Checkers Custard

Checkers Custard is Nigeria's best-selling instant custard brand by Gaines Foods, beloved across West Africa and the UK diaspora for its creaminess, speed, and affordability. It is a breakfast staple, comfort food, and dessert base. It offers a smooth and creamy texture, ideal for a variety of desserts. Each serving provides a balanced source of nutrients, contributing to a satisfying treat. With its versatile flavor profile, it can complement both sweet and savory dishes, enhancing culinary presentations effectively.

📋 Detailed Information

• Brand: Checkers (Gaines Foods)

• Origin: Nigeria

• Varieties:

◦ ✨ Vanilla (Most Popular)

◦ 🥛 Milk (3-in-1: Custard + Milk + Sugar)

◦ 🍌 Banana

◦ 🍫 Chocolate (4-in-1: + Cocoa)

• Pack Sizes: 45g/40g Sachets | 400g/1kg Refill Packs | 1kg/1.5kg/2kg Jars

• Ingredients: Cornstarch, Milk Solids, Sugar, Flavorings, Vitamins (A/D), Calcium

• Certifications: Halal

• Allergens: Contains Milk

• Shelf Life: 18–24 months (sealed)

✨ Key Features

• Texture: Silky, lump-free, velvety smooth

• Taste: Mildly sweet, rich, creamy (less "eggy" than British custard)

• Speed: Ready in 2 minutes

• Nutrition: Fortified with vitamins/minerals; high energy from carbs

🧪 Nutrition (Per 100g Dry Powder – Milk Flavor)

• Energy: ~370kcal / 1550kJ

• Carbohydrates: 82g

• Protein: 7.5g

• Fat: 1.8g

• Calcium: 320mg | Vitamin A: 400μg | Vitamin D: 5μg

👩🍳 Preparation (3-in-1 Milk Flavor)

1. Put 3–4 tbsp powder in a bowl

2. Add a little cold water/milk to make a smooth paste

3. Pour in boiling water/milk while stirring vigorously

4. Adjust thickness; serve hot or chilled

For plain custard: Add sugar/milk to taste

🥘 Serving Combinations

Traditional West African Pairings:

• Akara (Bean Fritters)

• Masa (Rice Cakes)

• Moi Moi (Steamed Bean Pudding)

• Bread / Biscuits / Fried Plantain

Dessert Uses:

• Topping for cakes, fruit salad or jelly

• Base for custard pudding