Why are Épi&Co products made from wheat and chickpeas?
Tereos is an agricultural cooperative group that processes many primary raw materials, including wheat.
The Group prepares for tomorrow’s challenges in order to meet consumers’ food needs as well as anticipating those of future generations.
Épi&Co plant-based specialities enhance wheat’s potential in an innovative way.
By combining wheat and chickpea, a very interesting nutritional profile can be obtained.
The pulses included in the Veggie Pieces L, XL and XXL, also provide many benefits for both health and the environment.
For more information, click here
The Group prepares for tomorrow’s challenges in order to meet consumers’ food needs as well as anticipating those of future generations.
Épi&Co plant-based specialities enhance wheat’s potential in an innovative way.
By combining wheat and chickpea, a very interesting nutritional profile can be obtained.
The pulses included in the Veggie Pieces L, XL and XXL, also provide many benefits for both health and the environment.
For more information, click here
How to store Épi&Co products?
Épi&Co products are cooked under vacuum and sterilized. They also have a long shelf-life (12 months after production).
This allows a long room-temperature conservation and less energy consumption during transport, than fresh products.
Épi&Co plant-based specialities do not require specific refrigerated transport and can be kept for a long time in your cupboards!
This allows a long room-temperature conservation and less energy consumption during transport, than fresh products.
Épi&Co plant-based specialities do not require specific refrigerated transport and can be kept for a long time in your cupboards!
It is also possible to freeze Epi&Co products. For this, please find all our tips in our answer to the question “Can I freeze Epi&Co products?”
What is the protein content of Épi&Co products?
All Épi&Co products are rich in 100% plant-based proteins!
They provide 16g of protein per 100g of net drained product (classic Epi&Co range).
Where do these proteins come from?
Épi&Co products are mainly composed of wheat and pulses which are naturally rich in proteins.
The combination of wheat and pulses allows to obtain high quality proteins.
For more information on pulses and their combination with cereals, go check here!
They provide 16g of protein per 100g of net drained product (classic Epi&Co range).
Where do these proteins come from?
Épi&Co products are mainly composed of wheat and pulses which are naturally rich in proteins.
The combination of wheat and pulses allows to obtain high quality proteins.
For more information on pulses and their combination with cereals, go check here!
How to cook Épi&Co products?
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1. Open the pouch with scissors |
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Start to drain the pieces and keep the broth aside. |
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Pour the pieces in a hot frying pan with a dash of olive oil. |
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Fry the pieces at medium heat for 5 minutes, to obtain a nice golden-brown colour and a crispy texture.
Tip: Don’t waste the plant-based broth! It is an excellent culinary base for your sauces. It brings a delicious taste to your preparations. We recommend adding it into your preparation to bind a sauce. |
3. Épi&Co products can be used in all types of recipes
In sandwiches, sauces, salads, coated in breadcrumbs, or in wraps… you can imagine whatever you want! Need inspiration? Find all our recipes here.
You can also:
- For you dishes in sauce: Warm up the pieces directly with the vegetable broth contained in the pouch, or with the sauce, to obtain pieces with a soft and fondant texture.
- Warm up in the oven, using a baking dish: This is ideal for your gratin dishes, for example.
Where are Épi&Co products manufactured?
Épi&Co products are manufactured in France, in a dedicated laboratory in Alsace.
Our teams pay a special attention to the quality of production.
Our teams pay a special attention to the quality of production.
Where do the raw materials used to make Épi&Co products come from?
We attach special importance to the origin of raw materials for our products.
These are of high quality and all come from France and Europe.
Our wheat comes from the “Grand Est”, while the chickpeas come from “Occitanie” (French areas).
Épi&Co chooses its ingredients for their specific organoleptic qualities, in specialised regions, always in a quest to provide finished products with optimal nutritional or taste virtues.
These are of high quality and all come from France and Europe.
Our wheat comes from the “Grand Est”, while the chickpeas come from “Occitanie” (French areas).
Épi&Co chooses its ingredients for their specific organoleptic qualities, in specialised regions, always in a quest to provide finished products with optimal nutritional or taste virtues.
Are Épi&Co products organic?
The Épi&Co products are organic since 2019.
They are certified by Ecocert, the first French certification organism!
All the ingredients in the organic range are from European Organic Farming.
Discover our 100% natural and organic range here.
Are Épi&Co products certified?
Our products have obtained several labels:
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- Organic: delivered by Ecocert
- Vegan: with the V Label, attributed by the French Vegetarian Association
- Halal and Kosher: provided by qualified organisations
- Savour Alsace”: granted by the French regional organisations
All these labels are a guarantee of quality and are recognised in France.
Why are Épi&Co products « Clean Label » ?
Our products are “Clean Label” because we use natural ingredients and opted for short lists of ingredients, for healthy and low-processed products.
What is Épi&Co's product composition?
What is the Épi&Co products ``Nutri-Score``?
All our products have a A “Nutri-Score” (French score)!
This means that their nutritional quality is good.
To find out how the Nutri-Score is calculated, go here!
Can we freeze Epi&Co products?
Epi&Co products can be safely frozen after opening the bag. We recommend to drain them and separate them before freezing, so that you can take out the pieces in portions and do not have to defrost the whole quantity.
The frozen products can be directly cooked without complete defrosting. However, it is recommended to defrost them first.
Also, don’t keep them in your freezer for too long to avoid cold burns (a few months maximum).
Where can I buy Epi&Co products?
Epi&Co products are mainly sold to catering professionals. However, there are also shops and e-commerce sites for consumers!
Go here to find the nearest distributor, shop or restaurant where you can find Epi&Co products! You can also discover the e-commerce websites that sell our products.
Do Epi&Co products contain allergens?
In respect of European legislation, Epi&Co informs about the presence of major allergens on products’ packaging. These products are mainly composed of wheat and therefore contain gluten. This is the only allergen present in Epi&Co products.
Which diets are suitable with Epi&Co products?
Epi&Co products are plant-based (made from wheat, chickpeas, vegetables and legumes, herbs…). They are therefore suitable with all specific diets, except the gluten-free diet.
Why this choice of packaging for Epi&Co products?
Epi&Co has decided to pack its products under vacuum pouches. We chose this packaging option because it does not require overpackaging: it is simple and effective!
In fact, it allows long conservation at room temperature. This conservation avoids waste and consumes less energy to store than a fresh or frozen product.