You may have noticed this chilli sauce while dining in restaurants. With its signature sweet and spicy taste, it’s a formula that suits both Asian and European taste buds, earning itself fans across the globe. But did you know that Lingham & Sons Chilli sauce originated from Malaysia? The story begins all the way back in the early 1900s. Lingham was an Indian migrant laborer who worked with the East India Company in Penang. In 1908, he used fresh chilies, vinegar, sugar, and salt to create a chilli sauce free from preservatives and artificial coloring. The product was an immediate hit among the local British population. It became so popular among the British that it was a widely-known tradition for WWII officers to pack a bottle of Lingham as war rations. After World War II ended, Chinese clerk Ooi Choo Hong made an offer to Lingham. In exchange for the recipe, Ooi would provide Lingham a way home to India. Homesick for his country, Lingham agreed. Although it’s unknown what happened to Lingham or his ‘son’ after that, the company retained its founder’s name and continued to grow internationally. Today, Lingham’s products are available in over 20 countries around the world. And even more surprising may be the fact that the sauce has a wider consumer base abroad than in the local market! Have you tried Lingham Chili Sauce? #ThinkYouKnow #Malaysia #LinghamChilliSauce