Kitchen Bouquet

Kitchen Bouquet is a browning and seasoning sauce primarily composed of caramel with vegetable flavorings. It has been used as a flavoring addition for gravies and other foods since its creation in 1873.

History

Kitchen Bouquet was first produced in 1873 by the Palisade Manufacturing Company of West New York, New Jersey. The product was initially marketed as a vegetarian alternative to meat extracts, but it quickly became popular as a flavor enhancer for various dishes.

Composition

Kitchen Bouquet is a blend of water, caramel, vegetable base (water, carrots, onions, celery, parsnips, turnips, salt, parsley, spices), sodium benzoate (less than 0.1 of 1% to preserve freshness) and sulfating agents. The caramel gives the sauce its dark brown color, while the vegetable base adds a subtle flavor.

Uses

Kitchen Bouquet is primarily used as a browning sauce to give meat a rich, caramelized color. It is also used as a flavor enhancer in a variety of dishes, including soups, stews, and sauces. In addition, it can be used as a substitute for soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce in many recipes.

Availability

Kitchen Bouquet is widely available in grocery stores throughout the United States and Canada. It can also be purchased online through various retailers.

See also

• Gravy
• Browning sauce
• Seasoning