Sprouted-grain bread from Malaysia

Established in Penang in the 1970s, Adventist Bakery is known as the only maker of sprouted-grain bread in Malaysia.While the bread itself is not an Adventist original, it is made from sprouts that are grown, ground and processed in-house. Sprouted grain is essentially vegetable rather than flour since it has grown into tiny plants before being harvested and processed into bread, and as such is easier to digest as well. Compared to wheat bread or white bread made of flour, sprouted-grain is higher in fibre and protein.

Adventist likes to be known as a provider of healthy baked goods, with sprouted-grain bread as its signature product. The company is marketing its product to Singapore this year, and hopes to meet potential partners to bring its products to other countries.

For more, read our interview with manager Robin Ong Khong Theng in this month’s issue of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal.