Le Duc started out as a producer of onion rings almost 25 years ago. Founder Dick den Hertog brought the onion ring to Europe from America in 1998. Since then, we have expanded our range of meatless snacks considerably. We would like to tell you more about one of Le Duc's promises: 100% vegetarian appetizers. We also share serving tips with our veggie snacks on this page, so that you can surprise your guests with delicious dishes!  

A golden combination  

Vegetarian snacks are the perfect response to the growing demand for vegetarian food. They let you cater not only for vegetarians, but also for flexitarians and meat lovers. Eating meat with every meal is no longer necessary and people are increasingly open to trying out new things. Famke Borgstijn, head of R&D at Le Duc, notices these new developments and responds to them with the Le Duc assortment. "Many of our snacks are filled with cheese, making them popular with a broad audience. We adapt the type of cheese we use to every snack, from Gouda to Emmental and from camembert to mozzarella.” Whichever cheese we use, one condition is that the cheese must be made with vegetarian rennet. The combination of vegetables and cheese is the perfect base for veggie products and lends them high snackability. What's more, the high vegetable content means that your guests can easily achieve their recommended daily intake of vegetables. All while snacking!!   

  Enjoyment is paramount  

Nowadays, the range of vegetarian products for the home is endless for consumers. Many products are designed to resemble meat. For those products that mimic the taste and texture of meat, the ingredients and enjoyment appear less important. That's why many vegetarians and flexitarians are looking for lighter, really tasty products, like a vegetable burger instead of a hamburger made from soy or pea protein. That is why Le Duc's product developers focus on delicious ingredients like vegetables and cheese and make sure that people really enjoy snacking on vegetarian appetizers.   

  Tailor-made vegetarian snacks  

Le Duc has more than 20 years of experience in vegetarian snacks, so we can rightfully call ourselves a specialist. The R&D team are always up to date with the latest trends and can respond to them with the products in the assortment. That is why Le Duc always comes up with new products that are in line with market demand. Famke Borgstijn explains that Le Duc also likes to make tailor-made products for customers. "Maybe you have tasted onion rings somewhere that you want to offer in the same way? Or perhaps you would like our Broccoli Cheese Nuggets to be creamier or contain more vegetables? We love to think along with you to make your ideas happen!” 

Le Duc Onion Nests are even tastier served with a dip! For example, a sauce with coconut yoghurt, cumin and cilantro. Lime, lemon and green chili pepper make the dip refreshing and spicy. 

'Kapsalon' is a perfect option for a take-away dish. These Loaded Chili Cheese Nuggets make for a surprising vegetarian variation on this dish. Garnish with grated cheese, cilantro and sweetcorn. Sriracha mayonnaise, lime and jalapeño add spice to this dish.

Onion rings work really well as a side dish, for example with a burger, or served with drinks. A sauce of mayonnaise, ketchup, oregano, garlic powder and paprika powder is ready in no time and perfect for dipping the Breaded Onion Rings. 

Mozzarella Sticks are great finger food, perfect for a snack platter or as a take-away. Serve with a rosemary and aioli dip for extra snacking pleasure for your guests.