Paying tribute to the "junk" food that we grew up with.

Have you seen this before? This is a Standard Test Pattern by RTM back in those days. This visual will surely brings back memories of us watching our favorite TV series back then. Source

One thing that I have learnt about us Malaysians is that we usually come together (and stay united!) because of food. From Satay to Nasi Lemak to Rendang to Petai Prawn to Roti Canai to Char Kway Teow, you name it, chances are we have all eaten them before. We're so blessed with the diversity of culture in our country that we see food as "food" and not what race it represents.

I was at a mall recently when I stumbled upon an outlet selling some of the food that we grew up with and so I decided to write a posting as a tribute. Call it junk or whatever, I have fond memories of them (like winning jackpot in those days) and I hope some of these will trigger your memories too.

To be honest, after conducting research about each of these "memorable" food, I have discovered that most of them actually have high amount of sugars (that explains why we were so happy and hyper back then!), colourings and various kinds of preservatives (yikes!).

And I do feel that children during my era consumed the most junk food compared to children these days. Not in a million years would I feed my daughter the same. I am glad she is not into junk food although she cant say no to chocolates and cheese.

Back then it was readily available everywhere and cheap too. Our parents didn’t mind getting them for us to keep us happy. My late grandmother once own a sundry shop, so getting my regular fix is never a problem!

Let's revisit some of these food shall we?

Haw Flakes

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Haw flakes are flaky sweets made from the fruit of the Chinese hawthorn. The brownish candy is usually formed into discs and packaged in cylindrical stacks. The classic design is something that we will not forget easily.

Rabbit Creamy Candy

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White Rabbit Creamy Candy is a milk candy that’s both chewy and creamy. What I love about this candy is the edible soft paper that wraps the candy. I could put three of these in my mouth and chew it back in those days.

Lobster Peanut Candy

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Crunchy peanut that eventually melts in your mouth. Came with the same soft edible wrap.

Ice Gems

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I still eat this every now and then. I recalled my cheeky sister used to take only the icing and left the biscuits for me to eat.

Milky Bun biscuits

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Back in those days I could taste more eggs in this compared to now.

Van Houten Cocoa Powder Drink

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I just love the warm creamy chocolate drink, the taste of cocoa is rich back in those days compared to now.

Chicken Floss

I love eating this on its own, although my hubby prefer it on the bread.

Plum Candy

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I still love this! This would perk you up especially when you are in a long boring meetings or driving long distance.

Steamed Rice Cake

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Soft and fluffy, sometimes comes in soft pink color too. My late grandmother used to buy this for us every time she comes back from the market.

Durian Popcorns

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Back in those days the durian smell and taste is more prominent compared to these days. Perfect snack for movie watching.

Sun Valley Cordial

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I love the Grenadine version. Who could forget the vines texture on the bottle? That’s epic.

Tang

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Taste so good like a real orange juice! But these days the orange taste is not the same, it is sweeter too.

Ice Cream Malaysia

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I have tried most versions from red bean to assam boi to cordials and milo!

JellyFish Satay

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Love the sticky sugar effect on the compressed fish meat.

Retro Buttercream cakes

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I always look forward for the bakery van that literally honks at the neighborhood I used to live with my grandparents. My aunts would take me and my sister to select the cakes that we want.

Ken Ken Cuttlefish snack

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My favorite in those days, love the strong fishy smell.

Apam Balik

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Eat it when it’s still hot! Fluffy and just melts in your mouth. I love the plain peanut version.

Sadly there are plenty nostalgic food that didn’t make it to this tribute. There are possibly more than a 100 of them back in those days.

Go ahead and take your pick! Let me know which one appeals to you the most.

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