Basic Sauces, Basic Flavors’ predecessor, started off as a business venture class project in the Asian Institute of Management (AIM). The project’s main purpose was to manufacture and market a particular product, the “Crunchy Bawang” (“bawang”, translated into English is garlic). Given the brand name Earth Flavors, Crunchy Bawang was conceptualized, studied and manufactured. Initially marketed in selected outlets in Metro Manila, Crunchy Bawang was a big hit! In no time at all, it exceeded projected demand. The project itself was one of the top business ventures in its batch in AIM. Due to its potential, the main principals decided to go full time with the company.

In 1997, Basic Sauces, Inc. was born. With a vision of manufacturing and marketing new innovative food products, BSI started with 5 small delis. It now has 80 retail outlets in Metro Manila, parts of Luzon and Visayas, including all major supermarkets and groceries.

From the lone Crunchy Bawang, the Earth Flavors line of products now has the Crunchy Bawang, Garlic Chips, Crispy Onions, Chili Garlic in Oil, Chili Garlic Sauce, Fresh Chopped Garlic in Water, Fresh Chopped Garlic in Vegetable Oil.

In 2000, Basic Sauces entered into a joint venture agreement with the JAD Group of Companies and the company, now known as Basic Flavors, Inc. was formed. With a stronger marketing plan and an inspired production department, Basic Flavors, Inc. has been able to service the needs of institutional and corporate clients. Basic Flavors has also started exporting to the Middle East.Basic Flavors has also added a new product line called “Ocean Flavors” which has Dulong in Oil out in the market.