The invention provides chunks in gravy food compositions comprising chunks in gravy in a chunks to gravy ratio of from about 25:75 to about 60:40, wherein the gravy comprises from about 0.01 to about 1% guar and from about 0.01 to about 1% deacetylated xanthan. The gravy maintains its viscosity during the manufacturing process and ensures an even distribution of the chunks in the chunks in gravy food composition.