Maruzen Food Industry: Natural Stocks

Maruzen Food Industry (Australia) Pty Ltd was formed in 1990 as a joint venture between Agri-Marketing International (Aust) Pty Ltd and Maruzen Shokuhin Kogyo Co Ltd of Japan. It was established to manufacture high qualitv natural stocks for soups and sauces, drawing on the technology developed bv the Japanese partners over of period of forty years, and utilising the fresh raw materials available in Australia.

A purpose built factory was commissioned in Melbourne in 1991, and now produces a range of stocks including veal (Fonds De Veau), beef (Fonds Brun), chicken and vegetable. All products are made from traditional recipes, using extended simmering at low temperatures and allow for natural reduction.

There are no added flavourings, colourings or preservatives and the final product is packaged in liquid form and then frozen. The process includes rapid chilling after reduction, which pasteurizes the product and ensures both its long refrigerated life and that it meets very stringent bacterial standards. Maruzen can modify their formulas to suit individual markets, and can package to various sizes, either in vacuum bags or plastic pails to suit particular requirements. The product is normally prepared at a medium density, allowing individual chefs complete versatility, it can be diluted to make a base for a fine consomme, or it can be further naturally reduced to achieve a thick sauce, or alternatively a little roux added.

Chefs can retain their individuality by adding their own ingredients, some fresh herbs and a little white wine to the veal stock to serve with poultry or veal, red wine, or even cognac to compliment red meat dishes. The variations are unlimited.

Maruzen stocks are exported throughout the world, and have achieved strong acceptance in Asian countries, particularly Japan, a market which demands the highest quality, product consistency and reliability of supply. The veal based stocks, especially Fonds De Veau, have proven to be the products most in demand, as they can be used as a base for veal, beef, poultry or game dishes as well as a wide range of consommes. Maruzen stocks are being used worldwide by airlines, hotels, restaurants and caterers.

Maruzen
15th Floor, 114 Albert Road, South Melbourne, Victoria 3205 Australia
Tel: 61 (3) 9696 5633 Fax: 61 (3) 9690 7226 Telex: AA 34988 IFP UTC