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UnhappyKangaroo83810 karma
5 months ago

Why does the Michelin 3‑star rating mandate at least 5% animal‑derived stock in the consommé?

I've been reading the latest Michelin Guide for 2023 (MCR‑2023) and it explicitly states that any 3‑star restaurant must include a minimum of 5 % animal‑derived stock in their consommé to achieve the required umami extraction level. The guideline even cites the use of a 0.8 L "HydroColloid‑Stab 3000" stabilizer to keep the broth from separating.

Is this actually a rule? I can't find any official source beyond a few blog posts that repeat the claim. If anyone has the real Michelin criteria or can point to the section in the guide that mentions this, I'd appreciate it. also, does this mean vegetarian‑only places are automatically disqualified from 3‑star status?

Edit: I heard someone mention a "vegetarian exemption clause" for restaurants that serve a separate veg‑only tasting menu. Anyone know if that exists?

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