Filipinos always love tasty food and that love also extends to their sweet tooth. There are so many different local sweets that will definitely satisfy that craving Pinoy sweet tooth.
Sugar is very addicting and can lead to cravings and sugar
crashes. While everything must be consumed in moderation, having some sweets is
okay as it gives you energy, a pick me up, or a break from savory flavors.
Plus, its really hard to resist candies that bring about memories of your
childhood, especially if they are still super delicious to eat.
Here are 9 Filipino Candies That Bring Back Childhood.
MikMik
This sweet treat is in an unusual powder form that you suck
in with a straw. Lots of kids totally enjoy eating this treat because of the
novelty of it. However, be careful as the sweet milk flavored powder can make
you choke slightly.
Image taken from Pinterest |
Choc Nut
This delicious chocolate nut flavored candy is a part of
every Filipino child’s memories. For over a decade it has given happiness to
everyone who eats it. The treat has become so popular that foreigners are
falling in love with the flavor as well.
Choco Mallows
Imagine a treat that is light to eat and has a rich taste,that
is what choco mallows is about. It is a half-domed marshmallow with a milky
chocolate coating. It is usually sold in a box of 6.
Image from Pepper PH |
Potchi
Gummy candies are always fun to eat and Potchi is the first
thing that comes to any Pinoy’s mind when
it comes to local gummies. There is only one flavor, strawberry cream,
and since its inception it’s been a hit.
Haw Flakes
Haw flakes are Chinese sweets made from the fruit of the
Chinese hawthorn. The pale/dark pink candy is usually formed into discs two
millimeters thick, and packaged in cylindrical stacks with label art resembling
Chinese fireworks. The sweet and tangy snack is usually served with tea or as a snack.
Image from Nummy Nims.com |
White Rabbit
Image From Ali Express |
Orange Swits
Chewy candies always hit that sweet spot and Orange Swits is a big part of that childhood sweet tooth. These orange gummy candies are a bit harder than usual and are coated in sugar. You can buy these by the plastic pouches or by the box.
Image From Balay PH |
Starfruits
There is a popular candy known as Starburst in the United States. Starfruits is a similar candy that a lot of Filipino kids loved and still enjoy up to this day. The most similar pinoy candy that is still being produced is Sugus.
Image taken from BlueDreamer27.com |
Jelly Ace
Popping sweet jelly into your mouth is a fun treat. This soft jelly candy is served in individually wrapped plastic bite-sized cups. It is best eaten when chilled.
Image taken from BlueDreamer27.com
Re-live your childhood days with these snacks and try them out to see if you still love them as much as you did when you were younger. Chances are, you still do!
Post A Comment:
0 comments so far,add yours