Local Chocolates in the Philippines – A Childhood Dream
March 1, 2022
When you think of your childhood, what do you remember?
For Filipinos, being rewarded with their favorite local goodies definitely hits memory lane!
Chocolate has been very popular in the Philippines, and locals have long started producing their very own chocolate snacks. These local brands are what make up a Filipino’s childhood – from treats to gifts or even as prizes to contests
In this modern-day, even though a lot of imported well-known brands have dominated the market, there’s no denying that tasting, or even just seeing, these homegrown varieties make Filipinos daydream about their childhood.
Here is our top 10:
10. Choco Mucho
Choco Mucho is produced by Rebisco and is one of the most popular brands of local chocolates in the Philippines. It has been a favorite snack, with its layers of wafer, caramel, and cereal coated in creamy chocolate. They recently developed new flavors and varieties like choco mucho cookies and pop bites.
9. Cloud 9
Need I say more? Cloud 9 has been bringing Filipinos to cloud nine since their childhood days. Produced by URC’s Jack ‘n Jill, this chocolate bar consists of soft nougat, caramel, and crunch peanuts wrapped in smooth rich milk chocolate. They’ve recently introduced their white chocolate variant as well as additional flavors like salted caramel, overload, and choco fudge.
8. Hello!
Hello chocolate lovers! With the same producer as Cloud 9, this crispy wafer chocolate bar with creamy filling will definitely stop you from saying goodbye to snacks. It’s simple, irresistible, and the perfect answer to your sweet tooth cravings!
7. Chooey Choco
Providing chewy goodness, again produced under URC, this chewy butterscotch caramel with butter toffee wrapped in rich chocolate is a match made in heaven for chocolate lovers out there! You’ll always be asking for more!
6. Krimstix
It’s a chocolate cream paste designed to fire up your imagination and for you to enjoy any way you want it. You can spread it in your cupcakes or biscuits or eat on its own, either way, you will enjoy this rich chocolate paste that is also available in different flavors!
5. Chocolate Mallows
Imagine marshmallows and biscuits together, then cover them with chocolate. Boom! Chocolate Mallows! This favorite snack comes individually wrapped in foil and is typically sold in its signature yellow box. You'll undoubtedly become hooked on its milk chocolate coating, which perfectly complements the fluffiness of marshmallows atop the biscuits at the bottom. Chef's kiss!
4. Mik-Mik
Are you even surprised? Mik-Mik has been one of the most popular snacks of all time in the Philippines. It’s a sweetened chocolate powder that you can enjoy by either pouring in a glass of water or in the very fun way of sipping it using a small straw! And, consider yourself warned, this snack is very addicting!
3. LALA
Invented by a father from the local province of Bicol, LALA is an acronym for his four children: Louie, Arlet, Luisa, and Arlene. Lala chocolates contain no added fats from oil as they are crafted from pure cocoa and milk, which makes them milk-based. No added fats? Count me in!
2. Chocnut
A certified Filipino classic that has been in the market for as long as no one knows how long. This chocolate-peanut powder-like treat is the country’s answer to Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. It’s definitely a must-buy when you visit the Philippines!
1. Flat Tops
Last but not least, the ultimate chocoholic’s favorite is the Ricoa Flat Tops. These are bite-sized creamy milk chocolates wrapped using the old twist packaging method and melt in your mouth with every bite. A timeless piece of chocolate you can pop into your mouth all the time!
These home-grown popular snacks have been satisfying the sweet tooth of Filipinos ever since. Try out these local chocolates when you visit the Philippines and let us know which ones you can’t resist!
How about you? What local chocolates are your favorite growing up? Let us know in the comment section below!
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