Introduction
Epicure is a Canadian
food brand focused on convenient seasonings meal mixes dips condiments and
gluten free baking products designed for practical home cooking Its best
sellers include 3 Onion CCB Lemon Dilly and other versatile pantry staples
The current collection also includes dinner solutions baking mixes sauces
dressings rubs specialty seasonings new products gift cards and curated
collections (Epicure™)Epicure and Its Approach to Everyday Cooking
Epicure has built its product range around a straightforward
idea Home cooking does not need to require a long ingredient list or
complicated preparation The company focuses on products that help home cooks
prepare familiar meals season food make dips and sauces and bake desserts with
less preparation
The current Epicure store organizes its
collection into several major areas These include What's for Dinner Dips and
Condiments Gluten Free Desserts Seasonings New products Bestsellers and broader
product collections (Epicure™)
The brand is headquartered in Vancouver British Columbia and states that
its products are manufactured in Canada through Canadian manufacturing partners
Epicure also states that its manufacturing partners meet
global food manufacturing standards and that its production practices include
traceability and food safety controls (Epicure™)
One of the most important characteristics of the Epicure collection is its emphasis on pantry convenience A
seasoning can become part of several different meals A dinner mix can form the
base of a family meal A dip blend can work as a dip spread dressing or
ingredient in another recipe
This makes the collection less about buying a single purpose ingredient
and more about building a practical pantry of products that can be used in
different ways
Why Epicure Products Stand Out in a Busy Kitchen
Epicure products are designed around everyday cooking rather
than occasional specialty meals The range covers breakfast lunch dinner snacks
appetizers desserts sauces dips and general seasoning
The brand also places considerable emphasis on dietary and ingredient
standards Epicure states that its products are tested for gluten and
allergens and that its products are developed without artificial colours and
flavours The company also describes a Never Ever List that excludes ingredients
and additives such as high fructose corn syrup artificial preservatives dyes
and artificial additives (Epicure™)
The practical advantages of this approach include
Faster preparation for routine
meals
Flexible seasoning options for
meat vegetables grains pasta and snacks
Convenient mixes for familiar
dishes
Gluten free options across the
collection
Nut free products according to the
brands stated product standards
Products that can be combined with
ordinary fresh ingredients
Pantry friendly formats that are
easy to store and use
The Best Selling Epicure Products
Epicure maintains a dedicated Bestsellers collection The
current collection includes 3 Onion CCB Lemon Dilly Summer Berry Everything
Bagel Hollandaise Sauce Herb and Garlic SPG and other products The exact
selection can change as the store updates its catalog (Epicure™)
3 Onion
3 Onion is one of the most recognizable Epicure pantry products and is currently listed among the
brands best sellers Its appeal comes from versatility Onion based seasoning can
work across soups vegetables potatoes meats sauces dips and everyday side
dishes
Rather than being restricted to one recipe a seasoning such as 3 Onion
can become a background ingredient that adds depth to several types of food
For everyday use it can be useful when a recipe needs more savoury
character without requiring several individual dried ingredients
CCB
CCB is another leading Epicure product and appears
alongside 3 Onion and Lemon Dilly in the brands current bestseller selection (Epicure™)
Its format makes it particularly suitable for dip and spread applications
It can also be incorporated into everyday cooking when a creamy or savoury
flavour profile is wanted
Products in this category are useful because they can serve more than one
purpose A blend can be prepared as a dip for vegetables or crackers while
similar flavour combinations can be adapted into sandwiches potatoes vegetables
or other simple meals
Lemon Dilly
Lemon Dilly is another established Epicure bestseller The product combines a lemon forward
profile with dill and is suited to dishes where a fresh and savoury flavour
works well
It can be used with vegetables potatoes seafood salads dips and dressings
The combination is especially practical for home cooks who want a recognizable
flavour profile without keeping several individual herbs and seasonings on hand
SPG
SPG stands for salt pepper and garlic Epicure describes it as an all purpose seasoning and lists
uses that include roasted vegetables chicken fish seafood mashed potatoes and
popcorn The current product page also identifies it as gluten free nut free non
GMO vegan dairy free and soy free (Epicure™)
The strength of SPG is simplicity Salt pepper and garlic are foundational
flavours in many cuisines so a combined seasoning can be useful for cooks who
want one convenient pantry staple
It can be used before roasting grilling baking or cooking on the stovetop
It can also be added at the table when a dish needs a small flavour adjustment
Herb and Garlic
Herb and Garlic sits naturally within the brands seasoning and dip
oriented collection Garlic provides a familiar savoury foundation while herbs
add additional character
This type of blend is useful for chicken vegetables potatoes sauces
marinades and dips Its broad flavour profile makes it appropriate for everyday
cooking rather than a single narrowly defined recipe
Better Than Bacon
Better Than Bacon is part of the current seasoning collection (Epicure™)
The product is designed for cooks looking for a savoury flavour that can
be added to foods such as potatoes vegetables soups eggs burgers and other
comfort food recipes
As with other seasoning blends its usefulness depends on how it is
incorporated A small amount can change the flavour of a basic dish without
requiring additional preparation
A Look at the Main Epicure Product Categories
Epicure currently organizes its online store around several
major product categories The complete collection also includes individual
products that cross between categories (Epicure™)
Seasonings and Pantry Basics
The Seasonings collection is one of the most varied parts of the Epicure range The current selection includes SPG Better Than
Bacon Oh Canada Everything Bagel Hollandaise Sauce Ooey Gooey Queso Taco Minced
Garlic Toasted Onion Burger Seasoning BBQ Chicken and Rib Rub Nourish Broth and
Savoury Herb Gravy (Epicure™)
These products cover several different cooking needs
Everyday seasoning with SPG
Breakfast and snack applications
with Everything Bagel
Mexican inspired meals with Taco
Burger preparation with Burger
Seasoning
Grilling and barbecue applications
with BBQ Chicken and Rib Rub
Garlic and onion flavouring with
Minced Garlic and Toasted Onion
Gravy and broth applications with
Savoury Herb Gravy and Nourish Broth
The collection is useful for cooks who want to build flavour quickly
without measuring several separate spices for every meal
What's
for Dinner
The What's for Dinner collection focuses on meal mixes and recipe
starters The current collection includes Pulled Pork Honey Garlic Meatball
Cheeseburger Pasta Donair Italian Meatball Mac and Cheese Lemon Garlic Chicken
Alfredo Lemon Chicken Orzo Crispy Crunchy Coating Philly Style Cheesesteak
Sweet Garlic Chicken Marry Me Chicken Chicken Souvlaki and Butter Chicken (Epicure™)
These products cover a wide range of familiar comfort food and international
inspired meals
Pulled Pork can form the basis of sandwiches or plated meals Cheeseburger
Pasta combines familiar burger flavours with a pasta format Donair and Chicken
Souvlaki offer Mediterranean inspired options Butter Chicken provides a convenient
route to an Indian inspired dinner
The collection is particularly relevant for busy households because the
product itself supplies part of the flavour structure Fresh ingredients can
then be added according to the particular recipe and household preferences
New
Dinner Products
Epicure has also added Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry and
Chicken Fried Rice to the current range Both are listed as new products on the
website (Epicure™)
These additions fit the broader dinner philosophy of the brand They
provide familiar meal formats that can be paired with fresh ingredients and
prepared as part of a normal weeknight routine
Dips
and Condiments
Epicure's Dips and Condiments collection provides some of
the brands most flexible products The current selection includes 3 Onion Lemon
Dilly Summer Berry CCB Poco Picante Salsa Ooey Gooey Queso Roasted Garlic Aioli
Creamy Ranch Guacamole Herb and Garlic Marinara Sauce and Greek Dressing (Epicure™)
This
category moves beyond traditional dipping sauces
A product such as Roasted Garlic Aioli can be used as a sandwich spread
or accompaniment Marinara Sauce can support pasta and other Italian inspired
meals Greek Dressing can be used for salads vegetables grains or marinades
The collection also provides options for casual entertaining Salsa queso
guacamole ranch and other dip oriented products can be paired with vegetables
crackers chips sandwiches or appetizers
Gluten
Free Desserts
Epicure also maintains a dedicated Gluten Free Desserts collection
Current and recently listed products include Fudgy Brownie Sweet Banana Bread
Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake and Pancake and Waffle (Epicure™)
These products extend the collection beyond savoury food and dinner
preparation
The baking mixes are particularly useful for households that want a
convenient dessert option while maintaining gluten free requirements The brand
states that its products are rigorously tested for gluten and that raw
materials finished products and manufacturing equipment are tested with third
party laboratory validation (Epicure™)
New
Epicure
Products
The New section changes more frequently than the core collection Current
listings include Pizza Seasoning Red Garlic Topper Berry Swirl Cheesecake
Chicken Fried Rice Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Summer Berry Everything Bagel and
Hollandaise Sauce (Epicure™)
This section is worth watching because it provides an indication of how
the brand is expanding beyond its established best sellers
Pizza Seasoning and Red Garlic Topper are particularly focused additions
for pizza and savoury foods Berry Swirl Cheesecake adds another dessert option
Chicken Fried Rice and Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry expand the ready to prepare
dinner category
Epicure
Product Comparison
|
Product or category |
Main purpose |
Typical everyday uses |
Best suited to |
|
3
Onion |
Savoury
seasoning |
Vegetables
potatoes soups dips |
General
home cooking |
|
SPG |
All
purpose seasoning |
Chicken
seafood vegetables potatoes |
Everyday
seasoning |
|
Lemon
Dilly |
Lemon
and dill flavour |
Seafood
vegetables dips dressings |
Fresh
savoury dishes |
|
Everything
Bagel |
Bagel
style seasoning |
Eggs
toast vegetables snacks |
Breakfast
and snacks |
|
Burger
Seasoning |
Burger
flavouring |
Burgers
ground meat patties |
Grilling
and casual meals |
|
BBQ
Chicken and Rib Rub |
Barbecue
seasoning |
Chicken
and ribs |
Grilling
and roasting |
|
What's
for Dinner products |
Meal
preparation |
Pasta
chicken meat and rice meals |
Weeknight
dinners |
|
Dips
and Condiments |
Sauces
and spreads |
Dips
sandwiches salads and sides |
Snacks
and entertaining |
|
Gluten
Free Desserts |
Baking
mixes |
Brownies
cheesecake and banana bread |
Desserts
and baking |
Design and Product Format
Because Epicure is primarily a food
brand product design is less about cookware construction and more about
practical packaging storage portioning preparation and pantry organization
The products are generally presented as compact pantry items Seasonings
occupy relatively little storage space compared with the number of ingredients
they can replace or complement Meal mixes are similarly designed to simplify
preparation by providing a prepared flavour base
Packaging also has a practical role Epicure states that it prioritizes packaging that is safe
and responsible and is working to increase its use of recycled and recyclable
materials (Epicure™)
For a pantry product useful design means easy identification convenient
storage and simple access during cooking These details become increasingly
important when several seasonings and meal mixes are stored together
Product Quality and Manufacturing
Epicure states that its products are manufactured in Canada
through Canadian manufacturing partners The company says these partners meet
global food manufacturing standards and that GFSI certification supports
traceability food safety management compliance and consistent production
practices (Epicure™)
The company also states that its products are gluten free and nut free
and that it tests raw materials finished products and manufacturing equipment
for gluten and other allergens Third party laboratory validation is also part
of the stated testing process (Epicure™)
For consumers these practices matter because food quality involves more
than flavour Ingredient controls manufacturing consistency allergen management
packaging storage and product information all contribute to the usefulness of a
pantry product
Epicure also provides individual product information on its
website including ingredient and allergen information Consumers with specific
dietary requirements should still check the current product page before
purchasing because formulations and product availability can change
How Epicure Products Fit Into Daily Life
The main strength of the Epicure range is its connection
to ordinary cooking
A seasoning can support a quick breakfast a packed lunch or a family
dinner A dinner mix can reduce the number of ingredients needed for a weeknight
recipe A dip can become an appetizer sandwich spread salad dressing or side
dish
A practical Epicure pantry could include
One all purpose seasoning such as
SPG
One onion or garlic based
seasoning
One specialized seasoning for
burgers or grilling
One versatile dip or condiment
One dinner mix for busy evenings
One gluten free baking mix for
desserts
This approach keeps the pantry relatively focused while still providing
several flavour directions
Breakfast and Brunch Uses
Everything Bagel is a natural choice for breakfast foods It can be paired
with eggs toast potatoes cream cheese or other breakfast ingredients
Pancake and Waffle provides a separate route for breakfast and brunch It
can also be treated as a base for variations with fruit and other additions
Hollandaise Sauce provides another brunch oriented option and can be used
with eggs vegetables potatoes and other dishes where a rich sauce is
appropriate
Lunch and Snack Ideas
Dips and condiments are particularly useful during lunch Roasted Garlic
Aioli can work with sandwiches Greek Dressing can bring flavour to salads
Guacamole and Poco Picante Salsa can accompany simple snack plates
A seasoning can also make basic leftovers more interesting SPG can be
added to vegetables or potatoes while Everything Bagel can add texture and
savoury flavour to simple snacks
Dinner Applications
Dinner is where the Epicure range becomes especially
broad
The What's for Dinner collection covers meals such as Pulled Pork Honey
Garlic Meatball Cheeseburger Pasta Donair Italian Meatball Mac and Cheese Lemon
Garlic Chicken Alfredo Lemon Chicken Orzo Crispy Crunchy Coating Philly Style
Cheesesteak Sweet Garlic Chicken Marry Me Chicken Chicken Souvlaki and Butter
Chicken (Epicure™)
The newer Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry and Chicken Fried Rice products add
further options for rice based and stir fry style meals (Epicure™)
For people planning weekly meals this variety makes it possible to rotate
between pasta chicken meat rice Mediterranean inspired meals barbecue flavours
and comfort food
Dessert and Baking Options
Dessert products give Epicure a broader role than a
typical seasoning brand
Fudgy Brownie is suited to classic chocolate desserts Sweet Banana Bread
provides a familiar baked option Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake offers a richer
dessert format Berry Swirl Cheesecake adds a fruit focused alternative (Epicure™)
These mixes can be useful when baking from scratch is not practical or
when a household wants a predictable gluten free starting point
Other Products and Collections
The wider Epicure catalog includes more
than its core food categories The current store lists Bestsellers New products
Customer's Favourites Collections Shop All Dips and Condiments Gluten Free
Desserts Seasonings and What's for Dinner (Epicure™)
The broader product catalog also currently includes Epicure Gift Cards and curated collections such as the
Extraordinary Trio (Epicure™)
This makes the store relevant not only to individual shoppers but also to
people looking for food related gifts or a small selection of complementary
pantry products
What Makes the Collection Practical
Epicure is most useful when its products are treated as
building blocks rather than complete replacements for fresh cooking
A seasoning does not have to define the entire dish It can simply provide
the flavour foundation while the cook chooses the protein vegetables grains or
other ingredients
The same principle applies to meal mixes They can provide consistency and
convenience while leaving room for fresh ingredients and personal adjustments
Important practical advantages include
Reduced preparation time
Fewer individual seasoning
containers to measure
Simple meal planning
Multiple uses for individual
products
Options for breakfast dinner
snacks and desserts
Dedicated gluten free product
categories
A wide range of familiar flavour
profiles
Who May Find Epicure Useful
Epicure products may suit several types of home cooks
Busy households can use meal mixes to simplify weekday dinners New cooks
can use prepared seasoning combinations as a starting point for learning
flavour pairing Experienced cooks can use seasonings as convenient pantry
shortcuts
People managing gluten free diets may also find the brands dedicated
standards and product information useful However anyone with a medically
necessary dietary restriction should always verify the current product
information and consult an appropriate healthcare professional where necessary
(Epicure™)
The collection can also work well for people who enjoy entertaining Dips
condiments dressings seasonings and dessert mixes provide several ways to
assemble a casual food spread without preparing every component from scratch
Final Assessment of Epicure
Epicure has developed a broad food collection that sits
between traditional pantry staples and convenient meal preparation products Its
strongest area is versatility The same style of product can often be used in
several meals while the wider catalog covers seasoning sauces dips dinners
breakfast foods and desserts
The current best sellers include established products such as 3 Onion CCB
Lemon Dilly and SPG while newer additions such as Pizza Seasoning Red Garlic
Topper Berry Swirl Cheesecake Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry and Chicken Fried Rice
continue to expand the range (Epicure™)
From a product quality perspective Epicure places significant emphasis on Canadian
manufacturing ingredient stand=
What
is Epicure
Epicure is a Canadian food brand that sells seasonings meal
mixes dips condiments gluten free desserts baking products and related food
collections The company is headquartered in Vancouver British Columbia (Epicure™)
What
are the best selling Epicure
products
The current Bestsellers collection includes products such as 3 Onion CCB
Lemon Dilly Summer Berry Everything Bagel Hollandaise Sauce Herb and Garlic and
SPG The exact bestseller list can change as the store is updated (Epicure™)
What
is SPG seasoning used for
SPG combines salt pepper and garlic Epicure lists uses including roasted vegetables chicken fish
seafood mashed potatoes and popcorn (Epicure™)
Are
Epicure
products gluten free
Epicure states that its products are rigorously tested to be
gluten free The company says it tests raw materials finished products and
manufacturing equipment and validates results through a third party laboratory
(Epicure™)
Does
Epicure
offer gluten free desserts
Yes The Gluten Free Desserts collection includes products such as Fudgy
Brownie Sweet Banana Bread Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake and Pancake and Waffle
Product availability can change (Epicure™)
Where
are Epicure
products manufactured
Epicure states that its products are manufactured in Canada
through Canadian manufacturing partners The company also states that its
manufacturing partners meet global food manufacturing standards (Epicure™)
What
products are available for dinner
The What's for Dinner collection includes products such as Pulled Pork
Honey Garlic Meatball Cheeseburger Pasta Donair Italian Meatball Mac and Cheese
Lemon Garlic Chicken Alfredo Lemon Chicken Orzo Crispy Crunchy Coating Philly
Style Cheesesteak Sweet Garlic Chicken Marry Me Chicken Chicken Souvlaki and
Butter Chicken (Epicure™)
Does
Epicure
sell dips and condiments
Yes Its Dips and Condiments collection includes 3 Onion Lemon Dilly
Summer Berry CCB Poco Picante Salsa Ooey Gooey Queso Roasted Garlic Aioli
Creamy Ranch Guacamole Herb and Garlic Marinara Sauce and Greek Dressing (Epicure™)
Does
Epicure
sell seasoning blends
Yes The Seasonings collection includes SPG Better Than Bacon Oh Canada
Everything Bagel Hollandaise Sauce Ooey Gooey Queso Taco Minced Garlic Toasted
Onion Burger Seasoning BBQ Chicken and Rib Rub Nourish Broth and Savoury Herb
Gravy (Epicure™)
Are
Epicure
products suitable for everyday cooking
The range is specifically structured around practical home cooking
Seasonings can be used across different dishes while meal mixes provide
convenient starting points for complete meals
Does
Epicure
offer new products
Yes The current store includes new products such as Pizza Seasoning Red
Garlic Topper Berry Swirl Cheesecake Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry and Chicken
Fried Rice The New collection changes over time (Epicure™)
Where
can the current Epicure
collection be viewed
The most reliable source for current products ingredients allergen
information availability and product details is the official Epicure store Visit the official Epicure store