How Many Syns In Knorr Gravy Pots Or Are They Syn Free? Can I Use Them On Slimming World?

Knorr's gravy pots help to make a roast dinner simple, but with spices and stock pots, you need to make sure whether or not these flavourings have syns in them. 

Knorr gravy pots have 1 syn per serving, making them a great low syn gravy type for adding flavours to meat when you're too lazy to cook your own. 

Down below we’ve discussed why Knorr’s gravy pots are so low in syns, some syn values, low syn alternatives to these pots and an SW recipe for making your own gravy at home!

Why Are Knorr’s Gravy Pots So Low In Syns? 

At just 1 syn a serving, Knorr’s gravy pots are very low in syns, this is because they consist of just flavourings, water and starches to make the gravy thicker. You must measure out the portion of this gravy however since having half of one of these pots could cost you 5 syns! 

Knorr’s Gravy Pot Syn Values 

Knorr’s has a wide range of gravy pots on flavourings on offer, we’ve listed the rest of their syn values down below to help you out. 

• Knorr Beef Gravy Pot 4 x 28g - 1 syn a serving.
• Knorr Chicken Gravy Pot 4 x 28g - 1 syn.
• Knorr Gluten Free Savoury Gravy 185g - 2 syns for 100ml.
• Knorr Professional GF Gravy Granules for Meat Dishes 25L - 2 syns.
• Knorr Onion Gravy Pot 4 x 28g - 1 syn.
• Knorr Rich Wine Gravy 200ml - 6.5 syns a serving.
• Knorr Fine Gravy Granules for Meat Dishes 600g - 1 syn.
• Knorr Free From Classic Gravy 175g - 1.5 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Knorr Gravy Pots 

If you find Knorr’s gravy pots too high in syns or maybe you are looking for a change, we’ve got some great low syn alternatives for you to check out below. 

• Bisto Microwave Ready Gravy Pots 4 x 100g - 1.5 syns. 
• Bisto 25% Less Salt Microwave Ready Gravy Pots 4 x 100g - 1.5 syns. 
• Bisto Chip Shop Gravy Pots 2 x 100g - 2 syns. 
• Bisto Gravy Pots 2 x 100g - 2 syns. 
• Bisto Southern Style Gravy Pots 2 x 100g - 2 syns. 
• Tesco Beef Gravy Pots 4 x 28g (112g) - 1.5 syns. 
• Asda Extra Special Christmas Meat Selection Gravy Concentrate in Pots - 2 syns. 
• Co-Op Free From Turkey Gravy Pots 4 x 25g (100g) - 1 syn. 
• Tesco Lamb Gravy Pots with a Hint of Mint 4 x 28g (112g) - 1 syn. 
• Tesco Chicken Gravy Pots 4 x 28g (112g) - 1 syn.
• Tesco Onion Gravy Pots 4 x 28g (112g) - 1 syn.

Our Best Slimming World Gravy Recipe

If you feel like getting creative in the kitchen, a great way to save syns is by making your gravy at home. We've listed two recipes below for both onion and beef gravy which are syn free! 

SW Syn Free Beef Gravy 

Ingredients 

• Two minced garlic cloves. 
• One red onion. 
• Thyme sprigs. 
• Spoon of balsamic vinegar. 
• 750ml of beef broth. 

Method

1. First fry off your onion and garlic in a pan, add some stock to stop it from burning, then add in the herbs, rest of the stock, tomato and balsamic vinegar. 
2. Boil then simmer for 40 minutes. 
3. Once cooked, add to the blender. 

SW Onion Gravy 

Ingredients 

• One onion chopped. 
• One carrot chopped. 
• 50g of mushrooms chopped.
• Half a celery chopped. 
• Veg stock cube. 
• One potato. 
• Spoon of tomato puree. 
• Half a spoon of marmite. 

Method

1. Spray a pan with low cal cooking spray then fry off some onion, carrot and celery as well as your mushrooms until they become caramelised. 
2. Now add 300ml of water plus the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes. 
3. Remove from heat then blend. 

Final Words 

Overall, Knorr gravy pots are very low in syns making them a great sauce to add flavouring to dishes like a roast dinner without too much fat and calories at just 1 syn a serving, we would be careful however about how much gravy you have, however, since a whole gravy pot could cost you 10 syns. 

To save syns we recommend measuring out your gravy or making your syn free version at home with just broth and spices!

Frequently Asked Questions

How are syn values calculated?

Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.

Do syn values change?

Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.

How many syns should I have per day?

Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.