Gravy Browning

73coop, Nov 18, 8:32pm
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Hi, does anyone know where I can get Hansells Gravy Browning (Parisian Browning Essence)? Thanks
patsprat, Nov 18, 10:29pm
Haven't seen it for quite a while in the supermarket, but I found Queen Parisian Browning Essence which is the same sort of thing, perhaps not quite as dark brown as the Hansells one. Can't remember if it was with the gravy products or with the Queen baking flavourings and colours.
kclu, Nov 18, 11:36pm
I bought some Hansells a few month ago from New World. Was surprised to see it on the shelf after an absence of some years.
uli, Nov 18, 11:50pm
Ummm - never seen it - but why do you not make "normal gravy"?
pogram0, Nov 19, 12:39am
Yes, I purchased a bottle recently as well, but cannot think where I purchased it. Sometimes it is in the gravy section and sometimes it is where you would find Oxo cubes etc. I don't think it disappears for years but I think it is one of those things Hansells make every now and again. I note it never has a use by date on the bottle so you can keep it just about forever.
daarhn, Nov 19, 12:56am
Use to enrich the colour of gravies, casseroles, soups, stews mince and also fruit cakes and steamed puddings. Also known as Parisienne Essence.

INGREDIENTS:
Water, natural colour ( Caramel),Acidity regulator(260)
OTHER:
YES All Natural Colours
YES No Preservatives
YES Suitable for Vegetarians
YES Suitable for Vegans

http://www.hansells.com/ourfoods/BrowseourRange/Hansells/HansellsGravyBrowningakaParisienneEssence.aspx
nauru, Nov 19, 12:58am
Bought mine in CD not that long ago, it was in gravy aisle. I've also seen it in the baking aisle too.
lilyfield, Nov 19, 1:14am
I have always made my own, like this
https://www.evermine.com/blog/browning-sauce-recipe/
sampa, Nov 19, 1:53am
So just sugar basically? Thanks lilyfield that's a great link. A gravy that tastes nice is a good thing in itself but if it doesn't have eye appeal to begin with it can be a little disappointing overall.

Nice to know that there's such a cost effective and made at home way of resolving things.
73coop, Nov 19, 3:42am
Where did you find this? Mums run out and is about to make fruit cakes, she had some she bought over from Oz but hasn't been able to find the Queen one and she reckons she couldn't find anything in Countdown (Whangarei). I'm in Christchurch so maybe I can get it here?
camper18, Nov 19, 1:55pm
When I couldn't find it last year and was told by C/D staff that it had been discontinued I rang Hansells to confirm. It had indeed been discontinued but they still had some in the warehouse so kindly sent me 4 bottles to distribute to my family. It may well be back in S/Mkts if enough people have protested.
snapperheadrkp, Nov 19, 2:45pm
I emailed Hansell's a few weeks ago after fruitlessly searching many different Supermarkets shelves.
Prompt answer - Small retail packs are a discontinued line.
However they are still producing the product in 2 litre catering packs and these are sold at places like Gilmours etc.
2 litres would last me over 20 years
kay141, Nov 19, 3:09pm
uli, Nov 19, 3:10pm
Another simple solution for a brown (and tasty) gravy is to add some soy sauce.
73coop, Jun 14, 9:06pm
kay141 wrote:
it could be available online at

http://unionjacks.co.nz/collections/cooking-sauces-gravy http://pommies.vendecommerce.com/collections/condiments-and-gravy

Thanks for this info, I have purchased from unionjacks.co.nz :)