Not only does the cheddar cheese sauce provide a ready-to-go shortcut for baked favourites like mac ‘n’ cheese or cheese toasties, it’s perfect for operators whipping up trending Mexican dishes like fajitas, chimichangas and quesadillas. The cheddar cheese sauce can also be used on nachos, loaded fries or to give cheeseburgers their authentic taste.

Santa Maria’s cheddar cheese melts stably, won’t split and is designed to retain its smooth texture and delicious flavour whether served hot or cold. Available in a stackable, resealable bucket with a long shelf life, the product has been created to help reduce waste.

Nick Minchin, Santa Maria marketing manager for UK & Ireland, said: “Indulgence and Mexican cuisine are two hot trends in foodservice at the moment – and they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. With Mexican cuisine continuing to boom as one of the nation’s favourites, and the demand for comforting indulging classics also on the rise, our cheese sauce can help operators harness both these trends in a variety of ways with just one ingredient.

“As well as providing a fast-track to these comforting classics and trending dishes, our cheddar cheese sauce is the perfect canvas for chefs wanting to create premium sauces and can give operators a great way to maximise profits by whipping up creative condiments.”