Central Foods showcases gluten-free chicken products at The Fish Frying & Fast Food Show
Frozen food distributor Central Foods will be showcasing its three new gluten-free chicken products at The Fish Frying & Fast Food Show, which takes place at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, on Sunday 7th October.
Unveiled recently under The Golden Valley Foods poultry range, the Chicken Kievs, Chicken Chunks and Chicken Goujons have been launched in response to the growing demand for gluten-free items.
Other best-selling items from the popular Golden Valley Foods range – which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary – will also be showcased, with sampling sessions available to delegates.
Gordon Lauder, MD of Central Foods, said: “Chicken is the most popular meat served in the UK, and is expected to become the largest meat sector in the world within the next two years. Alongside this, we have a growing number of people who avoid gluten in their diets. Coeliac UK believes that coeliac disease affects at least one in 100 people in the UK. The charity estimates that there are now over 1.3 million Britons or 3% of British adults following a gluten-free diet. In addition, 8.58 million, or 13%, are avoiding gluten in their diet, so it’s hardly surprising that we are seeing an increase in demand for gluten-free items. The charity suggests that the catering industry is missing out on an estimated £100 million a year by not catering for people with coeliac disease and their friends and family.
“It’s great that products are now available to make it easier for fast food outlets to offer gluten-free chicken dishes on their menus to cater for coeliacs and others who avoid gluten. It’s often the person with a dietary requirement who decides where a group will eat, so it’s well worth adding gluten-free options to an outlet’s menu.”
The Chicken Chunks and Chicken Goujons are perfect for takeaway outlets, while the Chicken Kievs are ideal for venues that have a sit-down facility. The three products suit all diners, not just those who are looking for a free-from option, and all can be cooked from frozen for convenience by either deep frying or baking in the oven.
“We are inviting visitors to come to the stand to try these delicious new products for themselves, to taste the quality of the chicken, which is tender and juicy and all breast meat, and also the incredibly tasty crumb coating which doesn't crack or come off during cooking. They won't believe they are gluten free!” added Gordon.
“The Golden Valley Foods range is our most popular range at Central Foods, offering everything from fillets, wings and drumsticks to satay, nuggets and steaks. Enhancing the range with three gluten-free options provides even more choice for fast food operators.”
View the Golden Valley Foods range at http://www.centralfoods.co.uk/ProductResult/tabid/219/Default.aspx?brand=Golden%20Valley%20Foods
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