Maggi
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'''Maggi''' is a [[Nestlé]] [[brand]] of instant [[soups]], [[stock (food)|stocks]], [[ketchup]]s and [[instant noodles]].
The alimentary company came into existence in 1872 in [[Switzerland]], when [[Julius Maggi]] took over his father's mill. It quickly became a pioneer of industrial food production, aiming at the improvement of the nutrition of worker families. It was the first to bring protein-rich legume meal to the market, which was followed by ready-made soup based on legume meal in 1886.
In parts of Europe, including German-speaking countries as well as the [[Netherlands]], [[Czech Republic]], [[Slovakia]], [[Poland]], and [[France]], "Maggi" is still synonymous with the brand's "''Maggi-Würze''" (Maggi spice), a dark sauce which is very similar to East Asian [[soy sauce]] without actually containing soy. It was also introduced in [[1886]], as a cheap substitute for [[meat extract]]. It has since become a well-known part of everyday culinary culture in Switzerland and especially in [[Germany]].
The [[bouillon cube]] or 'Maggi cube' was introduced in [[1908]], which was another meat substitution product.
Because chicken and beef broths are so common in the cuisines of many different countries, the company's products have a large worldwide market. Today Maggi is particularly well known in [[New Zealand]], [[Australia]], [[India]], [[Malaysia]] and [[Singapore]] for its instant noodles. "Maggi" has become a [[genericized trademark]] for instant noodles in much of Malaysia.
In West Africa, Maggi cubes are used as part of the local cuisine. Throughout Latin America, Maggi products, especially boullion cubes, are widely sold with some repackaging to reflect local terminology. In the German, Dutch and Danish languages [[lovage]] has come to be known as "Maggi herb" (Ger. ''Maggikraut'', Du. ''maggikruid'' or Da. ''maggiurt'') because of a supposed resemblance to the taste of Maggi sauce.
==Maggi Products==
*Maggi Magic Sarap
*[[Maggi mee]]
*Maggi 2-minute Noodles
*Maggi Vegetable Atta Noodles
*Maggi Cubes
*Maggi Pancit Canton
*Maggi Rich Mami Noodles
*Maggi Sauces
*Maggi Savor
*Maggi Seasoning
*Maggi Sinigang
*Maggi Sopas
*Maggi Spaghetti
*Maggi Extra Delicious 2 Minute Noodles (contains extra Vegetable Sachet, noodle cake is baked not fried and is 97% Fat Free)
*Maggi McCheeseHamBooger (contains Ronald McDonald flavouring sachet. Only available in selected vicinities)
== External links ==
* [http://www.maggi-usa.com Maggi USA homepage]
* [http://www.nestle-family.com/maggi/eng/index.aspx Maggi (Middle East) homepage]
* [http://www.thetasteofasia.com/ Maggi "Taste of Asia" homepage]
* [http://news.nits.in/good-food/best-maggie-recipe-by-guru.html Maggi Recipe]
* [http://www.maggitusaborlatino.com/ Maggi "Tu Sabor Latino" homepage]
* [http://www.maggi.com.my MAGGI Malaysia]
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