Tatua Cooking Cream is a low-fat, long-life cream renowned for its superior cooking qualities. It boasts excellent heat stability, allowing the addition of acidic ingredients like lemon juice, wine, or vinegar without causing the cream to split. This makes it ideal for both sweet and savory dishes, including sauces and soups, enabling the creation of low-fat meals without sacrificing taste or texture. However, it is not suitable for whipping.
Key Features:
- Heat Stability: Maintains consistency when combined with acidic components, preventing splitting.
- Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of culinary applications, from creamy soups to rich sauces.
- Low Fat Content: Offers a healthier alternative without compromising on flavor or texture.
Packaging and Storage:
Tatua Cooking Cream is available in a 500g stand-up, resealable pouch. It has a 12-month unopened shelf life. Once opened, it should be refrigerated between 0-4°C and used within seven days.
Nutritional Information (per 100ml):
- Energy: 853 kJ
- Protein: 2.9g
- Total Fat: 18.6g
- Carbohydrates: 6.6g
- Sodium: 58mg
This cream is gluten-free and Halal certified, but not suitable for vegetarians.
Usage Suggestions:
Tatua Cooking Cream is perfect for:
- Creating quick and easy cream-based sauces for pasta and soups.
- Preparing dishes like beef stroganoff and potato gratin.
- Serving as a base for spicy curry sauces.
- Enhancing recipes such as spaghetti carbonara, scrambled eggs, and hotcakes.
Its pre-reduced formulation saves cooking time, and its acid stability ensures it won't separate when acidic ingredients are added.