Thor Foods Limited

Tag: Wholesale Fresh Fruit

  • Best-selling citrus zests in lime, lemon and orange

    Best-selling citrus zests in lime, lemon and orange

    Here at Thor Foods we’re specialist in the supply of citrus produce. Vibrant in colour and full of fresh, juicy fruit flavour our tangy peels and zests are the ideal ingredients for accompanying any seasonal dish or bake.

    Citrus zest is versatile and has a number of applications in the kitchen. It contains the fruit’s aromatic oils and is full of nutritious goodness including immune boosting powers with strong antiviral and antibacterial properties – amazing!

    Suppliers of versatile zests suitable for sauces, bakery products and much more

    Guaranteed to add an infusion of flavour to a variety of recipes from sauces and soups to pasta’s and breads. Our zests smell irresistible and retain their visually striking colours making them a popular choice as an attractive and tasty topping on bakes too! From lemon drizzle cake to fisherman’s pie – we have a zest solution for you.

    Our zests are diligently removed from the finest lemons, limes or oranges. A layer of outer peel from the fruit is removed producing a superior zest of 1-2mm thick pieces (approximately) and with our quality control process you can be sure of a consistent product – always.

    Save time zesting your citrus fruits and improve efficiencies

    Put the micro plane grater away and enjoy cooking with fresh chilled zests that are ready for use – great if you have 1,000 cupcakes to top! Our fresh chilled zests are just as delicious when they’re delivered as they are when taken from the fruit thanks to our stringent processes.

    What’s more, if it’s frozen ingredients that you prefer, these tasty zests are suitable for block freezing and can be stored for up to 12 months, providing an opportunity to benefit from bulk order cost efficiencies and well as reduced elbow grease.

    Delivered chilled to your premises

    If you’re looking for a superior alternative to frozen zests, shreds and peels on the market, then look no further. With a ten-day lead time and a dedicated expert to assist you with your needs – we always aim to surpass your expectations in the supply of fresh citrus zests.

    Get in touch to learn more about our citrus fruit supply, from peels and shreds to zests and juices.

  • Discover our vegan friendly citrus fruits

    Discover our vegan friendly citrus fruits

    With so many citrus products available in today’s market that are not considered Vegan friendly, we’re delighted to offer a solution for vegan citrus fruits.

    Veganism is gaining popularity at a rapid rate

    Recently, The Vegan Society has released new figures that show a considerable rise in popularity in Veganism. The Vegan Community in the United Kingdom has increased by 350 percent over the past ten years, with almost half of those people aged between 15 and 34. With market share for vegan produce rising, we’re proud to deliver a secure supply of quality produce for your exciting recipes.

    Not all lemons are vegan friendly

    Not many people know that all lemons are not vegan, or even vegetarian friendly. Lemons are sometimes coated in a waxy substance called Shellac.

    Shellac, also known as “lac resin”, is a resin that is derived from beetles found in India and Thailand called Lac Bugs, it is actually a by-product of their reproductive cycle. The resin is used to create colourants, wood finishes and food glazes, the latter being used on a variety of lemons and other citrus fruits in supermarkets. The purpose of Shellac is simple, it keeps produce looking beautiful and fresh on the shelves. But the key issue at hand is the beetles and how this process affects them.

    When the shellac is harvested from these Southeast Asian beetles it causes harm, making it a product that is not Vegan friendly. As veganism is all about ensuring animals are able to live a good life and that the food we eat is free of unjust torture and unnecessary suffering.

    Secure supply of vegan friendly citrus produce

    Only time will tell if veganism’s current boost in popularity continues to cement itself as a permanent lifestyle choice amongst the millennials. In the meantime, if you’re creating vegan produce we can help with a secure supply of citrus produce which does not contain shellac helping to secure your place in this exciting and fast-growing market.

    To learn more, get in touch with a member of our team and explore our range of vegan friendly produce, as well as a variety of exciting solutions for your ingredients needs.

    Over that last year we have expanded our portfolio to create an impressive collection, which includes many more exciting, niche, left field ingredients.