Importing ingredients from abroad has a long history. Already in the 14th century the Dutch East Indies Company (VOC) imported various spices and herbs from Indonesia, such as pepper, nutmeg and cloves. Nowadays still, the Far East is a main source of many basic ingredients. Go-Tan’s base also lies in Asia. For many years Go-Tan has maintained long-term relationships with local manufacturers. These long-term relationships are important to ensure quality continuity that conform to European legislation. Through good cooperation it is possible to import products that are based on good ingredients and processing. Our care for the products starts at the origin, i.e. with the processing of raw materials.
During our exploration tours much attention is given to existing products in Asia. Together we decide whether a product is suitable for the European market. Hereby it is important to maintain the authenticity of the product. A good example is emping melindjo, a nut that is flattened and then dried. In Indonesia this flattened nut is eaten as a snack (fried) or used to top meals like gado-gado. Go-Tan imports the ‘raw material’ whereafter the final frying and packing is done in our own factory in Kesteren.
Besides prawn crackers pellets other products are also imported from Asia. An example is Miehoen, our rice noodles. Herbs and spices are largely purchased from large importers in Europe nowadays.
