Yeast Extract: A Key Ingredient for Healthier Snacks and Salt Reduction in Malaysia In recent years, the health of Malaysians has been a significant focus for the Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM). As part of efforts to improve public health, a key initiative has been the push to reduce salt intake. Salt, though essential [...]
Vegan Mayo Made Easy With Blenomix™ Condiment Texturiser Craving creamy, traditional-style vegan mayo? Introducing Blenomix™, the revolutionary condiment texturiser that simplifies production and delivers exceptional results. With BlenoMix™, you can easily create smooth, stable vegan mayo that rivals the taste and texture of traditional options. The Challenges of Vegan Mayo Creating a vegan mayo [...]
The Future of Chocolate: Navigating the Cocoa Crisis | A Growing Gap Between Supply Demand In 2021, the trend in the supply and demand for cocoa is reversing and creating an imbalance. Demand is rising while supply is falling, leading to an estimated difference in volume of 423,000 tonnes in 2024. | Prices are [...]
Saucy Solutions: The Need for Sodium and Sugar Reduction in Malaysian Sauces In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on healthier eating habits. This has led to increased scrutiny of food products, particularly those high in sodium and sugar. Sauces, a staple in many Malaysian dishes, have not been immune to this [...]
Unveiling a Sweet Partnership: AIT Ingredients Elevates Your Bakery Creations At Markaids, we are delighted to announce a delectable addition to our network of esteemed partners – AIT Ingredients. This dynamic collaboration is set to revolutionize your baking experience, bringing forth a range of high-quality bread improver designed to enhance dough workability, elevate volume, [...]
Modified Tapioca Starch as a Winning Food Ingredient What Exactly is Modified Starch Used for in the Food Industry? At a glance, modified starches are broadly used as either a binder, thickener, stabiliser, emulsifier, or gelling agent over a range of processed foods like batters and breadings, dairy and dessert products, soups [...]
Fried chicken has risen to become an immensely beloved, popular, and widely consumed food worldwide. It's secret? Simply in its cooking method, as frying happens to be an excellent technique for preparing this dish! The coating formed around the chicken pieces as a crust is what gives fried chicken its glorious appeal. Coatings add a [...]
When the food industry thinks of modified starches – it sees an ingredient that is able to increase value in almost every category of foodstuffs. Modified starches are mainly used as thickeners in a wide array of product categories, including batters, dairy and dessert items, soups and sauces, confectionery, and dressings. They can also serve [...]
Marination is a time-honoured culinary technique that involves immersing food in a seasoned liquid prior to cooking. A marinade is a liquid concoction that infuses food items with oils, herbs, and spices. They function to either introduce flavours, change the overall texture, or do both! We can marinade almost any kind of food there is [...]
Caring for our digestive health is crucial, just like attending to any other aspect of our well-being. We must recognise that the state of our digestive health is a reflection of the foods we consume. The popular expression encouraging people to include more fruits and vegetables in their diet holds more than just a casual [...]
