Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Rutherford & Meyer products. If your question isn’t answered here please contact us.
Where can I find Rutherford & Meyer products?
How do I use the Fruit Paste?
Do I have to store my fruit paste in the refrigerator?
What is the difference between the Pastes and the Pâtés?
Are Rutherford & Meyer products natural?
Are Rutherford & Meyer products Gluten Free?
Do any of your
products contain nuts?
Where are the products made?
What is the difference between the Roman Wafers and the Gourmet Wafers?
Why a large wafer cracker?
Does the Toasted Fruit Muesli contain nuts?
Why is there sediment at the bottom of my vinegar?
Where can I find Rutherford & Meyer products?
In New Zealand, Rutherford & Meyer Fruit Pastes, Fruit Pates and Wafer crackers are readily available in most New Zealand supermarket chains as well as selected gourmet food stores and delis around New Zealand.
In the supermarket, you will find our products in the deli section close to the specialty cheeses.
We also have distributors in Australia, USA, Canada, Singapore and Hong Kong.
For further details please refer to the Where to Buy page.
How do I use the Fruit Paste?
Fruit Pastes are the perfect accompaniment to cheese and make a wonderful addition to any cheeseboard or antipasto selection. They can also be used in cooking and make a flavoursome addition in many recipes. For ideas and recipe suggestions see our Ideas for Use page.
Do I have to store my fruit paste in the refrigerator?
No, once opened Rutherford & Meyer fruit paste do not need to be refrigerated; they are best kept in the cupboard.
What is the difference between the Pastes and the Pâtés?
The pastes contain only the named fruit e.g. quince paste contains only quince fruit.
The pâtés are made with an apple base as well as the named fruit. E.g. blackcurrant pâté contains an apple base and blackcurrant fruit.
Are Rutherford & Meyer products natural?
Yes. Where possible we create products using only natural ingredients. Rutherford & Meyer Fruit Pastes and Fruit Pates are natural products which are wheat free, gluten free, dairy free and contain no added colours or preservatives.
Our fruit vinegars and Wafer crackers are also natural. Our fruit coulis range contains preservatives to extend the life of the product and to ensure the fruit maintains it’s high quality and flavour.
Are Rutherford & Meyer products Gluten Free?
Rutherford & Meyer Fruit Paste, Fruit Pate, Vinegar and Coulis are Gluten Free.
Do any of your products contain nuts?
No, our factory is nut free
Where are the products made?
All of our products are produced in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is the difference between the Roman Wafers and the Gourmet Wafers?
The Roman Wafers are a large wafer approx. 90mm. The Gourmet Wafers are a bite-sized wafer approx. 45mm and available in a different flavour range which includes Natural, Three Cheese and Garlic & Olive Oil.
Why a large wafer cracker?
The wafers are extra large so they have the added advantage of being able to be used whole, or broken up into 4 bite sized pieces. They look great displayed on an antipasto platter with some whole with some already broken up ready to use.
Does the Toasted Fruit Muesli contain nuts?
No. Rutherford & Meyer muesli is nut-free and produced in a factory which does not handle nuts, as are all our products.
Why is there sediment at the bottom of my vinegar?
The vinegars have a high fruit content so that they really taste like the fruit they contain. The sediment is simply a natural by product from the fruit contained in the vinegar and collects once the vinegar has been sitting for a while. It is perfectly fine to use — simply shake the bottle well just before use.
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