EHL Ingredients Enters Foodservice Sector

Ingredients range from popular cinnamon, chilli powder and oregano, to more unusual spices such as star anise, ras el hanout and asofetida as well as a full range of herbs and spices, beans and pulses, dried fruits and nuts.

4/19/2011 --- EHL Ingredients, a leading importer, blender and packer of food ingredients from around the world, is entering into the catering and foodservice sector with the launch of a brand new packaging format for large-scale chefs and contract caterers.

Available now via wholesalers and distributors, the new 2.5g tubs are perfect for chefs and caterers in the cost sector and in hotels, pubs and restaurants. Chefs can choose from over 300 quality herbs and spices, including 200 organic products and 50 custom blends. Ingredients range from popular cinnamon, chilli powder and oregano, to more unusual spices such as star anise, ras el hanout and asofetida as well as a full range of herbs and spices, beans and pulses, dried fruits and nuts.

EHL Ingredients has been sourcing natural and organic ingredients from around the world for over 16 years and in the company’s first move into the foodservice sector, it is using its expert sourcing and distribution capabilities to obtain and supply the finest, highest quality natural and organic ingredients.

The products are great for chefs and caterers to add to recipes for home-made ethnic and international foods, pizza and pasta dishes, sweet and savoury baked goods as well as traditional hearty stews and casseroles, soups and sauces, pies and marinades.

The 2.5kg plastic tubs come with a re-sealable lid, meaning the ingredients have a shelf-life of up to 12 months, when stored in a cool, dry environment.

Tasneem Backhouse, sales director at EHL Ingredients says: “We developed this format, following demand from chefs and caterers in the foodservice sector. We have been supplying our ingredients to the food manufacturing industry for around 16 years and now we have taken our industry knowledge, sourcing expertise and strong relationships with suppliers and translated this into our new packaging format for caterers.

“We are delighted to be able to offer foodservice customers our range of ingredients in a pack size that suits their needs.

“Consumers are much more knowledgeable about international flavours thanks to travel, cookery shows, and home cooking so restaurants and foodservice outlets must ensure they recreate these dishes well to ensure a successful and popular product. We are looking to work with caterers and chefs to provide our natural herbs and spices and can even develop custom blends to meet the specific requirements and guidelines.”

Tasneem concludes: “This new addition to our portfolio will help to drive the company forwards as we continue to expand the business and become a major player in the UK food industry.”

The company has been working towards its BRC accreditation and was awarded a grade A certification following a rigourous audit process. This gives EHL’s customers the reassurance of the company’s quality and safety management processes.