- Lee Kum Kee
Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Ltd. is a food company founded by Mr.
Lee Kam Sheung in 1888 inHong Kong . Its primary brand, Lee Kum Kee (zh-cp|c=|p=Lǐjǐnjì; Cantonese: Lei5 Gam2 Gei3) is well known throughoutChina and theOverseas Chinese community as a manufacturer of sauces and condiments.The founder, Lee Kum Sheung (zh-cp|李錦裳|p=Lǐ Jǐnshàng), is credited with having invented
oyster sauce inNanshui ,Zhuhai ,Guangdong Province. He formed the Lee Kum Kee company in 1888 to market what became a staple sauce, seasoning and condiment in Cantonese and southern Chinese cuisine.Today, Lee Kum Kee produces over 200 different
sauces and condiments, includingoyster sauce ,soy sauce ,hoisin sauce ,XO sauce ,one-step recipe sauce ,chili product ,cooking ingredients , anddipping sauce . The company is based in Hong Kong but its products are marketed throughoutChina , and in many overseas markets, includingNorth America ,Europe , andAustralia .External links
* [http://www.lkk.com Lee Kum Kee company website]
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