Was I expecting too much?

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A couple of christmas' ago I asked a shop assistant where Blancmange was. Absolutely no idea what I was talking about. I guess I must be old.., was quite surprised. Trifle with blancmange rather than custard is sooooo good. I hold Birds Eye responsible.

LilElvis

deannatrois wrote: »

A couple of christmas' ago I asked a shop assistant where Blancmange was. Absolutely no idea what I was talking about. I guess I must be old.., was quite surprised. Trifle with blancmange rather than custard is sooooo good. I hold Birds Eye responsible.

Blancmange is pretty easy to make and tastes much nicer than the packet stuff.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/oct/18/pudding-dessert-recipes-blancmange-banofee-vienetta-baked-alaska-chocolate-mousse-treacle-tart-tapioca-crumble

Silvertabby

“ She was correct though. Mincemeat is a fruit based mixture. Whereas minced meat is - well, minced meat.:)
Originally posted by oldagetraveller

LilElvis wrote: »

Nope, you and the shop assistant are both wrong - one of the main ingredients is beef suet, unless a vegetarian alternative is used.

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/13377/traditional-mincemeat

As LilElvis says, the little white bits in fruity mincemeat are lumps of suet. Many brands use animal fat suet, but vegetable suet is available.

Silvertabby

oldagetraveller wrote: »

It's still fruit based with a bit of suet thrown in though.

I know, but even 'just a little bit of beef suet' doesn't make it vegetarian. I wasn't even shopping for myself, but a visiting family member who checks that every single bite she eats is 100% veggie.

No trifle (if the fruit jelly contains the usual pork or beef gelatine).
No cheese (if made with rennet).

Luckily, she eats dairy - otherwise it would have been me who was stuffed, not just the turkey!

boo_star

Silvertabby wrote: »

As LilElvis says, the little white bits in fruity mincemeat are lumps of suet. Many brands use animal fat suet, but vegetable suet is available.

I had a quick look and all of the ones I looked at are listed as "suitable for vegetarians."

Whilst the "traditional" recipe may call for beef suet, the store bought stuff seems to all be vegetarian.

Ganga

Silvertabby wrote: »

I know, but even 'just a little bit of beef suet' doesn't make it vegetarian. I wasn't even shopping for myself, but a visiting family member who checks that every single bite she eats is 100% veggie.

No trifle (if the fruit jelly contains the usual pork or beef gelatine).
No cheese (if made with rennet).

Luckily, she eats dairy - otherwise it would have been me who was stuffed, not just the turkey!

Well the are lucky at you care that much,i am afraid they would have been stuffed or rather not if they turned up at my house and inspected every item of food served:rotfl:

Ganga

Silvertabby wrote: »

I know, but even 'just a little bit of beef suet' doesn't make it vegetarian. I wasn't even shopping for myself, but a visiting family member who checks that every single bite she eats is 100% veggie.

No trifle (if the fruit jelly contains the usual pork or beef gelatine).
No cheese (if made with rennet).

Luckily, she eats dairy - otherwise it would have been me who was stuffed, not just the turkey!

Well they are lucky that you care that much,i am afraid they would have been stuffed or rather not if they turned up at my house and inspected every item of food served:rotfl:

z1a

Silvertabby wrote: »

I know, but even 'just a little bit of beef suet' doesn't make it vegetarian. I wasn't even shopping for myself, but a visiting family member who checks that every single bite she eats is 100% veggie.

No trifle (if the fruit jelly contains the usual pork or beef gelatine).
No cheese (if made with rennet).

Luckily, she eats dairy - otherwise it would have been me who was stuffed, not just the turkey!

If we ever had a veggie visiting us (unlikely) they'd have what we had or go hungry.

Thomas_Crown

deannatrois wrote: »

A couple of christmas' ago I asked a shop assistant where Blancmange was. Absolutely no idea what I was talking about. I guess I must be old.., was quite surprised. Trifle with blancmange rather than custard is sooooo good. I hold Birds Eye responsible.

Birds Eye is an American frozen food company. Bird's is a UK food company, dating back to 1837. It is now owned by Premier Foods.

hollydays

z1a wrote: »

If we ever had a veggie visiting us (unlikely) they'd have what we had or go hungry.

Who said good manners and hosting skills were dead..