Lasco Browning Sauce 136g

What is Lasco Browning Sauce?

Lasco Browning is a concentrated caramel-based sauce used throughout Caribbean and Jamaican cooking to add rich colour and depth to savoury dishes and baked goods. Unlike gravy browning found in Australian supermarkets, Lasco Browning uses traditional Jamaican caramelisation techniques and natural flavourings to produce a darker, more complex result with a subtle sweetness.

Key Facts

• Net Weight: 136g
• Origin: Jamaica
• Main Ingredient: Caramelised cane sugar
• Use: Savoury dishes, gravies, stews, Caribbean Christmas cake
• Concentration: High — use sparingly (1–2 tsp per dish)
• Dietary: Vegan-friendly, gluten-free

How to Use Lasco Browning

Add 1–2 teaspoons to oxtail stew or brown stew chicken while sautéing the meat — it creates an immediate deep mahogany colour and caramelised flavour. For Caribbean black cake (Christmas cake), mix into your fruit and rum batter for that signature dark colour. Also used in Jamaican beef patty filling for colour and flavour depth.

Why Lasco?

• ✔ Jamaica’s most trusted browning brand for over 50 years
• ✔ No artificial colouring agents
• ✔ Concentrated formula — 136g lasts for months of cooking
• ✔ Authentic alternative to ordinary gravy browning

Frequently Asked Questions

What is browning sauce used for in Caribbean cooking?

Browning sauce is used to colour and flavour stews, gravies, soups, and baked goods. It’s a foundational ingredient in oxtail, brown stew chicken, Jamaican beef patties, and Caribbean Christmas cake.

Is browning sauce the same as Worcestershire sauce?

No. Browning sauce is primarily caramelised sugar and is used for colour and mild caramel flavour. Worcestershire sauce is a fermented condiment with a savoury, tangy profile. They are not interchangeable.

Where can I buy Lasco Browning in Australia?

Lasco Browning Sauce 136g is available at Caribbean Sydney, Australia’s Caribbean food specialist, with nationwide delivery.