UK and Continental speciality breads from Mantinga

More than 260 speciality breads, Continental pâtisserie and savouries supplied by Mantinga are sourced from artisan bakers across Europe and the UK.

They use local ingredients, such as stoneground flour, butter and traditional yeasts and sourdoughs, and use authentic recipes and methods.

The bakery products, which are supplied frozen ready for bake-off or thaw-and-serve, include lines such as the Seeded Wholemeal Loaf (a Gold Taste Award winner from the Guild of Fine Foods in 2007), the new Saveur Butter Brioche with Chocolate (Product of the Year 2008 at the Saveur de l'Ann‚e) and Wild Garlic Bread, available only from April to October, while the garlic is in season.

The portfolio also embraces bread-basket rolls; sandwich carriers; focaccia; artisan loaves of rye, spelt and sourdough; and the Pur et Nû line of pure, non-certified, organic premium breads.

To buy it, call 0845 450 4484Mantinga