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10 Best Gravy Granules 2022 | UK Nutritionist Reviewed

Not all of us feel the burning desire to make gravy from scratch and instead prefer the instant, tasty gratification of gravy granules. Bisto Gravy, Knorr and Essential Cuisine are the icons of gravy brands, having produced classic chicken, beef, vegetable and onion gravy granules for decades. Then you have Kallo and Marigold, who produce granules for the modern day with organic, gluten-free and vegan options.

We've ranked the 10 best gravy granules and powders from Amazon, Tesco and Asda to ensure no dish falls by the dry and gravy-less wayside. We have also partnered with Nutritionist Tara Corbett for reviewing and fact-checking the article so that we can deliver the best information to our users.

Last updated: 09-05-2022

Fact-Checked & Approved by Nutritionist Tara Corbett

Tara is a nutritionist and energy coach who helps clients to lose weight, improve their eating habits, and get their energy back through better nutrition. She specialises in helping busy parents improve their diets without overwhelming them with information, and get them back on track so that the whole family can benefit.

Compare the Best Gravy Granules

For those after a quick look, here is our Top 5:

Essential Cuisine - No.1 Beef Gravy for £19.99
Bisto - Favourite Gravy Granules for £2.70
Kallo - Organic & Low Salt Granules for £5.79
Knorr - Meat Gravy Granules for £17.45
Marigold - Gluten Free Gravy for £2.00

For a more in-depth look at the comprehensive top 10 selection, make sure to read on to learn more about the different types of Gravy Granules available and understand how our ranking was determined.

This article's chosen EC site price listings are reflective of its publishing date.

Image	1 Essential Cuisine	2 Bisto	3 Kallo	4 Knorr	5 Marigold	6 Bisto	7 Free & Easy	8 Maggi	9 Tesco	10 Bisto
Name	No.1 Beef Gravy	Favourite Gravy Granules	Organic & Low Salt Granules	Meat Gravy Granules	Gluten Free Gravy	Onion Gravy	Vegetable Gravy	Golden Gravy	Lamb & Mint Gravy Granules	Best Chicken Gravy
Features	A Hearty Beef Gravy That Tastes Just Like Nan's	Classic Gravy Flavour With a Little Less Salt	Skip the Salt With This Gluten-Free Organic Gravy	A Meaty Gluten-Free Gravy Suitable For Vegetarians	Gluten-Free Gravy for All Veggie and Meat Dishes	The Nation's Favourite Onion Gravy	Skip on the Gluten With This Vegan-Friendly Gravy	30 Litres of Golden Gravy for Copious Chicken Dishes	Lusciously Rich Lamb Gravy With a Hint of Mint	Premium Chicken Gravy With Real Meat Juices
Price	£19.99	£2.70	£5.79	£17.45	£2.00	£1.85	£5.51	£26.98	£0.70	£3.99
Type	Powder	Granules	Granules	Granules	Granules	Granules	Powder	Powder	Granules	Granules
Flavour	Beef	Suitable for all dishes	Vegetable	Meat	Vegetable	Onion	Vegetable	Chicken	Lamb & mint	Chicken
Vegan/ Vegetarian	No	Vegetarian	Yes	Vegetarian	Vegetarian	Vegetarian	Yes	Vegetarian	No	No
Organic	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Gluten Free	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
Salt Per 100 g	12.6 g	0.34 g	0.27 g	0.75 g	0.75 g	11.26 g	0.8 g	10.33 g	0.8 g	11.20g
Allergens	-	Wheat, barley, soya	May contain - egg, milk, soya, mustard	-	Soya	Barley, wheat	Gluten-free barley	Milk, soya, egg, wheat, celery	Soya, wheat, barley	Soy, Wheat
Net Weight	1.5 kg	2 x 170 g	200 g	1.88 kg	6 x 170 g	170 g	130 g	2 kg	200 g	200g
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How to Choose Gravy Granules in the UK

Key Points to Consider

Consider Whether Granules or Powders Would Be More Suitable to Your Cooking Needs
Opt For a Flavour Which Complements Your Meal
Seek Out Gravy That Meets Your Family's Dietary Requirements
Go For Low-Salt Gravy For a Healthier Alternative

1. Choose Granules for a Shorter Prep Time, but Powders Have the Potential to Be Whipped up Into a Tastier Gravy

Gravy granules and gravy powder are basically one and the same. Both require one element to get the taste and texture just right, and that all-important ingredient is, of course, boiling water.

Now, the only real difference is that gravy granules always require under one minute of stirring to spin themselves into perfection, whereas gravy powders need a few more minutes to reach their sweet spot. This is typically no more than five minutes - often only three - but it's still a longer prep time compared to granules.

So, although they are both very similar, it's still worth mentioning. It's also well-known on the gravy making grapevine that powders have the potential to be whipped up into a tastier gravy than granules, but you didn't hear that from us!

2. Chicken, Beef, or Lamb? Make Sure to Select a Flavour That Suits Your Meal

Gravy is historically made by mixing the fat and juices from cooking meat with stock and other ingredients to produce a thickened sauce for pouring. This means gravy can be made from a wide variety of meats which is why you see gravy granules offering a vast selection of flavours.

Pair chicken, beef, lamb or the broadened 'meat' granules with the type of meat your roast dinner calls for. If you'd prefer a less meaty alternative, then there's plenty of classic onion and vegetarian gravy granules for the kind of gravy that does not discriminate by dish.

3. Ensure You Pick a Gravy That's Suited to Your Family's Dietary Needs and Desires

If You Maintain a Plant-Based Diet, Look Out for Vegan Friendly Gravy Granules

It used to be that the majority of gravy granules were made from dehydrated meat ingredients that decisively excluded them from being vegan or vegetarian. However, with the current trend of plant-based diets, some forward-thinking gravy brands have followed suit by creating 100% vegan friendly gravy granules.

These vegan-friendly gravies are a great way of getting that irresistibly thick and delicious gravy without the inclusion of animal products - the perfect accompaniment for a nut roast or mushroom wellington! While not all gravies are as devoted to being meat-free as this, a fair chunk of modern granules are actually vegan by default.

These days, even some of the meatier gravy granules don't actually have any meat in them, providing a meat-like taste without the meat. Unfortunately though, these gravies can't be specifically listed as vegan due to being produced in factories where dairy may be present.

If You Prefer Organic, Keep an Eye on the Ingredients List to See if They've Been Organically Grown

Similarly to vegan and vegetarian products, the UK organic food industry is seeing a steady increase in popularity. More and more people are beginning to put worth in where their food comes from and how it came to be. This organic dominance means you can, just about, find every British cupboard staple in an organic form.

Gravy granules actually have quite an extensive ingredients list ranging from vegetable extracts, oils, salts, yeast extracts and such, making a certified organic gravy more complicated than it initially sounds.

This dedication to organic production ensures that the entire ingredients list has been grown organically without herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilisers, which can negatively impact both the environment and our health. So if organic matters to you, then you're thankfully in safe gravy-making hands.

If Gluten Is the Enemy, Look For Proudly Gluten-Free Gravies

Thankfully, in the modern-day, just about every dietary requirement is well and truly catered for. Many consumers are now highly in tune with what's in their food, which in turn, is creating greater transparency in the food industry. This also helps weed out the careless brands who don't deserve your hard-earned cash!

Gluten is a family of proteins usually found in grains and their by-products. In small portions, it poses no real threat to most people's health, but it also offers no nutritional benefits either. That said, gluten can be highly dangerous to celiacs, who must avoid it at all costs.

A good chunk of gravy brands now are considerate to the gluten war, either changing their recipes completely or bringing out gluten-free alternatives. The main culprit for gluten found in gravy granules is yeast extract, with gluten-free brands either striking it from the record completely or replacing it with a gluten-free alternative.

4. Consider Low-Salt Gravy of as Little as 0.3g of Salt per 100ml Serving for a Healthier Alternative

Salt is an essential element in cooking that brings a dish to life, but it also requires moderating. It's pretty common knowledge that food companies often add salt for flavour instead of using better, tastier ingredients.

Unfortunately, gravy granules are one of those food types that are prone to excessive amounts of salt being thrown in the mix. This is why health-conscious brands have brought out 'low-salt' granules with as little as 0.3g of salt for a 100ml serving.

Other less reduced-salt savvy brands often include up to 1g of salt per 100 ml serving. With the NHS recommending no more than 6 grams of salt for adults and children over 11, this kind of salt content can be considered excessively high for gravy.

10 Best Gravy Granules in the UK

This ranking has been compiled by the writing team at mybest UK via careful evaluation of the points made in the buying guide and thorough research of each product and comparing multiple verified customer reviews across the EC sites used.

Type	Powder
Flavour	Beef
Vegan/ Vegetarian	No
Organic	No
Gluten Free	Yes
Salt Per 100 g	12.6 g
Allergens	-
Net Weight	1.5 kg

Type	Granules
Flavour	Suitable for all dishes
Vegan/ Vegetarian	Vegetarian
Organic	No
Gluten Free	No
Salt Per 100 g	0.34 g
Allergens	Wheat, barley, soya
Net Weight	2 x 170 g

Type	Granules
Flavour	Vegetable
Vegan/ Vegetarian	Yes
Organic	Yes
Gluten Free	Yes
Salt Per 100 g	0.27 g
Allergens	May contain - egg, milk, soya, mustard
Net Weight	200 g

Type	Granules
Flavour	Meat
Vegan/ Vegetarian	Vegetarian
Organic	No
Gluten Free	Yes
Salt Per 100 g	0.75 g
Allergens	-
Net Weight	1.88 kg

Type	Granules
Flavour	Vegetable
Vegan/ Vegetarian	Vegetarian
Organic	No
Gluten Free	Yes
Salt Per 100 g	0.75 g
Allergens	Soya
Net Weight	6 x 170 g

Type	Granules
Flavour	Onion
Vegan/ Vegetarian	Vegetarian
Organic	No
Gluten Free	No
Salt Per 100 g	11.26 g
Allergens	Barley, wheat
Net Weight	170 g

Type	Powder
Flavour	Vegetable
Vegan/ Vegetarian	Yes
Organic	No
Gluten Free	Yes
Salt Per 100 g	0.8 g
Allergens	Gluten-free barley
Net Weight	130 g

Type	Powder
Flavour	Chicken
Vegan/ Vegetarian	Vegetarian
Organic	No
Gluten Free	No
Salt Per 100 g	10.33 g
Allergens	Milk, soya, egg, wheat, celery
Net Weight	2 kg

Type	Granules
Flavour	Lamb & mint
Vegan/ Vegetarian	No
Organic	No
Gluten Free	No
Salt Per 100 g	0.8 g
Allergens	Soya, wheat, barley
Net Weight	200 g

Type	Granules
Flavour	Chicken
Vegan/ Vegetarian	No
Organic	No
Gluten Free	No
Salt Per 100 ml serving	11.20g
Allergens	Soy, Wheat
Net Weight	200g

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