BACON FLAKE MANUKA SMKD(RTC)LEONARDSFGBAC8013(3KG) [CHIL]

Product Description

Bacon Flake Manuka Smoked (RTC) Leonards FGBAC8013 is a premium, ready-to-cook bacon flake product supplied in a generous 3KG chilled format. Designed for foodservice operators, commercial kitchens, cafes, delis, and industrial food manufacturers, this bulk pack delivers consistent flavour, high yield, and authentic New Zealand manuka-smoked aroma.

Produced by Leonards—renowned in New Zealand for their smoked smallgoods and value-added meats—this bacon flake is a coarsely chopped, pre-cooked (RTC – ready to cook or ready to crisp) bacon that has been traditionally cured and slowly smoked using genuine manuka wood. The manuka smoke imparts a deep, earthy, aromatic profile that enhances the savoury bacon base, making it ideal for recipes where a bold, natural smoke flavour is essential.

Supplied chilled and vacuum-sealed, this product offers excellent shelf life and food safety assurance. The 3KG format allows for bulk meal production, catering applications, and large-scale commercial uses such as salad bars, pasta fillings, quiches, gourmet pies, sandwich fillings, baked potatoes, and breakfast wraps. It’s also ideal as a topping for pizzas, flatbreads, or savoury pastries.

This bacon flake delivers uniform texture and size for reliable performance. It crisps well under heat and blends seamlessly into wet or dry mixes. Because it’s already flaked and pre-processed, there’s no need for dicing or cooking from raw, saving time and labour in high-volume environments.

Key Points

• Manuka smoked bacon flake, coarsely chopped, ready to cook.
  
• 3KG vacuum-sealed chilled pack—ideal for foodservice, catering, and manufacturing.
  
• Produced by Leonards, a trusted NZ brand in smoked meats and smallgoods.
  
• Authentic manuka smoke delivers bold, earthy, natural NZ flavour.
  
• Time-saving, pre-chopped format with consistent flake size and texture.
  
• Perfect for pizzas, pasta, pies, sandwiches, salad bars, and hot meals.
  
• Vacuum packaging for freshness, traceability, and food safety compliance.
  
• Suitable for frying, baking, or mixing into hot and cold dishes.
  
• High-yield product with minimal shrinkage and excellent flavour release.
  
• Designed for commercial kitchens, delis, meal preps, and industrial food use.
  

Benefits

Using Leonards Bacon Flake Manuka Smoked gives chefs and food producers a reliable, premium-quality ingredient that enhances a wide range of savoury dishes. The rich manuka smoke provides depth that can't be replicated with liquid smoke or artificial flavouring. Its coarsely flaked texture ensures great coverage when sprinkled on pizzas, mixed into stuffing, or folded into creamy pasta sauces.

Because it's ready to cook and comes pre-chopped, kitchen staff can skip the prep and reduce cross-contamination risks. That means faster turnaround, less waste, and better consistency—particularly important in catering environments and commercial food manufacturing where quality control is crucial.

For cafés and bakeries, it’s ideal for cabinet food like frittatas, scrolls, and bacon quiches. The flakes crisp up well on top of breakfast muffins or potato gratin, and blend easily into egg bakes or rice dishes. Its bold flavour means you can use less to achieve more impact, improving cost per serve.

This product also fits perfectly into the New Zealand foodservice culture, where bacon continues to be one of the most versatile and in-demand ingredients. With Leonards' reputation and food-safe chilled packaging, it meets the expectations of chefs and buyers who demand quality, reliability, and flavour.

Why You Should Choose This Product

Leonards FGBAC8013 Bacon Flake is a high-performance ingredient that allows businesses to reduce prep time while boosting flavour impact. Whether you're managing a high-volume kitchen or crafting gourmet frozen meals, this product delivers the same consistent quality every time.

The manuka smoking process reflects authentic New Zealand tradition, adding a layer of distinction that resonates with customers seeking bold, natural ingredients. The large 3KG size also makes it efficient for portioning and storing in commercial operations.

Unlike frozen bacon that must be defrosted or whole rashers that need trimming and cooking, this flake comes ready to use and is flexible enough to meet a variety of menu needs. It's a smart addition to any foodservice inventory and a standout performer in both hot and cold applications.

Conclusion

Leonards Bacon Flake Manuka Smoked (RTC) FGBAC8013 (3KG) is the ultimate solution for foodservice professionals and food producers looking for a premium, high-volume bacon ingredient with true New Zealand smoked flavour. Easy to store, easy to use, and consistently delicious, this bacon flake is a practical and flavour-forward choice for kitchens that value performance, quality, and local authenticity.

Whether you're topping pizzas in Queenstown, crafting gourmet sandwiches in Wellington, or batching frozen meals for nationwide distribution, this product delivers on all fronts—flavour, efficiency, and food safety.