product. With no allergens, additives, GM ingredients or hydrogenated fat - KTC Beef Dripping also has the benefit of being low in trans fats. Ideal for all kinds of roasting and frying, it delivers depth of traditional flavour to a wide range of dishes.

KTC Halal Certified Beef Dripping is the latest addition to the company’s growing range of high quality frying solutions. This includes a selection of sustainably sourced vegetable oils, as well as the popular Super Hi Fry range of high performance frying blends.

KTC Edibles are created with sustainability in mind, and use responsibly sourced ingredients, including RSPO certified, segregated sustainable palm oil wherever possible. Making environmentally friendly choices is an important priority for the company, and they actively promote sustainable practice across all their suppliers.

Founded in 1972, KTC Edibles employs more than 275 people across two UK sites in Wednesbury and Liverpool. The company supplies more than 250m litres of cooking oils to customers of all sizes across the UK food industry each year. In 2022, all the palm oil supplied by KTC will be RSPO certified sustainable.

Additional information about KTC Beef Dripping and other high performance frying oils from KTC can be found at https://www.ktcoilsandfats.co.uk/

A Smarter Batter for Consistent Results

A quality Crispy texture your customers will love

Goldensheaf is the UK’s leading batter brand, developed using the very latest Kerry technology and specially designed to absorb at least 10% less oil which makes the batter stay crispier for longer... At Goldensheaf, we are passionate about providing quality batters to fish and chip shops nationwide.

The Goldensheaf formula guarantees every consumer the same great taste and consistently crispy texture with every order. Being exceptionally simple for shops to prepare, Goldensheaf’s batter solution provides operators with the opportunity to sell more fish and chips whilst ensuring consumers receive a superior-quality.

Paulo’s Fish & Chips is a family run business based in Cumbria. Owner Paul Fontana has been in the trade for over 55 years, first starting out with his father who taught him his craft. For over 30 years they used various different brands in the shop, but made the switch to Goldensheaf Smart Batter 2 years ago, averaging around 25-30 bags per month. Impressed with the results, he now also uses Goldensheaf Gluten Free Batter alongside Kerry’s wide range of Dinaclass Curry Sauces.

We sat down with Paul to discuss why Goldensheaf is his batter of choice, and what the most important factors are for fish & chip shop owners when choosing a batter to suit the needs of their outlet.

Paulo’s is open 7 days a week with 6-7 different friars working at a time, so being able to trial the Goldensheaf Smart Batter mix was crucial. “It was all about getting the consistency just right” explains Paul, ‘the search for a quality batter that tastes great, has a good appearance and exceptional hold when it gets to the hot box is always on, and Goldensheaf delivered.”

“The product performs really well in the cooking process” he continued, “We were all really pleased with its crispiness and colour. It also has excellent consistency compared to any of the previous flours we’ve worked with, and generally performed across the board.” According to business leaders from across the foodservice sector, the use of online technology and demand for delivery are the two most important long-term consumer trends impacting the industry. Paulo’s now offer home-delivery via 3 different platforms. Paul explained “it’s vital that the fish arrives to the customer with excellent hold, and fish that can keep its crispiness on delivery is the key to satisfied customers.” Since Paulo’s started using Goldensheaf Smart Batter, “there have been no soggy batter complaints!” Paul is pleased to share!

“The feedback from our loyal customers is that the fish had improved in texture since switching, which has increased our repeat business vastly”.

“I have a saying which was passed down from my father” says Paul, “If you put rubbish in a pan, you will get rubbish out. I can safely say, that Goldensheaf is a quality product that meets the needs of my friars and my customers. I can’t see myself using anything else!”