Food quality is increasingly a subject of concern. The challenge the catering and hospitality industries face today, is to find ways to match consumer demands and expectations for good quality food with corresponding food supplies at affordable rates.

“Gone are the days where chefs could compromise on products,” says Greg Galatis, Trade Marketing Manager, Clover. “As South Africans are becoming increasingly health conscious and more aware of global cuisine trends, so they are becoming more adventurous and discerning in their choice of food. The secret” Galatis says, “is using the right ingredients.”

“Cream is one of the ingredients that can either make or break a dish. Clover’s extensive range of creams has been developed to ensure optimal performance of the end product. When dairy cream is used in sauce preparations, it is important to use a good quality cream that is suited for high temperature conditions. The heat treatment employed by Clover during the processing of cream will reduce the milk proteins’ tendency to aggregate when exposed to high heat. The end product remains stable when heated at high temperatures - making it perfectly suited for use in sauces and baking.

Clover’s modern production methods put consumers first. To ensure consumers only get the best quality cream, it is pasteurised and standardised (butterfat levels are changed to make sure that all the cream has the same fat content) while care is taken during processing and filling not to damage the delicate fat globules thereby ensuring optimal product functionality (especially whipping). Due to the processing and filling technology used, this pure, natural product also has an extended shelf life, which gives consumers more time to enjoy it,” says Galatis.

Well respected South African Chef, Manfred Muellers, who has been working closely with Clover to share his expertise and knowledge on using good quality products in professional kitchens adds: “Food and beverage management is largely dependant upon the choice of suppliers and ingredients – quality ingredients have increased functionality and therefore better customer satisfaction. I’m proud to be associated with Clover and their range of products”.