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 [...]
Tex-aid™ — Markaids Signature Texturiser for Achieving Optimal Results in Sauces and Meat Products Texturising agents have gained prominence in the food industry primarily due to their ability to improve consumers' sensory relationship with food. It is vital that the physical attributes of food present a palatable experience during mastication – like being chewed [...]
Markaids Season-aid™ Range — The Best Seasonings for Food Manufacturers It’s no secret that consumers have an inherent desire for moments of savoury delight and umami every now and then. Seasonings have long made their stance in having the ability to enhance any dining experience, incentivise appetite, and transform simple-tasting primary ingredients into flavourful [...]
Set Your Brand Apart With Fibre-Packed Cookies Health-conscious crackers — nutrition-savvy protein bars — health-first treats! Do these healthy headlines ring a bell? While many brands are introducing healthy snacking options, cookies remain a beloved classic for those seeking a tasty and convenient snack. But did you know that adding fibre when manufacturing your [...]
