Not everything great-tasting that we have is imported, y’know. From jams to granola, you might be surprised to know these fab products are all (proudly) made in Singapore. Here’s what they are and where you can get them.
GSH Conserves
The goods: Fruity jams in all sorts of flavors, like passionfruit, lychee, mango and dragonfruit.
Price range: $4 for 50g and $10 for 210g
Find them at: Strictly Pastry, Overdoughs, Salad Stop! at Pasarbella, The Gardens Shop
The Hunters’ Kitchenette
The goods: Natural butters made from raw nuts, available in the following flavors: almond, cashew, hazelnut, hazelnut with cocoa, macadamia and pistachio.
Price range: $12.50-$17.50 (pistachio’s the most expensive)
Find them at: Kitchen Lab 1, Farmers’ Market at The Pantry
Eastern Granola
The goods: Granola cereals inspired by Southeast Asian flavors (and some local favorites). Comes in five varieties: Original (mango nutmeg), 5Cs (coconut, cashew, curry, chocolate and chilli), Milo, Thai Mango Salad (mango, chili, peanuts and fish sauce), and Eastern Muesli (mango, pineapple, cashews and peanuts). More combinations will be available soon. You can also mix and match ingredients to create your very own blend.
Price range: $12.50 for a bag
Find them at: www.easterngranola.com (online for now, till they confirm their list of stockists)
Mofo Chili
The goods: Super hot sambal that comes in two levels of spiciness: Dodge The Bullet (Level 5) and Final Destination (Level 10. Good luck). No pork or lard is used so it’s vegetarian-friendly.
Price range: $8 for 200ml (Dodge the Bullet) and $10 for 200ml (Final Destination)
Find them at: Pondok Jawa Timur and various pop-ups and flea markets; they’re constantly on the move so follow them on Facebook for updates