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“I am a second-generation family business entrepreneur, building on the foundation established by my parents while bringing a new perspective to the business.” Exploring the future of functional snacks through research, entrepreneurship, and writing.

Exploring the future of functional snacks through research, entrepreneurship, and writing.

I do research on emerging trends and innovations in functional snacks and share insights through articles and original perspectives. My work sits at the intersection of food innovation, nutrition, consumer needs, and entrepreneurship.

Shin Theint Kyaw

Research and Interests

Exploring the future of functional snacks through research, entrepreneurship.

I research emerging trends and innovations in functional snacks and share insights through articles and original perspectives. My work sits at the intersection of food innovation, nutrition, consumer needs, and entrepreneurship.

My research and interest reflects my commitment to developing affordable, nutritious, sustainable and locally adaptable food solutions that have potential applications in improving dietary quality and supporting nutrition in resource-constrained communities.

Real-Time Updates

Fortified Rusk, Functional Food

Iron and Folic acid deficiencies constitute a significant public health concern in Myanmar, affecting children, women of reproductive age and pregnant women. Research in Myanmar has shown that micronutrient deficiencies including iron and folate are common among adolescent girls and contribute to anemia and inadequate nutrient status. In a study of adolescent schoolgirls in the delta region of Myanmar, more than half were found to be deficient in folate with inadequate dietary intake of folate and other key micronutrients.

Iron deficiency is a major contributor to anemia in Myanmar. High anemia prevalence has been documented among children and adults with studies reporting anemia rates well above 40% in school-aged children and substantial anemia in adolescent girls and pregnant women. Anemia caused by insufficient iron impairs oxygen transport in the body, leading to fatigue, weakness and reduced physical and cognitive performance especially in children and women.

Folic acid deficiency also has important health implications, particularly in women of reproductive age. Folate is essential for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation and its deficiency leads to megaloblastic anemia and can increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes including neural tube defects in infants.

Functional Snacks
Beyond Taste. Designed for Wellness.

A functional snack is a food item that provides basic energy and taste while offering an extra health benefit. These are foods fortified or naturally rich in nutrients that support specific wellness goals.

Wolffia Rusk

Wolffia is a nutrient-rich, plant-based protein source known for its high protein content and numerous health benefits. Through this collaboration, I gained valuable experience in functional food innovation and product development. The products demonstrated excellent nutritional potential while also achieving a pleasant taste and good consumer acceptability.

Moringa Rusk

Moringa Rusk is a highly nutritious, twice-baked crunchy toast infused with the power of moringa leaves , making it a popular healthy alternative to traditional tea-time biscuits.

Moringa is a natural source of essential minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron which support overall body function, healthy blood pressure and normal brain development in children. With its nutrient-rich profile, Moringa Rusk helps support better daily nutrition and can play a role in addressing malnutrition by providing essential nutrients in an easy-to-eat, wholesome snack.

Millet: The Future Food Growing in Our Fields

When I think about the future of food, one grain that comes to my mind is millet.
Millet has become one of my favorite foods, not only because of its nutritional benefits but also because of its connection to my home, Myanmar. Millet plants are commonly grown in central Myanmar, where they have been part of local agriculture for many years. For me, this makes millet more than just a healthy grain. It is also a local crop with great potential.

Moringa Risk

With its nutrient-rich profile, Moringa Rusk helps support better daily nutrition

Millet: The Future Food Growing in Our Fields

Perhaps the future of food is not always about finding something completely new.

My Entrepreneurial Venture

is deeply rooted in my family, but my passion for innovation comes from my desire to create something new, meaningful and useful.

From Traditional

As the second generation of Kyar Nyo Thin Bakery, I have had the opportunity to build on our family’s experience in the bakery industry while exploring new directions in food innovation.

To Innovative generation

My passion is to transform familiar foods into products that offer greater nutritional value and meaningful benefits to consumers.

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My entrepreneurial journey

My entrepreneurial journey is deeply rooted in my family, but my passion for innovation comes from my desire to create something new, meaningful and useful.

I believe my innovative mindset was inspired by my daddy. Growing up around business, I learned that entrepreneurship is not simply about running a business—it is about seeing opportunities, solving real-life problems and having the courage to try different ideas and approaches.

As the second generation of Kyar Nyo Thin Bakery, I have had the opportunity to build on our family’s experience in the bakery industry while exploring new directions in food innovation. My passion is to transform familiar foods into products that offer greater nutritional value and meaningful benefits to consumers.

One of my early innovations was transforming our original-flavour rusk into value-added functional snacks by incorporating locally available, nutrient-rich ingredients such as pumpkin, black sesame seeds and moringa leaves. This journey showed me that traditional bakery products can be reimagined through thoughtful formulation and innovation.

My next chapter of innovation is exploring Wolffia Cookie and Wolffia Rusk, using Wolffia powder sourced from Future Food Asia in Bangkok as a plant-based protein ingredient. I am also exploring millet as a future food, particularly its potential for developing nutritious and sustainable food products.

Another meaningful project in my journey has been the development of fortified rusk containing Vitamin A and Iron premix with the ingredients sourced from India. This project was driven by a purpose beyond creating another food product. I wanted to explore how food innovation could contribute to addressing malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies in Myanmar.

At the same time, I strongly believe in the potential of local agricultural resources and our farmers. Myanmar has many nutrient-rich crops and ingredients with great potential, yet there are still many opportunities to transform these raw materials into higher-value food products. I want my work to help promote the use of local ingredients, create more opportunities for local farmers and encourage food producers to see the possibilities within our own agricultural resources.

I believe there is tremendous potential for food producers to create innovative, value-added products by connecting local agriculture with food technology, nutrition and consumer needs.

For me, entrepreneurship is a continuous journey of learning, experimenting, creating and solving problems through food.

I want to continue building on my family’s legacy while creating the next generation of functional and nutritious foods that are commercially viable, innovative and most importantly, meaningful to people’s lives.

My journey is not just about creating new products. It is about creating better possibilities through food.

My Ventures

My journey is deeply rooted in my family, but my passion for innovation comes from my desire to create something new, meaningful and useful.

Kyar Nyo Thin Bakery

Moon Cake, Break Rusks, Cookies

Shin Oezi

Local Fried Fish

Business Mentor

CEO , Kyar Nyo Thin Bakery

As a CEO of Kyar Nyo Thin Bakery, I am building on my family’s entrepreneurial legacy while creating the next generation of nutritious, functional foods. Inspired by my daddy and my passion for innovation, I have developed Pumpkin Rusk, Black Sesame Rusk, Moringa Rusk, Fortified Rusk, Wolffia Rusk and Wolffia Cookie. By transforming familiar bakery products into value-added foods.

My vision is to connect food innovation with local agriculture by creating sustainable functional snacks and greater opportunities for farmers. Looking ahead, I aim to build a stronger food system that supports local producers, adds value to Myanmar’s agricultural resources and creates meaningful, nutritious products for consumers.

Founder, Shin Oezi

I am also the founder of Shin Oezi, a food brand created with a purpose beyond profit. Our products include Organic Green Tea and Crispy Fried Dried Fish, a much-loved snack in Myanmar. I developed our signature Crispy Fried Dried Fish using a unique recipe and flavor profile, choosing sunflower seed oil instead of palm oil and fish seasoning powder to create a distinctive product while prioritizing consumer well-being.

Shin Oezi was created with our employees in mind. My goal is to use the brand’s profits to support their healthcare and employee benefits. Looking ahead, I plan to develop beverages, grocery products and nutritious, agriculture-based powders made from ingredients such as avocado, ube and strawberry.

Business Mentor

Passionate business mentor helping early-stage founders and first-time entrepreneurs turn raw ideas into thriving, fundable businesses. Moving from a startup concept to a sustainable enterprise is full of guesswork—I help you cut through the noise, validate your market, and build a rock-solid foundation.
Whether you are figuring out your business model, preparing to pitch to investors, or trying to avoid the common pitfalls of your first year, my mentorship gives you the practical roadmap, honest feedback, and hands-on guidance you need to succeed. Let’s get your venture off the ground and set it up for long-term momentum.