This festive season, Bragan Ingredients had the privilege of spreading joy for the second year in a row with the LIV Lanseria family. We delivered Christmas gifts to the children and their foster parents, ensuring the holiday season was filled with smiles and warmth. The day was made even more

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

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

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

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

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

If you’re a regular reader of the back of your products, you’ve undoubtedly spotted sodium caseinate listed on a lot of them. There are various kinds of caseinates, however sodium caseinate is typically chosen due to its high-water solubility, which allows it to combine easily with other ingredients. Functioning primarily

Bragan Ingredients was honoured to spread the joy of the festive season to the Liv Lanseria family children by bringing Christmas gifts, groceries and Christmas hamper while enjoying a fun-filled afternoon with the families. LIV Families is a programme that gives children, who were previously at risk, a healthy family

It seems fitting to call this the season of cookies, bread, and many other delectable baked goodies, what with Santa Claus visiting town and festive get-togethers packing your calendar! This year, try incorporating Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate and Datem into your recipes to improve the texture and consistency of your goodies.

Processed foods are a great illustration of how science and imagination can coexist. In order to encourage creativity in the food-making process and increase food item’s shelf-life, fat powders with a variety of protein and fat contents are used. The fat powder distributed by Bragan Ingredient, as opposed to conventional