The World of Spice Blends: Trends and the Future of Flavour

Spice blends have been at the heart of culinary traditions across the globe for centuries, bringing depth, aroma, and a unique character to dishes. From the fragrant masalas of India to the fiery chillies of Mexico, these blends tell stories of cultural heritage, trade, and innovation. This blog explores the origins of some of the […]

Nelson Mandela Day | 67 Minutes of Service

On Nelson Mandela Day, we honour the enduring legacy of a visionary leader who believed deeply in the transformative power of education and empowerment for the youth of South Africa. This day is more than just a celebration of Madiba’s remarkable life and contributions; it is a global movement dedicated to honouring his life’s work […]

Extending shelf life to minimise waste.

Shelf life refers to the duration food retains its preferred quality and functionality when stored under designated conditions. This period is greatly influenced by factors such as the nature of the food, packaging, temperature, and exposure to light, to name a few. Suppose products spoil or degrade before consumers can use them, in that case, […]

Let’s Chat Over Coffee…

Caffeine anhydrous is a concentrated form of caffeine that has been dehydrated, meaning it’s devoid of water. This version of caffeine (a natural stimulant present in various plants like coffee beans, tea leaves, and cacao beans) undergoes a process where water is removed, resulting in a powdered form of pure caffeine. Facts about Caffein Anhydrous […]

Dextrose Monohydrate

What is dextrose? Dextrose is the name of a simple sugar made from corn or wheat that’s chemically identical to glucose, or blood sugar. The D-isomer (D-glucose), also known as dextrose, occurs widely in nature, but the L-isomer (L-glucose) does not. Glucose is the human body’s key source of energy and can be obtained by […]

Bragan Company Name Change

We are glad to announce our rebrand and our company name change. To read the formal communication, click on the link Company name change announcement.

Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate, E500 / E500ii, also known in every household as baking soda, and Bicarbonate of soda. Other names are sodium hydrogen carbonate, cooking soda, or bread soda. It is a chemical composite with the formula NaHCOᶟ. Sodium bicarbonate is a solid white crystalline powder that decomposes when heated or exposed to moisture, releasing carbon […]

Where to buy Garlic Powder or Granules?

Why did the blonde throw tic-tacs in her spaghetti? The recipe told her to mints her garlic. Garlic has a very colourful and rich history with Egyptian crypts from 23200 BC, carrying the oldest visible inscriptions of its existence. The Egyptians mostly fed their slaves insipid food (different porridges) with garlic to make them strong […]

Citric acid a versatile ingredient

Citric acid forms an essential role in the organic acidulant ingredients category. Citric acid is commonly used as a food additive for natural flavouring and flavour enhancement. The ingredient is considered a weak acid which has a PH level between 3 and 6 and it is often used as an emulsifying agent, as well as […]

Food & Beverage Colours

The colour of your food plays a key role which should stimulate the consumer’s appetite. Right? Now imagine eating or drinking something that is dull and has no appeal, no vibrancy, and is not appetising or attractive… Therefore, colour is often the first element you will notice in the appearance of a food product. You, […]