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This step is essential to ensure smoothness and uniformity 3. The Development of Ready-to-Use Sauces from
of the finished sauce. Popular Dishes The trend of developing ready-to-use sauces
3. Packing and Sterilization Process: Popular ready-to- from popular dishes is rising as consumers seek novel and
use sauce packaging includes plastic bottles, glass bottles, unique options. This includes creating ready-to-cook sauce
and retort pouches, filled using aseptic techniques. The products from various regional Thai dishes packaged in retort
preferred sterilization method is retort sterilization, which pouches. For instance, Northern dishes like Nam Ngiao and
employs pressure and heat within a closed steam system. Hang Lay Curry, Northeastern dishes like Nam Tok and Korat
Following sterilization, the product is cooled using chilled water Noodles, Central dishes like Choo Chee Curry and Sour Curry,
to prevent the formation of thermophilic bacteria, which thrive Eastern dishes like Stir-Fried Curry Powder and Tom Khem,
in heat. This procedure is crucial in determining the product’s and Southern dishes like Kua Kling, Crab Curry, and Hor Mok.
shelf life. Typically, most ready-to-use sauces have a shelf These products can effectively target consumers in international
life of 12-18 months at room temperature. markets . Meanwhile, ready-to-use sauces from popular stir-fry
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dishes are also gaining traction in online markets. Examples
Keep an Eye on the Hot Trends of Ready-to-Use include Fried Rice Sauce, Spicy Stir-Fry Sauce, Morning Glory
Seasoning Sauces Stir-Fry Sauce, Shrimp Paste Sauce, Five-Spice Sauce,
Natural ingredients, health trends, and sustainability are key Creamy Tom Yum Sauce, Ready-to-Eat Pad Thai Sauce, Thai
considerations when developing ready-to-use sauces. There Jim Jaew Grilled Sauce, and Dry Boat Noodle Sauce. There
is also a tendency toward sophisticated recipe sauces. Here has also been development in ready-to-use sauces inspired
are some recommendations for creating sauces that fit certain by international culinary cultures, such as spaghetti, kimchi,
principles, as follows: and teriyaki. Additionally, renowned and celebrity chefs have
1. Health-conscious Ready-to-Use Sauces Currently, created various fusion sauce recipes. One notable example is
entrepreneurs are introducing basic seasoning and sauces the “Variety Stir-fry Sauce” that gained popularity online from
that reduce fat, sodium, or sugar content, as well as sauces the Netflix film “The Hunger Games.” Roza has employed
that do not contain food additives such as preservatives, cross-industry marketing strategies to generate excitement and
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monosodium glutamate, and artificial colors. This trend is interest in their brand .
expanding into ready-to-use sauces. Therefore, developing Consumers expect ready-to-use sauces to help create
formulations for ready-to-use sauces that prioritize consumer delicious dishes comparable to those made with various basic
health is a great opportunity to enhance competitiveness. seasonings. Therefore, producers must research and develop
However, manufacturers must consider the quality and taste sauce ingredients to achieve the most palatable flavors for
of the food, which may change due to reducing certain types consumers. Producers must also control various factors at each
of seasonings. Furthermore, manufacturers can develop production stage to ensure the products meet the required
ready-to-use sauces by adding beneficial ingredients and standards and have an appropriate shelf life. Additionally,
adjusting nutrients to be more suitable for the body. For packaging development should focus on convenience and an
example, the innovation of Thai holy basil stir-fry sauce appealing image, as these are key marketing tools to boost
(Omebauce) was developed in response to the discovery that product sales. Promoting products through online marketing
stir-fried dishes frequently include significant amounts of fat, channels is also an effective strategy to quickly build brand
which can have a negative impact on health. As a result, the recognition.
innovation is in achieving an optimal omega-fatty acid balance.
When utilizing basil sauce for stir-frying meat, it is discovered
to have a more favorable ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty
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acids than conventional holy basil stir-fry sauce . More Information Service Info C009
2. Ready-to-Use Sauces Using Agricultural
By-products In industrial food production, there are inevitably
leftovers that affect production costs. Entrepreneurs can turn เอกสารอ้างอิง / References
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