Flavoursome Fillings From Cherry Valley
According to the BSA there are now approximately 2 billion sandwiches sold out of home each year and research shows a third more people want to see duck on the menu. By using Cherry Valley duck, outlets can add value to current sandwich ranges but also experiment with other serving suggestions to cater for those wanting food on the move.
Cherry Valley can meet the duck demands of any caterer, whether it be for sliced or shredded meat, flavoured or unflavoured, skin on or skinless or frozen or fresh. The meat is conveniently packaged providing the ultimate in portion control and is ideal for that creative solution.
In tests undertaken at a leading independent laboratory, the Cherry Valley duck is proven to provide more meat and less fat than competitors ensuring consumers enjoy premium quality, but to enhance the enjoyment further, the food on the move product range incorporates a number of flavour finishes:
- Plain – simply steam roasted, skinless or skin on
- Peking – produced using a combination of traditional aromatic seasonings
- Honey Roast – the best selling product in foodservice, proving its popularity, the meat features a subtle hint of honey to compliment the duck flavour
- Confit – a dish on the rise in gastro pubs up and down the country making confit meat perfect for premium offerings. The duck is marinated in garlic, cracked black pepper and herbs overnight to give an authentic flavour
The range also offers a choice of slicing options, each suited to a different application:
- Premium Sliced – full breast and leg width slices, for chunky sandwiches or baguettes
- Medium Sliced – double sliced, for handling wraps or reduced meat content sandwiches
- Finely Sliced – quickly sliced, for snacking products and bite sized parcels
- Shredded – with skin and fat removed, for authentic Chinese wraps or fillings
Cherry Valley company development manager, Andrew Farren explains, “The majority of outlets tend to pigeon hole duck and simply use it in hoisin wraps. Even though this is a successful combination, duck also works extremely well with stronger combinations and fruit flavours, especially in a reduced or chutney form and can be used to create interesting alternatives to other menu options such as pizza and jacket potatoes.”
Every outlet is aware of the need to provide for the health conscious consumer. Duck is a good source of iron, as well as being relatively high in polyunsaturated fats. Once the fat and skin layer is removed, the product is relatively lean, high in iron and potassium and vitamins A, B and E, a great source of protein and is also considerably lower in fat than skinless chicken1.
The Medium Sliced Plain Skinless Duck Breast Meat which contains less than 3% fat – a selling point that can be promoted on menus and packs.
Fly ahead with fabulous fillings
In addition to providing tasty product, Cherry Valley can also offer serving suggestions for outlets looking for the perfect sandwich combination or tasty alternatives for food on the move.
Sandwiches
- Herb Roasted Confit Duck Sandwich – Medium Sliced Confit Duck Meat with roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes and peppery rocket on wholemeal brown bread
Honey Roasted Duck Sandwich – Medium Sliced Honey Roast Duck Meat in blackberry mayo and mixed salad on brown seeded batch bread
Salads / Wraps
- Healthy Winter Warming Duck Wrap – Medium Sliced Plain Skinless Duck Breast Meat with water chestnuts, sticky orange sauce, toasted pine nuts and dried cranberries
Honey Roast Duck Salad – Medium Sliced Honey Roast Duck Meat combined with sliced chargrilled peaches, toasted pine nuts and continental leaves and a classic vinaigrette
Snacks
- Hoisin Duck Pizza – pizza base topped with hoisin sauce, Medium Sliced Plain Duck Meat, spring onions, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese
- Duck Jacket Potato – hot crispy jacket topped with Shredded Skinless Duck Meat in a rice hoisin sauce
For further information on Cherry Valley products call 01472 371 271 or visit www.cherryvalley.co.uk
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Note to Editors:
1. Quantities compared: (duck 2.5g/100g) (Chicken 3.03g/100g), based on USDA figures
The full range includes:
- Plain Meat Skin On – premium sliced, medium sliced, finely sliced
- Plain Meat Skinless – shredded, medium sliced, medium sliced duck breast meat
- Peking – premium sliced, medium sliced, finely sliced
- Confit – medium sliced
- Honey Roast – medium sliced
Cherry Valley’s 40 years experience in product research, nutritional and agricultural expertise and up-to-the-minute processing, are unrivalled anywhere in the world. All that expertise is distilled in every Cherry Valley Duckling product you buy and serve.
Date of issue: 9th August 2007
For further information, please contact:
Proactive Communications
Lisa Webb / Sarah-Jane Barlow
Tel: 02476 796700
Email: lisa@proactivecommunications.co.uk / sj@proactivecommunications.co.uk