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If you’ve ever noticed that Namjai curry paste tastes a little salty, that’s not by accident. It’s the result of an important decision we’ve made: not using artificial preservatives.
Many people may not know that curry paste is made from a variety of fresh herbs and spices, including chillies, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime peel. These ingredients naturally contain moisture and can deteriorate if not stored properly.
In the food industry, there are many ways to extend a product’s shelf life. However, for Namjai curry paste, we have chosen one of the simplest and most natural methods: using salt.
Salt: A Preservative Rooted in Traditional Thai Wisdom
Long before artificial preservatives or modern food preservation technologies existed, Thai people had been using salt to preserve food for generations. Salt helps slow the growth of certain microorganisms and naturally helps maintain food quality.
For this reason, salt is part of the Namjai curry paste recipe. Not to make it overly salty, but to help us avoid the use of artificial preservatives.
What Would We Choose Between Preservatives and Salt?
For us, the answer is simple: salt. Salt is an ingredient that consumers recognise, understand, and have used in Thai kitchens for generations. Although it may give our curry paste a slightly salty taste, it is a choice that aligns with Namjai’s philosophy of delivering the authentic flavours of real herbs and ingredients without relying on synthetic preservatives.
We Are Working on an Even Better Formula
We understand that today’s consumers are placing greater importance on reducing their sodium intake. That is why our team is developing a lower-sodium curry paste, giving customers a healthier option while remaining committed to our core principles:
The Challenge of Lower-Sodium Curry Paste
Reducing salt in curry paste is not as simple as removing salt from the recipe. Every time we reduce the salt content, we must consider product quality, food safety, shelf life, and the flavour that customers expect.
Our challenge is not simply to make it “less salty.” We must create a product that can:
All at the same time. Because we believe that good food is not only about great taste. It should also give consumers confidence in every ingredient that goes into it. That is why Namjai continues to put natural ingredients, transparency, and ingredient quality first.
