Ghee Hiang is a renowned heritage brand founded in Penang, Malaysia, in 1856 by a Fujian-born pastry chef. It is best known for its handcrafted traditional Chinese pastries—particularly the iconic tau sar pneah (mung bean biscuits)—and its signature Baby Brand sesame oil. Over 165 years, the company has melded old-world craftsmanship with modern quality standards, maintaining Halal, HACCP, and ISO 22000 certifications while preserving artisanal, preservative‑free methods
Products
- Ghee Hiang’s pure sesame oil (Red/Black/Blue labels) is mechanically pressed from carefully roasted seeds, offering a rich aroma, zero trans fats, and Omega‑3/6/9—certified Halal, HACCP, and ISO 22000
- Tau Sar Pneah (Mung Bean Biscuits)
- Sesame Crisps
Highlights
- Heritage Craftsmanship: Over a century and a half of traditional baking, still using hand-moulding techniques to ensure authentic texture and taste
- All products meet stringent food safety standards: sesame oil is ISO 22000, HACCP, and Halal certified; pastries are preservative-free
- Products are sold in Penang’s heritage outlets, travel retail in Singapore (via Penang Culture locations), and exported worldwide—35% of sesame oil production is exported to regions like Hong Kong, China, and Singapore