Sky wrote:
>
> > That is a different product. The stuff I use comes in a 250 gram box and
> > is called Veloutine Instant Thickener. It contains potato flour, lactose,
> > maltodextrin, rice flour, caramel and monoglyceride.
> >
> > It is very easy to use, Just bring the liquid to a bowl and add about 3
> > Tbsp. of Veloutine per cup of liquid and boil for one minute and after that
> > it is about as thick as it is going to get without cooking it more and
> > reducing the amount of liquid. You can start off with a little and know in
> > a minute if you need more or not. It is very reliable.
>
> Thanks again for the info. Do you happen to have a link that shows what
> the product looks like? How is this stuff different than corn-starch
> slurry? I'm curious about this stuff since it sounds like something I'd
> really like to use maybe.

I don't know why I can't find a link to it anywhere. I have searched and
seen references to it, but no link to the product itself. There are several
links to online food services that sell it, like this one.
http://grocerycheckout.com/default.aspx?CategoryID=1197



There are several differences between Veloutine and corn starch. Corn
starch has to be mixed into a slurry and gives a glossy sheen to the sauce.
The Veloutine powder is added directly to the hot liquid and does not get
lumpy. Veloutine has a (caramel) colouring in it to give rich colour to the
sauce.

It is good stuff. It is cheap, easy to use and versatile. It can be used in
any type of gravy, and I like the way it works in a minute and then you
know what you are going to end up with, provided you don't reduce the sauce
too much.


If I am not mistaken Veloutine is like Bisto powder.