Education
School meals must be balanced, nutritious and healthy, as well as low in salt, sugar and saturated fat. Food must look appetising, be interesting, taste good and give pupils energy to fuel their minds and bodies throughout the day.
Menus must comply with the School Food Standards, featuring dishes packed with fibre, rich sources of protein and carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Foods high in fat, sugar and salt must be kept to a minimum.
Dishes must be adaptable to cater for all allergies and dietary requirements, and clearly labelled. Therefore, cooks and caterers must have confidence in the supplied ingredients they are using.
The price also needs to be right. Schools want to encourage parents to choose school meals over packed lunches, and keep secondary school pupils in the on-site canteen at lunchtime. Likewise, college and university students want quality food that provides value for money.
Our solutions:
Whirl products are the perfect partner for schools. 65% lower in saturated fat than butter, our range of liquid butter alternatives include reduced salt options and are vegan friendly.
Cost-effective and convenient, Whirl butter alternatives can really help to get the job done whilst being healthy and without compromising on flavour.
Our versatile plant-based Whirl products can be used for baking, grilling, shallow frying, roasting, glazing or as an ingredient. Unlike butter, Whirl doesn’t spit or scorch at high temperatures, but gives dishes a subtle flavour that is commonly associated with food cooked with butter. Whirl doesn’t have to be refrigerated either – ideal for school kitchens and cafeterias where fridge space is limited.
Menu ideas:
If you’re offering a breakfast menu, Whirl butter alternative can be used as a tasty substitute for butter or margarine. Use it in scrambled eggs or for sautéing mushrooms, or bring a buttery flavour to breakfast paninis and pancakes.
For lunch menus, brush Whirl butter alternatives onto vegetables or meat, during or after cooking, and stir it into mash for a delicious, buttery taste.
For a burst of authentic flavour, use Garlic & Herb Whirl on dough balls to create a tasty starter or side dish. Add it to a frying pan when cooking chicken or prawns. Stir it into a basic white sauce to add a herby, garlic kick to pasta dishes and meats. Glaze skewers of chicken and vegetables, steak or fish before grilling to add flavour.
For sweet items, Whirl butter alternatives can be used instead of butter. Try it in tray bakes, such as flapjack, or add it to pastries and cakes.
Check out our recipes and inspiration pages!
Make sure you see how easy it is to use Whirl by visiting our video demos page!
The proportion of children aged 10 and 11 who are an unhealthy weight when they leave primary school is predicted to rise by 11% within five years
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