The Language of Food
Ang Wika ng Pagkain 1. When uncertain as to what gift would
Chippy Corn Chips
Photo by Angie Pastor of Chippy barbecue-flavored corn chips. Chippy is a Philippine brand of corn chips that are rectangular shaped, often curled in the middle. It was first launched in the late 1960s along with Chiz Curls as the initial products of the snack foods category under the Jack ‘n Jill megabrand.
Butong Pakwan
Butong Pakwan (Buto ng Pakwan) are watermelon seeds.
Among many Filipinos’ fondest memories is gathering around a bowl of dried watermelon seeds with a piece of old newspaper on hand ready to be piled with discarded shells.
Pinggang Pinoy
A visual tool developed by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute to help Filipinos acquire healthy eating habits.
Fibisco Choco Mallows
Choco Mallows are described by its manufacturer Comfoods as “chocolate-covered marshmallow biscuits individually wrapped in aluminum foil.” Each piece is a chocolate-coated mallow on a cake.
Yema
Yema is the Spanish word for “egg yolk.” This soft Philippine candy is shaped into a pyramid or a ball, and then wrapped in cellophane. It originated from Spain, where nuns in monasteries used egg yolks donated to them by winemakers (who used only the white part of eggs in their winemaking process) to make sweets and pastries.
Turrones de Casoy
Turrones de Kasoy by Angie Pastor. This Filipino candy is associated with the province of Pampanga. The inspiration is the Spanish turrón, a nougat confection made of honey, sugar and egg white, with nuts. In the Philippines, it’s cashew in these turrones!
White Rabbit
The White Rabbit brand of milk candy is not an original Filipino product but of Chinese origin, yet has been widely enjoyed in the Philippines for decades. This “creamy candy” is white, with a soft, chewy texture.