DRIED MANGO FROM CEBU

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Dried mango is a staple Pinoy pasalubong that you can find in practically every store in the country. An oldie but a goodie, it will not fail to remind you of home with its chewy, sweet and sour taste. There are many brands to choose from like Cebu’s Pride and 7D. You can get a small pack for about P100 or less.

DURIAN CANDY FROM DAVAO

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Originally from Lola Abon’s in San Miguel Village, Davao, this delicacy gives you the love it or hate it flavor (and smell) of durian in a neat little package. Its smell is not as strong as the fruit but you will still be able to taste the essence of durian. It’s now available in major supermarkets in Manila with a pack worth about P100.

ARROWROOT COOKIES FROM MARINDUQUE

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Arrowroot cookies are bite-size and have those meringue-like ridges for design. The cookies are made from uraro flour, margarine, sugar and eggs. It is rich in fiber and the flour coming from uraro can be used as a good substitute for the normal wheat flour used in bread as is does not have gluten. You do not have to worry if you are on a diet, as this cookie is not just tasty it is satisfyingly healthy, too. Rejano’s Bakery in Sta. Cruz, Marinduque is a family-owned business since its establishment in 1946. They are the ones responsible for making the cookies and are now currently exporting this healthy treat in international market.

CHICHARON FROM BULACAN

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Chicharrón is deep-fried pig skin with some spices added. There’s very little else involved here. It comes in various forms but the most common comes in small bags found in nearly every store lightly flavored with salt and garlic.