In the spirit of World Peanut Butter Day (yes, that’s a thing), we’ve picked out 5 local nut butter brands to know
With grocery aisles bursting with options ranging from cashew butter to almond butter, it’s an understatement to say that the world’s gone a little nutty over nut butter. The nutty spread has certainly exploded in popularity, in part thanks to the Instagram food trend of acai bowls and overnight oats, which are often accompanied by a generous dollop of the impossibly creamy spread.
Even in Malaysia, homegrown brands have jumped on the bandwagon, doling out everything from the classic almond and cashew variety to unique iterations with a local slant. Brands like Amazin’ Graze, for one, have truly become instantly recognisable, with a global presence in cities like Singapore, Manila, Hong Kong and Dubai.
Below, we list 5 popular nut butter brands you might have not known were Malaysian-owned.
1. Amazin’ Graze
This homegrown healthy snacks brand might have had its humble beginnings starting from a home kitchen; today, Amazing Graze can be found in stores across Southeast Asia including Singapore, the Philippines and Hong Kong, with a presence in cities like Dubai, United Kingdom and China.
Observing the limited selection of healthy foods in Malaysia then, founders Amy Zheng, Ching Yi Lee and Sabrina How started Amazing Graze in 2015, with the goal of creating a global brand that offers healthy, handcrafted snacks using 100% natural ingredients and completely dairy-free. While you’ll find classics like its popular Almond Butter and Chocolate Coconut Hazelnut butter, the brand is very much proudly Malaysian, featuring familiar flavours like kaya, as well as seasonal festive offerings for Chinese New Year and Hari Raya.
Shop it online here.
2. Carver’s
This Penang-based artisanal food brand prides itself on meticulously handpicking the nuts before being grounded, resulting in the rich flavour and silky smooth texture that has won itself its base of loyal customers.
Classics like their cashew butter, peanut butter and almond butter will surely not disappoint. But if you’re up for something different to go with your morning toast, try the almond butter with raisin or organic chia seeds. All of Carver’s nut butter products are sugar-free and made without additives, preservatives and artificial flavours or colourings.
Shop it online here.
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3. Signature Market
Signature Market is a local online marketplace for all things healthy snacks. Their house label carries healthier sugar- and salt-free alternatives to peanut and almond butter, but you can also shop their extensive selection of healthy snack packs, granola, nut mixes, cookies and more.
Shop it online here.
4. Nuts Enough
Established in 2012, Nuts Enough champions plant-based, healthy and sustainable eating. Its nut spreads, which run the gamut of the usual almond and cashew variety, and exciting flavours like a pistachio-coconut spread, dark chocolate cashew butter and maple and cinnamon almond butter, will leave you spoiled for choice. Their team of in-house bakers also dish out delicious banana bread and scones to go with your delicious spreads.
Shop it online here.
5. The Hive
The Hive is Malaysia’s first-ever zero-waste store. A lack of affordable organic food and the prevalence of single-use plastic in Kuala Lumpur prompted founder Claire Sancelot to open the store, starting out as a small co-op in Bangsar. Today, it’s grown to a chain of five outlets scattered across the city, where shoppers can purchase organic fresh vegetables, locally-sourced condiments, beans, rice, pulses, dried fruits and nuts, as well as its selection of cashew, almond and hazelnut butters from. (All the spreads are made with 100% roasted nuts.) You can also shop various eco-friendly lifestyle products like reusable straws and glass jars here – just remember to bring your own containers and bags to lug your loot home.
Shop it online here.
