[A Global Food Tour ②] Southeast Asian Cuisine

However, we've prepared a series of food appreciation articles for you, "Traveling the World," so you can experience delicious food from all over the world without leaving home!

Since its founding in 1958, Kalsec® has been a leading global supplier and marketer of natural spice extracts. Our "World Regional Cuisine" line of spice extracts features carefully selected spices from around the world, meticulously blended and refined to create spice extracts with distinct regional characteristics.

Now, follow us and enjoy the regional specialties! As the second article in this series, let's go to Southeast Asia and experience the local cuisine.

1

Tom Yum Goong flavor

Tom Yam

Background: Tom Yum Goong is the most famous soup in Thai cuisine, typically made with a variety of seafood. Its signature spicy and sour flavor, combined with a rich spice blend, is the essence of Tom Yum Goong.

The spice blend used in Tom Yum Goong typically includes lemongrass, kaffir lime, galangal, fish sauce, and chili peppers. In Thai, "Tom" means to cook, and "Yam" means to mix. "Tom Yum Goong" refers to the cooked, mixed soup.

Kesker Products: Natural Tom Yum Goong Flavor

Flavor characteristics: Full and pure Tom Yum Goong aroma and flavor, mainly lemongrass, galangal, etc., with a spicyfeeling .

Application areas: hot pot soup base , instant noodles, seasonings, snacks, meat and poultry products, etc.

Kaisike's product features: Made from a combination of natural spice extracts and essential oils, it provides authentic Tom Yum Goong aroma and flavor with a hint of spiciness. It also boasts excellent dispersibility and outstanding heat resistance.

2

Vietnamese Pho Flavor

 Vietnamese Pho

Background: Pho is a signature dish of Vietnam. Made with rice, the broth is made from beef bones and various spices. It's often served with bean sprouts, bay leaves, and sliced ​​beef.

Pho is a relatively recent dish, with the first pho restaurant opening in Hanoi in the 1920s and spreading to Saigon in the 1950s. With the outbreak of the Vietnam War, a large number of Vietnamese refugees fled to countries around the world, bringing pho with them.

Some believe that the word "Pho" may be derived from the Cantonese word "Hefen", so Vietnamese noodles may have originated from Cantonese-style Hefen, which was brought to Vietnam by Cantonese immigrants in the early 20th century.

Kesker Products: Natural Vietnamese Pho Flavor

Flavor profile: Full,authentic Vietnamese pho broth aroma and flavor, dominated by aniseed and fresh ginger .

Application areas: hot pot soup base , instant noodles, seasoning sauce, etc.

Kesker's product advantages: Made with natural spice extracts and essential oils, it provides the authentic aroma and flavor of Vietnamese pho broth. It also has excellent dispersibility and outstanding heat resistance.

3

Sriracha flavor

 Sriracha

Background: Sriracha is a Thai hot sauce that is very popular throughout Southeast Asia and even in the United States. Sriracha is typically made with chili peppers, garlic, white vinegar, sugar, and salt.

In Thailand, Sriracha is often used as a dipping sauce with seafood, spring rolls, etc. It is also sometimes served with fried noodles, rice noodles, etc.

There are many different theories about the history of Sriracha sauce. The general consensus is that it was invented by a Thai woman named Thanom Chakkapak in the small town of Si Racha. The name "Sriracha" originates from this town. It was also the American company Huy Fong Foods that began mass-producing Sriracha sauce in the 1980s, making the flavor known worldwide.

Kesker Products: Natural Sriracha Flavor

Flavor Profile: Full, authentic Sriracha aroma and flavor, dominated bygarlic and chili peppers , with a spicy kick.

Application areas: seasoning sauces, dipping sauces, soups, snacks, meat and poultry products, seafood, etc.

Features of Kesker products: Made from natural spice extracts and essential oils, it provides authentic Sriracha aroma and flavor with a hint of spiciness. It also has outstanding heat resistance.

4

Thai sweet chili sauce flavor

 Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

Background: Thai sweet chili sauce is called "Nam Chim Kai" in Thai, which means "chicken dipping sauce." Its ingredients typically include red chili peppers, garlic, white vinegar, and fish sauce, with sugar, honey, or fruit added for sweetness.

Thai sweet chili sauce is perfect as a dipping sauce for fried foods such as fried chicken, fried shrimp, fried spring rolls, etc.

Kesker Products: Natural Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Flavor

Flavor characteristics: Rich and pure Thai sweet chili sauce aroma and flavor, mainly based on onions, garlic and chilies, witha spicy taste .

Application areas: seasoning sauces, dipping sauces, soups, meat and poultry products, seafood products, snacks, etc.

Kesik's product advantages: Made from a combination of natural spice extracts and essential oils, it provides an authentic Thai sweet chili sauce aroma and flavor with a hint of spiciness. It also boasts excellent dispersibility and outstanding heat resistance.

5

Thai lemon fish flavor

 Thai Lime Fish

Background: Lime and lemongrass flavors are integral to many Thai dishes. For example, Thai lemon fish ( Pla Kapong Neung Manao) is a classic Thai dish.

The general method is to wrap lemongrass in the fish belly first, steam it, pour a sauce made of garlic, chili, fish sauce, lime, etc. on it, and finally garnish it with coriander and lime slices. It is usually eaten with rice.

Lime and lemongrass aren't just for Thai cuisine; they're also used in dishes from southwestern China. For example, the Dai people use lemongrass as a seasoning, creating memorable dishes like Dai-style grilled chicken, Dai-style tilapia, and Guizhou lemongrass grilled chicken.

Kesker products:

  • Natural Lime Oil: With fresh and natural lime aroma and flavor.

  • Natural Lemongrass Oil: With a fresh, natural lemongrass scent and flavor.

Application areas: seasoning sauces, soups, marinades, meat and poultry products, seafood products, snacks, baking, dairy products, beverages, etc.

Kesker product advantages: natural essential oils and a variety of dispersion systems provide more choices for different products. Excellent heat resistance.

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Kalsec® was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.

For over 60 years, Kalsec® has been a leading global supplier and marketer of natural flavor extracts . Our pioneering products and processes in flavor extraction, oxidation control , and color stabilization have established us as a leader in the industry.

Our products are derived from natural flavors and hops, transformed into easy-to-use liquids that are ideal for most formulations. Our products offer advantages in safety, stability, applicability, ease of use, and affordability.

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