Veal Fond
Veal fond is a culinary stock made from veal bones and water. As a USDA FSIS-regulated meat product, it must meet federal standards for sanitation and food safety.
What it is
A concentrated stock made by simmering roasted veal bones with aromatic vegetables; a culinary base for sauces.
Provides savory base flavor (umami), body, and gelatin to sauces, soups, and braises.
What regulators actually say
"The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the public health regulatory agency responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Veal stock products are USDA FSIS-regulated as meat broth/stock products under the Federal Meat Inspection Act.
European Union — EFSA
Not regulated as a food additive.
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