“Anda’s sauces are unique because they are not found in retail, so customers cannot go and buy them themselves in a supermarket. The sauces are also thicker in texture so they stay better on sandwiches or other dishes. This makes the sauces an added value for us.”

“We have been using Anda sauces for more than 13 years now and they always turn out to have the right recipe. Anda sauces have impeccable quality and consistency.”

“We were first introduced to Anda Sauces in 2018 at the Horeca Expo in Ghent. The sauces were tasted by our then-team and they were immediately loved. So the decision was quickly made for us to work with Anda Sauces.”

As a sauce company, we understand how important it is to properly store and preserve sauces. It ensures that they retain their flavor, last a long time and, above all, are safe to consume. In this article, we share some tips to make sure your sauces always stay fresh and tasty.

1.Temperature control

To best preserve cold sauces in the catering business and keep them for a long time, it is essential to keep a close eye on the temperature of your sauces. It is important not to expose the sauces to frost and direct sunlight, as this can negatively affect their quality and shelf life. The ideal storage temperature for cold sauces is between 3°C and 23°C. Make sure sauces are kept at this temperature to prevent spoilage and microbial growth. After opening, cold sauces generally keep for another month, but in principle they can stay good longer if you control the temperature properly.

2.Hygiene

Good hygiene is critical when storing and preserving sauces. To prevent contamination, it is important to regularly clean and disinfect the pump system to prevent bacterial growth and spoilage. Also, always use clean, dry spoons when removing sauces from jars or bottles yourself. Prevent water or other moisture from getting into the sauces, as this can reduce shelf life. Always make sure your hands are clean before working with the sauces.

3. Retention periods

It is important to pay close attention to the storage periods of your sauces. For cold sauces, it is recommended that they be used within a month of opening. If you notice discoloration, mold, a sour smell or a change in texture, discard the sauce immediately. It is better to play safe and not take risks with spoiled sauces. If your sauces have not yet been opened, check the expiration date regularly to make sure you are not using sauces that are well past their expiration date. Although the date on the label can serve as a guideline, the sauce may keep a little longer.

4. Serving suggestions

Offering snack and menu combinations to your customers can also help preserve and conserve sauces. By showing which snacks go well with your sauces, you encourage their use and ensure that they are consumed on time.

Also read our article on how to make your sauces real margin makers.

By applying these tips, you can maintain the quality and freshness of cold sauces and avoid waste. This will not only improve your dishes, but also increase customer satisfaction. Incorporate these tips into your daily operations and enjoy delicious cold sauces in your catering business!

Have you just started a hospitality business? Then be sure to read our article on how to build an assortment of sauces.

Who doesn’t love hamburgers? From a meat, fish, or entirely vegetarian burger, the possibilities are endless. The Tropical Burger is a vegetarian burger made with delicious tropical ingredients like mango, avocado, and Anda’s sweet Brazil sauce! Easy to prepare and ideal for a summer barbecue. This juicy creation was also called the “Average Burger Mega Deluxe Deluxe” by Average Rob!

Ingredients

• Hamburger bun
• Vegetarian burger
• Lettuce
• Mango
• Goat cheese
• Avocado
• Chili sauce
• Anda’s Brazil sauce

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The corona crisis is hurting every hospitality business. To survive as a hospitality entrepreneur in the corona era, you do need to adapt your hospitality business. In this article, you’ll discover ways to increase your business’ sales during these harsh times.

Tip 1: Order by phone or digitally for take-away

Make your menu available for phone or online orders. This ensures more comfort and safety for your customers

Tip 2: Paying electronically

Make sure your customers can pay electronically in your business. This provides more convenience for your customers and no excess of cash in your business.

Tip 3: Surprise your customers with free new sauces

Systematically give your customers new sauces to try out in addition to the familiar ketchup or mayonnaise. You will exceed customer expectations and let them test out new flavors. This can lead to more sauce sales (and different sauces) in your store.

Tip 4: Adjust your prices with standard 1 sauce included

Offer your customers a package price including sauce. This way there is no excessive extra cost for your customers and more margin for you.

Tip 5: Think about combos to make it easy for customers to choose

Suggest fixed menu combinations (small-medium-large) to get customers to buy more. This makes it more convenient for your customers to choose and more likely to get larger orders.

For example:

• Small: small fries + 1 sauce + 1 snack
• Medium: medium fries + 2 sauces + 1 snack
• Large: large fries + 2 sauces + 2 snacks

Who doesn’t love hamburgers? From a meat, fish, or entirely vegetarian burger, the possibilities are endless. The Fishy Mistery Burger takes inspiration from the Great Lakes in the US as it is considered the “largest freshwater system in the world” with many fish species such as salmon, trout and herring in the rivers and lakes. But in addition to the salmon, this burger is also made with delicious avocado, red onions and our fresh mistery sauce! An excellent recipe for fish lovers!

Ingredients

• Skyr bun
• Salmon filet
• Red onions
• Tomato
• Lettuce
• Avocado
• Anda mistery sauce

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Who doesn’t love hamburgers? From a meat, fish, or entirely vegetarian burger, the possibilities are endless. The Louisiana Chickenburger is a chickenburger that represents the Deep South. The main ingredient is “fried chicken”, which is a traditional southern dish. It’s a real flavor booster thanks to a crispy crust on the outside of the chicken that retains the juices in the meat along the inside. The perfect chickenburger recipe is simple….

Ingredients

• Brioche bun
• Chicken burger (fried)
• Cheddar cheese
• Tomato
• Lettuce
• Anda chickenburger sauce

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