Business Daily Media

Men's Weekly

.

Hong Kong’s Revolutionary Sauce EXOTICA UMAMI [EX M] Stuns Industry Professionals with Its Instant Boost to Flavour, Texture, and Seasoning

Multifunctional Cooking Sauce Earns Chef Endorsements at Exclusive JW Marriott Tasting Event

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 July 2025 - The culinary world is abuzz with excitement as the innovative EXOTICA UMAMI (fondly referred to by Chinese speakers as "EX M") was unveiled at a high-profile tasting event held at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on 30th June 2025.

This groundbreaking multifunctional cooking sauce, created as a modern alternative to salt, soy sauce, and MSG, captivated the palates of top chefs and hospitality professionals with its transformative ability to elevate dishes to extraordinary levels of flavour and texture.

Hong Kong’s Revolutionary Sauce EXOTICA UMAMI [EX M] Stuns Industry Professionals with Its Instant Boost to Flavour, Texture, and Seasoning

A Game-Changer for Chefs and Kitchens Worldwide
The versatile new seasoning and cooking sauce has been gaining attention from chefs in the restaurant industry. Invented in Hong Kong by food visionary Dan Gan, the consensus opinion agrees EXOTICA UMAMI makes food more succulent and juicy, while contributing its own distinctly addictive taste. In some cases, the sauce can further tenderize meat and produce for added .

The launch event brought together some of Hong Kong's most esteemed culinary talents, including:

  • Cheuk Man Chung, Chinese Executive Chef at New World Millennium Hotel
  • Peter Lim, Executive Sous Chef at New World Millennium Hotel
  • Tony Wong, Executive Chef at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
  • Kenneth Loo, renowned star chef and co-host of the event
  • Robert Chua, celebrated food entrepreneur

Live Demonstrations: The Taste Tests That Stole the Show

The Char Siu test
Chef Cheuk prepared two versions of char siu – the classic version and a new recipe simplified with mainly EXOTICA UMAMI 【EX M】to braise the pork before a quick roast. In the taste test, the assembled guests and audience unanimously preferred the samples incorporating [EX M] for seasoning and finishing. They suggested the flavouring liquid gave the char siu more depth in savouriness and umami, as well as making the pork more tender. Discussions concluded the sauce was able to maintain its taste integrity even after braising in high heat, something many other braised or cooking liquid agents cannot do. EXOTICA UMAMI retained its rich, deep flavour, where others began to taste sour after extended time under high heat. The herb and spice in Exotica Umami was also distinctly evident in the char siu giving the roast meat an authentically unique flavour.

The Salmon test
Chef Lim made two salmon samples using the sous vide method. A chilled fillet was vacuum marinated with just soy sauce, while a frozen (thus less flavourful and more dry) piece of fish was prepared with a EXOTICA UMAMI vacuum marinate and then finished with a brush of EX M as a finishing glaze. The post-tasting comments noted the added umami created a much stronger flavour and made the fish seem fresher even though it was previously frozen. The salmon also appeared more flaky and juicy.

The Flank Steak test
JW Marriott's chef Wong took on the task of cooking cubes of flank steak, a traditionally tough cut, by pan-frying. He and his assistant first prepared one sample with just salt and pepper on a frying pan, and then on the other sample, he used EXOTICA UMAMI [EX M] to season the beef by drizzling directly onto the meat as it was being pan-fried. In the tasting session, people agreed flank with the natural seasoning can become very chewy, therefore, tougher to consume. However, the EXOTICA UMAMI drizzled beef instantly and noticeably had a more tender texture, along with greater flavour and juiciness. The evidence showed the liquid's remarkable ability to raise the standard of certain meats for a higher quality eating experience. For chefs, this means saving time and costs.

EXOTICA UMAMI, as an all-in-one multifunctional cooking sauce and natural type flavour enhancer – with distinct acidic notes and a deep full-bodied umami richness – is ideal for marinating, seasoning, cooking, finishing a dish and taking it to new culinary heights.

A Culinary Innovation Rooted in History
This innovative sauce was inspired by an ancient Roman recipe but developed and created in Hong Kong at Gan's Exotica Gelatea Restaurant. When his chef quit, Gan the proprietor was forced to take over. In an effort to improve his food, he created this marinate to add directly to his burger while grilling. The result helped earn a place on the "Ranked: the world's best burgers" list by UK platform, Lovefood.

To further refine his revolutionary seasoning sauce, Gan put his outlet on pause for the time being. Using a mixture of pork, herb, spice and secret ingredients with time-tested fermenting techniques, Gan started experimenting with his sauce to improve it to complement the requirements for fine dining. Eventually, EXOTICA UMAMI [EX M] was created.

A Stamp of Approval from the Industry
Made in small batches, the unique sauce has already gained a stamp of approval from the hotel and restaurant industry. With the success of the dishes during the tasting event, New World Millennium Hotel has decided to launch the Exotica Umami Slow Cooked Salmon in La Table and [EX M] Char Siew in Tao Li Chinese Restaurant in addition to some menu items at their other outlets starting from July 1.

For chefs, it offers the benefit of producing consistent result, as well as saving time and money while generating more flavour. As a marinate or direct application, in some cases it can also help tenderize meat and produce.

Exclusively for Industry Professionals, Now Available for Home Chefs
Currently, EXOTICA UMAMI is exclusively available to industry professionals and not actively sold in retail. However, EXOTICA UMAMI can be purchased at the JW Marriott e-shop and will be available at Towngas Cooking Centre in Causeway Bay from 1 July for non industry professionals. For anyone interested in more information or details about the sauce or how to purchase, contact: info@exoticaconcepts.com.

More information can also be found at www.exotica-gelatea.com
Hashtag: #ExoticaUmami #Umami #ExM #鮮味 #萬能醬 #萬能烹飪醬料 #萬能調味料

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

News from Asia

DL Holdings Solidifies Web3.0 with "3-Phase" Plan

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 July 2025 - Recently, DL Holdings Group (1709.HK) has entered into strategic cooperation agreements with ViaBTC, Asseto, and Rich Dragon Consultants, w...

ONYX Hospitality Group Reinforces Long-Term Commitment to Key Market Japan Through Targeted Development Strategy

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 July 2025 - ONYX Hospitality Group, the prominent management company in Southeast Asia specialising in hotels and resorts, serviced apartments and...

PRCA Thailand Conference 2025 to Explore "AI: Truth, Trust and Thailand"

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 July 2025 - As artificial intelligence redefines how stories are told, trust is built, and reputations are managed, PRCA Thailand is calling on com...

DBS Launches Gen AI-Powered Coaching Tool to Future Proof Its Workforce

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 July 2025 - DBS announced today that it is democratising coaching for its workforce with the launch of iCoach, a Generative AI-powered (Gen AI) platfor...

BlueLink International CZ certified as one of the Best Places to Work in the Czech Republic for 2024: A testament to exemplary human capital practices

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 July 2025 - BlueLink, a prominent provider of customer relationship management solutions, has been formally recognized as a "Best Place to Wor...

Bitcoin's surge & beyond: An Octa broker forecast

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 July 2025 - Bitcoin (BTC) has been rising almost uninterruptedly over the past three months, setting new all-time highs (ATH) essentially ever...

Unlocking trading flexibility: the power of Octa Broker's swap-free accounts

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 July 2025 - In a dynamic and somewhat dangerous world of currency trading, it is critical to understand every element that impacts your potent...

Citi Renews Coverage of Fosun International with a "Buy" Rating

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 July 2025 - Citi issued its latest report on 23 July, announcing the renewing coverage on Fosun International (00656.HK) with a "Buy" rating and a targ...

Far East Hospitality Strengthens its Presence in Japan with Two New Hotels in Osaka

Group enters Osaka with two Far East Village Hotels in Namba South and Honmachi districts, reinforcing its commitment to double its footprint to 2000 rooms in Japan.SINGAPORE - Media OutReach News...

VinFast launches all-electric VF 7 suv in Indonesia

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 July 2025 - VinFast today officially introduced and began sales of the VF 7, a C-segment all-electric SUV with right-hand drive, in Indonesia...

Chris Hancock AM Honoured as 2025 Communications Ambassador

SYDNEY Chris Hancock AM, former CEO of AARNet, has been awarded the prestigious Communications Ambassador title at the 2025 Telecommunications Indus...

Baby boomers are driving development feasibility leading to larger apartments

As residential developers continue to grapple with feasibility issues on apartment projects, the sector is struggling to deliver volumes of new st...

Hays launches FY25/26 Salary Guide: ‘Salary Paradox’ deepens as pay rises fail Australians

Rising dissatisfaction with pay, progression and perks is fuelling a new wave of career change in FY25/26, as Australians demand more from employe...

Australian Businesses Still Stuck in the AI Hype Cycle

Data Governance Failures, ROI Gaps and Unclear Strategy Slowing Progress Despite artificial intelligence (AI) dominating headlines and boardroom ag...

How to ensure your manufacturing business survives international tariff turmoil

Optimising your operations in FY2026 will help you combat the challenges of a volatile trading environment. Up, down, in out…Since the commence...

Why Apptio is Enhancing Visibility into AI and Hybrid Cloud

AI investments have become a strategic priority for business with the mindset that if you're not using AI, you're falling behind. But according to...

Sell by LayBy