From fruit jams to nut butter and coconut water, here are some homegrown brands that are responsible for creating the city's most interesting food items
Think all food items in Singapore are imported goods? Well, think again. You might be surprised to know that some of the cool food brands sitting in your kitchen are actually locally made (either that or the people behind them are from Singers!) Find out who these food makers are and support local talent!
Tai Sun
Tai Sun is an oldie but a goodie amongst snack-munchers – they celebrated their 50th anniversary this year after all! Founded in 1966 and showing no signs of slowing down, Tai Sun is a homegrown brand that knows a thing or two about crafting scrumptious, highly addictive snacks. Check out their diverse assortment of nuts that range from California Pistachio to Wasabi Peanut Mix; or if you want to go even healthier, Tai Sun’s Nature’s Wonders range offers nutritious alternatives such as Baked Almonds and Fruits and Nuts fusion. Snack away without the guilt!
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Eastern Granola
Fancy some Southeast Asian-inspired granola cereal? Founder Chin Hui Wen racked her brains to come up with intriguing mixes and combos like Milo granola and the 5Cs granola – which is a mish-mash of coconut, cashews, chocolate, curry and chilli.
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Citizen Pop
Citizen Pop specialises in handcrafted sodas that are additive and preservative-free. Using fresh ingredients sourced from local markets, they concoct refreshing flavours like apple and ginger, lemongrass and pandan, and lime and ginger with hibiscus.
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COCOLOCO
Obsessed with coconut water but hate the canned versions? Go for a bottle of COCOLOCO – it’s raw, unpasteurised, unadulterated Thai coconut water, straight from tree to bottle.
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GSH Conserves
Get your hands on small-batch, fruity jams by GSH Conserves, whose products are entirely (and proudly) made in Singapore. Jam flavours come in passionfruit, dragonfruit lychee, pineapple, mango and lime, and spiced pumpkin.
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Poppy & Co.
Tried Speculoos Cookie Butter and fell in love with it? Excellent news: thanks to Poppy & Co.’s founder Jacqueline Koay, you can now get it right here in Singapore. A sweet spread made from caramelised crushed biscuits, the cookie butter goes with just about anything, from toasts to waffles and pancakes.
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Second Helpings
Peanut butter freaks, you’ll definitely find yourself going for second helpings with this local brand and their homemade nut butters. No preservatives, no artificial flavourings – nada. Choose from the original (peanuts, olive oil, sea salt and honey), coconut and vanilla, and cocoa.
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The Hunters’ Kitchenette
The Hunters’ Kitchenette is all about good, healthy food that won’t make you feel crappy after indulging yourself a little. Their nut butters are incredibly light and satisfying. Available in flavours such as macadamia, pistachio, hazelnut with cocoa, hazelnut, cashew, and almond.
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A.muse Projects
This isn’t an ordinary tea company. A.muse Projects have perfected the art of blending tea with wine, so you get creations like Riesling tea and Chardonnay tea. The best of both worlds, we think!
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Mofo Chili
Crafted by Singapore-based sisters Monica and Foi, Mofo Chili is a homegrown brand of chilli paste that’s Manadonese-inspired, lard-free, and both vegetarian and vegan-friendly. There’s Dodge the Bullet (Level 5), Final Destination (Level 10, our personal recommendation), Mofo Kimchi, and Mofo Gunpowder – chilli flakes for your ramen, pasta, or bowl of soup.
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3bitesfull
Nougat-crazy company 3bitesfull keep things real and au naturel with their tasty treats. Classic flavours include original, macadamia, and chocolate, but we’d add the other interesting ones – like bobo chacha and cranberry – to our order.
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