Essential Cuisine's Beef Stock won a Superior Taste award in 2008 – recognition of the care and attention that was taken to produce this exceptional stock. Beef Stock is a one-third reduction stock from which practically all fat has been removed – resulting in a 99% fat free product. 100% natural ingredients and free from added salt, sugar, MSG, artificial colouring or flavours. Gluten Free. The final stock is characteristed by a rich, glowing colour, enhanced by the addition of pure tomato paste.