M.I.A Bisto powder

tanith

I buy mine in my nearest Tesco or Sainsbury they both do it... I also read the other day that it has the highest salt content for any gravy mix... not good but I will still use it but maybe have less..

bean55

Enterprise_1701C wrote: »

I use the powder too, generally get it from Asda.

I am convinced that the granules are a ploy to get us to spend more - have you noticed how much quicker the granules go? :eek: I do have granules in for emergency gravy though.

Can still get the powder in my local Asda. In fairness it's not the same product as the granules, which are an all-in instant gravy product. The powder is combined browning, salt and flour - it browns, seasons and thickens! - but you have to add your own meaty taste.

If you ever see Compton's Gravy Salt buy it as it's pretty much the same thing

DCFC79

I had no idea they did a powder, always thought the stuff in the box was just granuales.

terra_ferma

Considering all the junk it contains (artificial flavouring and coloring, monosodium glutammate etc), I'm not going to miss it.
It would be a pity to cook a lovely home made dish to then add all that stuff in, so I don't use it.

bean55

terra_ferma wrote: »

Considering all the junk it contains (artificial flavouring and coloring, monosodium glutammate etc), I'm not going to miss it.
It would be a pity to cook a lovely home made dish to then add all that stuff in, so I don't use it.

Sorry to be picky but Bisto powder contains:

Potato Starch, Salt, Wheat Starch, Colour (E150c), Dried Yeast, Onion powder

No artificial flavouring or monosodium glutamate, and Colour (E150c) is just caramel colouring made by heat treatment of carbohydrates and is one of the oldest and most widely used food colourings. It's even used to add colour to whisky, brandy and rum!

So fair enough if you don't like it but it's a bit harsh to suggest us users are adding junk to our meals:(

luvchocolate

I always mix bisto powder with cornflower to a paste....like my Mum did..even got some chicken bisto powder, I find the granules too salty

Cally_Smart

You are indeed not the only one to use it.I almost had a panic attack when I couldn't get any in Tesco or Asda Christmas week.I found it eventually in Farmfoods phew!(half the price too!) It is mostly natural ingredients and has been around since 1908(although I haven't personally been buying it quite that long! ) I also use it half and half with cornflour for chicken using the meat juices it gives a more pleasing colour and more chicken-y flavour that isn't swamped.

terra_ferma

bean55 wrote: »

Sorry to be picky but Bisto powder contains:

Potato Starch, Salt, Wheat Starch, Colour (E150c), Dried Yeast, Onion powder

No artificial flavouring or monosodium glutamate, and Colour (E150c) is just caramel colouring made by heat treatment of carbohydrates and is one of the oldest and most widely used food colourings. It's even used to add colour to whisky, brandy and rum!

So fair enough if you don't like it but it's a bit harsh to suggest us users are adding junk to our meals:(

I meant that's why I don't like to use it, and I've also got mixed up with the granules and powder. The granules really have a lot of junk, and I think people don't realise what they are putting in their food.
However you are right, the powder is not so bad, sorry it was my mistake, I'm sure I eat stuff that is much worse than that.

TravellingAbuela

Another supplier spotted yesterday - Iceland are selling the powder £1 a box.

booter

I use Bisto powder and I've noticed a shortage too On 3 different occasions the shelf has been empty at Mr T's. I have bought it from Farmfoods before, but can't always get there, so thanks for the Iceland tip TravellingAbuela

I popped into B&M the other day and thought for a second I'd spotted the powder, but it was a box of Bisto granules. I thought this was a bit sneaky - the granules are normally in a round tub but these boxes were the same size as the original powder boxes, and at a glance, you'd think that it was Bisto powder but re-branded. (The box was the same red colour/design as the granule tub - and they had a chicken flavour too). It nearly had me for a minute - good job I read the label and wasn't on "auto-shop"