Central Foods launches new vegan Asian-style prawns

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has launched tasty new, gluten-free and vegan Asian-style prawns that are ideal for the fast food sector

The Menuserve gluten-free, vegan Asian prawn snack selection is made from young jackfruit, vegetables and Asian spices and is suitable for plant-based customers, yet so tasty that it will appeal to all. Being gluten free means it’s also ideal for coeliac customers and those avoiding gluten, too. It’s a great product to have on any fast food menu!

The Menuserve gluten-free, vegan Asian prawn snack selection features three different varieties of snack – the torpedo, which is a filo-wrapped vegan prawn, the breaded, which is a crumbed vegan prawn, and the bubble, which is a battered vegan prawn.

Gordon Lauder, MD of Central Foods, said: “Our Menuserve range is well-regarded in the food service sector, and we are delighted to be extending the range with an exciting new product which has an Asian twist.

“These vegan prawns are a great-tasting – and different - option which are easy to prepare and convenient to serve. Offer a mixed selection, as they come, or try a pick ‘n’ mix menu for a more personalised customer experience and greater engagement.

“Whichever way you serve them, you’ll certainly stand out from the crowd by serving these delicious and innovative vegan and gluten-free alternatives.”

The Asian vegan prawn selection is available in cases of 48, featuring 16 of each variety, and simply needs heating before serving.

Make sure staff follow the FSA Allergen Guidance practices (click this link to find out more: https://www.food. gov.uk/business-guidance/allergen-guidance-for-foodbusinesses) to avoid cross-contamination during storage, prep, cooking or serving and you’re good to go!

It’s just one of a whole range of vegan options that Central Foods offers to cater for the growing interest in plant-based alternatives.

Central Foods, based at Collingtree near Northampton, is one of the UK’s leading frozen food distributors. The company was founded more than 25 years ago and is a catering partner across the whole food service sector, supplying to fast food outlets and other venues. It currently sells to over 180 independent wholesalers, as well as larger national and regional wholesalers.

For more information about Central Foods visit www. centralfoods.co.uk