Granular brown stock by Ristoris in a 1 kg jar, case of 6 pieces: a concentrated, ready-to-use base obtained from the long cooking of meat, savoury yet not overly salty, designed for sauces accompanying red and white meats. For sauce, dissolve 100-120 g in 1 litre of water and boil for one minute; as a seasoning, use from a few grams up to 15 g per portion. An everyday workhorse for professional kitchens that need consistency and yield.
What brown stock is
Brown stock (fond brun, fondo bruno) is one of the mother bases of classic cuisine, codified at the start of the 20th century by Auguste Escoffier in Le Guide Culinaire. Traditionally it is built by roasting bones and meat trimmings until deeply coloured, then simmering for hours with aromatic vegetables to extract gelatine, colour and umami. It is the foundation of countless sauces (demi-glace, bordelaise, pepper sauce) and the secret depth behind braises and roasts. This granular version delivers that same backbone of flavour with the speed and repeatability professional service demands.
The producer
This brown stock is made by Ristoris, a food-service company based in Broni, in the province of Pavia (Lombardy). Ristoris develops broths, stocks, sauces and gastronomy products for professional kitchens, prioritising Italian-origin raw materials wherever possible and operating under BRC, IFS and ISO food-safety certifications. The result is a standardised product with constant flavour batch after batch.
Sensory profile
The granulate is fine and free-flowing, with a deep amber-brown colour given by caramel. On the palate it is round and meaty, rich in umami from yeast extract and flavour enhancers, with a balanced savouriness that supports rather than overwhelms the dish. It dissolves quickly in hot liquid without lumps.
Professional uses
Brown sauces: dissolve 100-120 g per litre of water, bring to the boil for one minute, then reduce and mount with cold butter for a glossy demi-glace style sauce for steaks and roasts. Braises and stews: add a few grams directly to the cooking liquid of beef cheek, ossobuco or brasato to deepen colour and body. Risotto: use 5-10 g in the stock for a meat-forward risotto base. Soups and minestre: a teaspoon rounds out vegetable or legume soups. Fillings and meatloaf: knead a few grams into stuffings and polpettone for extra savour. Pan sauces: deglaze the roasting pan with water and a spoon of granulate to capture the fond.
Chef notes and common mistakes
Add gradually and taste: the product is concentrated, so over-dosing makes the dish too salty and flattens it. Do not add extra salt before tasting. For sauces, let the dissolved stock reduce a few minutes to develop body rather than serving it watery. Combine with a real reduction of wine or pan juices for the most authentic demi-glace character.
Technical specifications
Net content 1 kg per jar, 6 jars per case. Ingredients include maltodextrins, flavour enhancers, palm fat, corn and rice flour, aroma (contains soy), salt, caramel colour (E150), yeast extract, dehydrated vegetables, xanthan gum, spices and rosemary extract antioxidant. Allergen: contains SOY. Store in a cool, dry place; after opening keep away from humidity and heat. Shelf life 18 months. Origin: Italy.
Pairings and complementary products
Pair with Ristoris meat and porcini seasonings, brodo, porcini mushroom sauce and filled pasta to build a complete sauce and primo offering for your kitchen.
Delivery and logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Frauenfeld, Aargau, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Mendrisio, Chiasso), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg), Valais (Sion, Martigny) and Grisons (Chur, Davos) shipping within 24-48 hours via partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker). As an ambient dry product it needs no cold chain and is ideal for stocking up. Tailored to restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, delicatessens, gelato shops, pastry labs, Italian grocery stores and private customers throughout the country.
