Flavor Concentrates

No, MINOR’S^® Pho Concentrate is not vegan due to the inclusion of fish sauce. Minor's Pho Concentrate was carefully crafted to capture the authentic flavors of traditional Pho, and fish sauce plays a crucial role in delivering a bold depth of flavor. However, for those seeking a plant-based option, you can create a plant-forward Pho broth by reconstituting the Pho Concentrate with MINOR'S® Reduced Vegetable Stock. Enhance the broth with toppings like shiitake mushrooms or tofu and complete the dish with noodles and other plant-based toppings for a delicious vegan Pho experience.

Traditional garnishes for Pho vary, but here are some commonly used ones:

Bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime wedges, jalapeños, hoisin sauce, sriracha sauce, fresh cilantro or scallions. Remember, the beauty of Pho lies in its versatility, so feel free to customize your toppings based on your taste preferences.

The MINOR'S® Flavor Concentrates line provide different power punches in unique flavors like Ancho, Roasted Garlic and Masala Curry. It saves on labor like a base.

To achieve an authentic pho broth experience, it is recommended to reconstitute the Pho Concentrate with MINOR’S^® Low Sodium Bases or Classical Reductions Reduced Stocks. Reconstituting the Pho Concentrate with water alone may lead to an unbalanced broth flavor profile.

MINOR’S^® Pho Concentrate offers versatility and can be incorporated into a wide range of dishes on your menu. Here are a few creative usage ideas:

• Mix the Pho Concentrate into ground meat to create Pho-flavored kebabs or burgers.
• Add a spoonful to traditional aioli, dips and spreads for a unique flavor twist.

Bases are mostly utilized to make flavorful broths, but can be used also to season dips, marinades, rubs and more. (See Plus One Matrix) Flavor Concentrates add consistent, measurable flavors to your dishes.

These flavors are comparable to using fresh ingredients, without the labor or inconsistency of flavor or heat profiles that you sometimes get using fresh ingredients.

No, there is no heat step required to achieve food safety when using MINORS’^® Pho Concentrate. It is a ready-to-eat (RTE) product that can be used in both hot and cold applications. Ready-to-Eat means exactly what it implies: MINOR'S^® products are designed to be enjoyed straight from the container, without any additional preparation steps required. This term is defined by the FDA and USDA, ensuring that all necessary measures have been taken to guarantee food safety. With Minor's Pho Concentrate, you can confidently use it straight out of the container without the need for any cooking or heating processes.

The Pho Concentrate has a 12-month shelf life.

Using MINOR'S® products can save labor and ingredient costs….chefs can skip all the shopping, chopping and slow-cooking without compromise taste and while ensuring consistency.

The appropriate storage and handling requirements for MINOR'S® Bases and Flavor Concentrates are determined by a number of factors. For food safety, the product would need to have a high salt level (low water activity) or high acid level (low pH) to be shelf stable.

For the Flavor Concentrates, in many cases, these products do not meet the pH or water activity requirements to be held for long periods of time at ambient conditions.

The MINOR'S® Product Development team completes shelf life studies for sensory aspects of these products. In some cases, we have found that the product will not perform as expected for the duration of the expected shelf life at ambient temperatures, but will maintain proper, high quality sensory performance, if kept at refrigerated temperatures. Refrigeration or freezing slows the degradation of sensory attributes over time.