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Lion Gives a Kick To Summer Menus

Operators aiming to cash in on this bonanza can field a winning team of their own, in the shape of AAK Foodservice’s Lion range of delicious condiments, sauces and dressings. Appropriately re-named the ‘Three Lions’, after the emblem on the England team’s shirts, this game trio provides the perfect partnership to any mid-match meal or snack.

Many outlets will be looking to capitalise on the opportunity by decorating their premises with World Cup balloons and bunting, as well as cooking up some patriotic meal ideas. A Blistering Beckham Burger covered in Lion Blue Cheese sauce, or a selection of St George’s snacks served with Lion Cool Salsa would be enough to tempt even the most diehard fan away from the TV screen for long enough to re-fuel.

Others will be celebrating the international nature of the competition by putting together a menu based on the countries of the qualifying teams. For example, Messi Milanesas served with Lion Very Hot Chilli Sauce for Agentina, and a Ronaldo’s Rip Roaring Chorizo served with Lion Piri Piri Hot Sauce for Portugal.
Just like the World Cup, Lion draws its inspiration from across the globe. It seeks out the highest quality ingredients to create tastes that make its products stand out from the competition. Whether you’re looking to add that extra flavour or texture to your meal ideas, Lion is sure to serve up the authentic solution you’ve been searching for to create that perfect dish.

The Lion International Kitchen offers operators the most comprehensive range of sauces and salsas on the market with some really innovative flavours which cater for the British taste for more exotic foods.

Diners can literally eat their way round the world. Kick off the tour in the USA, with either American Smoky BBQ, Sticky BBQ or Hickory BBQ Sauce, cross over to Africa to sample Piri-Piri Hot Sauce, before hot footing it over to Thailand to savour the taste of Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce. Then there is Lion Very Hot Chilli Sauce, the perfect partner for burgers, chicken goujons and duck wraps crying out for a fiery, South American kick.

Lion also offers a selection of table sauces and mustards; these include a wide selection of mustards and sauces, as well as a Premium range which includes the likes of Wholegrain Mustard with Real Ale. The sauces are extremely versatile as they can be served straight from the bottle as an accompaniment as well as being used as a recipe ingredient to produce the more exotic dishes the public is crying out for these days.

The latest additions to the Lion range of delicious salad dressing include two healthy new offerings. Balsamic & Herb Dressing with its rich vinegary flavour is a free-flowing vinaigrette with the health conscious in mind, while Lion House Dressing contains White Wine Vinegar and French Dijon Mustard has a wonderfully enriched flavour.

“The two new low-fat additions to the Lion range both offer less than three per cent fat without compromising on taste, less than one per cent saturated fat and a level of sodium that complies with FSA 2010 targets without compromising on taste,” said AAK Foodservice marketing manager Rachel Neale. “Side orders of salads and jacket potatoes will benefit from the addition of other Lion dressings with a difference such as Sour Cream & Chives, Garlic & Herb Dressing, Honey & Mustard and Ranch Dressing, make them into a gourmet experience in themselves.”

Salad dressings are also available in traditional formats such as Real or Thick & Creamy Mayonnaise, Salad Cream, Blue Cheese and Thousand Island and Prawn Cocktail.

A–Z of Lion’s match-winning sauces

(A)merican Smoky BBQ Sauce – add a smoky flavour to pizzas and bbqs
(B)lue Cheese Dressing – a wonderfully strong complement to quarter pounders
(C)aesar Dressing – great with pizzas and salads
(D)ijon Mustard - this flavourful French sauce typical from Dijon has indeed become a leitmotiv in Gastronomy, as a tasty accompaniment for chicken, salmon, grilled steaks, roast beef and sausages, as well as a classic dressing for salads, burgers and hot dogs.
(E)nglish Mustard – great for beef dishes.
(F)rench Mustard – a milder tasting mustard great to serve with meats
(G)arlic Mayo - a flavour that is growing in popularity as the Mediterranean diet continues to favour among consumers
(H)ickory BBQ Sauce – ideal for marinating meats for a traditional BBQ flavour
(I)nternational Kitchen – Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce, Cool Salsa, Sticky BBQ Sauce and Very Hot Chilli Sauce – turn any dish into a King!
(J)am (Red Peppa) – a thick chutney product ideal for sandwich fillings
(K)etchup – a traditional favourite for chips!
(L)ight Mayo – ideal for the health conscious
(M)ango Chutney – ideal to compliment Indian dishes
(N)ewest Additions – Lion Reduced Fat Balsamic & Herb Dressing and Lion Reduced Fat House Dressing
(O)riental (Thai) Sweet Chilli Sauce - a sweet, sticky and spicy sauce for a zesty zap of intense flavour, ideal for outlets offering Oriental dishes
(P)iri Piri Hot Sauce - its fiery blend of chilli, garlic, oregano and paprika make it ideal for basting Chicken Wings
(Q)uality range – offering the perfect complement to any menu item
(R)anch Dressing – classic from America, perfect for chicken dishes and Tex Mex
(S)alsa – from one end of the spectrum to another with a cool and hot variety, ideal for tortilla wraps
(T)artare – traditional accompaniment to UK’s favourite take-away, fish and chips
(U)nique range – wide range offering a point of difference to keep your customers coming back for more
(V)ersatile - ideal for marinating, dipping or as a table sauce
(W)holegrain/Coarsegrain Mustard - a popular accompaniment to hot dogs and pretzels. It can also be used as an ingredient in mayonnaise, vinaigrette, marinades and barbecue sauce as well as for a base for salad dressing when combined with vinegar and/or olive oil.
(X)TRA Very Hot Chilli Sauce - the perfect partner for doner and chicken kebabs crying out for an intense, fiery kick
Yoghurt and Mint - As the yin to Very Hot Chilli’s yang, why not try a Yoghurt and Mint Dressing – after all a traditional kebab is often served with Tzaziki?
Zesty Hot Sauce – a hot and spicy addition for ribs!

For more information please contact AAK Foodservice on 01482 332100.

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