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Kaya with a Twist

The traditional breakfast spread gets a fresh update – look out for these new Kayamila flavours to add as pantry faves

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The traditional breakfast spread gets a fresh update – look out for these new Kayamila flavours to add as pantry faves

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Many of us are familiar with the taste of kaya on toast – the spread of fragrant egg jam sandwiched between two slices of crispy bread has been a traditional breakfast staple since our grandparents’ time, and still enjoyed widely by many Singaporeans today at local coffee shops and food stalls. Now, the new generation has an exciting array of flavours to look forward to, as kaya specialist Fong Yit Kaya Pte Ltd has created three new innovative variants – Sea-Salt Caramel, Vanilla Pandan and Calamansi Citrus – to satisfy both new and old kaya lovers. The Kayamila™ Sea-Salt Caramel features artisanal caramel, sea-salt and kaya melded in a The traditional breakfast spread gets a fresh update – look out for these new Kayamila™ flavours to add as pantry faves smooth buttery spread which goes along delectably with your pancakes and waffles as well. Made with freshly squeezed pandan leaf and vanilla extract, the Kayamila™ Vanilla Pandan injects an aromatic kick into your food; baking aficionados can even make unique sweets by using this in cakes and pastries. If you like a sweeter, fruitier taste, try the Kayamila™ Calamansi Citrus which is a refreshing and tangy concoction that is perfect to use as a filling for baking tarts and pies. Alongside these surprising flavours sits Kayamila™ Original, a rebrand of the popular XO Kaya. This improved recipe retains the fine taste that kaya traditionalists love, but with a richer and smoother texture to tease the palate. All Kayamila™ products contain no chemical preservatives and colouring, so go ahead and indulge in them!