Stock cubes and instant gravy - no hydrolised stuff

[maryb]

Just found stock cubes and instant gravy by googling Anthony Worrall Thomson.
I have major food intolerances so no yeast or hydrolised stuff (MSG) and ingredients look okay - obviously I won't know until I try them but have
been looking for ages for some decent stock. I will find the link if anyone wants it and can't find it.

 

[SickOfSickness]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Antony-Worrall-Thompson-Chicken-Stock/dp/B00AGDQ6AY
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Antony-Worrall-Thompsons-Organic-Vegetable/dp/B0062KD2YI

I am looking for good stock cubes in the USA.

 

[roxie60]

I am definitely interested. I seem to make chicken vegetable soup a lot. Need a way to add flavor when chicken gets too expensive.

 

[maryb]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Antony-Worrall-Thompson-Chicken-Stock/dp/B00AGDQ6AY
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Antony-Worrall-Thompsons-Organic-Vegetable/dp/B0062KD2YI

I am looking for good stock cubes in the USA.

thanks for the links - it is a problem isn't it, the majority are really so full of sh%t I find it incredble that people use them and don't become sick

 

[Mij]

I have been using Celifibr cubes for years. They are gluten free and have a wonderful flavour.

 

[roxie60]

Has anyone tried this brand of stock? (from the amazon link). Going to have to see if US Amazon carries this brand, probably not.

 

[peggy-sue]

I can't find out what IS in them. Just what isn't.

 

[SickOfSickness]

I can't find out what IS in them. Just what isn't.

Antony Worrall Thompson’s - Yeast Free Organic Stock Cubes - Free Range Chicken 66g

INGREDIENTS: Salt, Black Pepper, Corn Starch*, Non-Hydrogenated Palm Fat*, Chicken Fat* 7%, Onions*, Sugar*, Celery*, Chicken Meat Powder* 2%, Spices*, Natural Flavouring. *Organically grown


Antony Worrall Thompson’s - Yeast Free Organic Stock Cubes - Vegetable 66g

INGREDIENTS: Rock Salt, Starch* (Potato* and Corn*), Non-Hydrogenated Palm Fat*, Mixed Vegetables* 11% (Onions*, Celery*, Leeks*, Carrots*) Sugar*, Lovage*, Parsley*, Nutmeg*, Turmeric*, Garlic*, Pepper*. *Organically grown

 

[SickOfSickness]

http://www.amazon.com/Celifibr-Vegetarian-Chicken-Bouillon-6-Count/dp/B00473UFQ0
shows ingredients near the top
Ingredients look pretty good.

They have a bad review here: http://www.foodfightgrocery.com/celifibr-chicken-bouillon-cubes/

 

[Mij]

I'm a pretty picky eater and I got my whole family on the Celifibr cubes and they are a hit. I have to say that the negative review does not reflect my experience, they are very easy to break apart and for my own personal taste not too salty either.

 

[maryb]

I didn't want any yeast....but other than that they look good. I agree the bad review was about ease of use - and the majority of people love MSG - they call it flavour!!!!!!

 

[Little Bluestem]

Herb-Ox is a US brand that is MSG free, I think.

 

[brenda]

I have found it easy enough to get a good gravy with chopped onions sauteed in butter with a spoonful of flour (gluten free) than flavoured with tamari soy sauce and meat juices if available. Fresh vegetable or meat stock can be frozen in ice cube trays if needed.

 

[maryb]

@brenda
thanks for the tip - for me I don't do soy or any sauce really, there's always something in it I don't want. There is sugar in the AWT one but its wayyyy down on the list so going to try them.

 

[brenda]

Mary

Tamari is gluten free and has nothing in but fermented soya beans and you only use a drop for flavour but if you have meatjuices you don't need it. It is a life saver for me.

 

[peggy-sue]

Thanks for the research, SickOfSickness!
I think I'll give them a miss - the main ingredient is salt, then only 7% chicken fat and 2% meat product.

The celifibr stuff looks vastly superior as far as the ingredients go.

 

[Valentijn]

"natural flavoring" is a warning sign. It can include natural sources of free glutamate acid.

 

[maryb]

Thanks for the research, SickOfSickness!
I think I'll give them a miss - the main ingredient is salt, then only 7% chicken fat and 2% meat product.

The celifibr stuff looks vastly superior as far as the ingredients go.

I agree but I'm staying off yeast - someone asked what the natural flavouring was in the AWT ones and there was nothing nasty....or so the reply stated... we'll see.

 

[Unim]

I ordered some of the AWT instant beef gravy. However I just noticed on the jar it has yeast extract in the ingredients...

I have found a website that sells pouches of ready-made gravy that might be an alternative. The ingredients look fairly inoffensive: http://www.ilumiworld.com/products/view/beef_gravy

 

[Valentijn]

I've done pretty good using water + a bunch of spices instead of stock for something that is very slow cooking. Basically milder herbal/veggie ones, like celery leaf, basil, marjoram, etc. Works quite well.