Pili nuts
have a rich buttery flavor that some say is superior to that of almonds. At the
same time, it offers many health benefits as it contains higher levels of
Vitamin E and magnesium than any other nut. It is also a rich source of
heart-healthy omegas, essential amino acids, and bio-available minerals.
Although
the pili tree is native to many areas in southeast Asia, only the Philippines
produces and processes pili nuts commercially, mainly in the Bicol region.
Similar to the status of the macadamia nut several decades ago, the pili nut
has huge potential to develop into a major industry.
An entire
pavilion will be devoted to Pili Nut products at the Sikat Pinoy National Food
Fair to be held from March 26-30, 2014, to be held from March 26-30, 2014, at SM
Megatrade Halls 1-3, 5th Level, Building B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong
City.
With about
half of Filipino MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises) engaged in the
food and beverage sector, the Department of Trade & Industry’s Bureau of
Domestic Trade (DTI-BDT) is bringing together more than 200 exhibitors from the
country’s 16 regions to showcase the best of Philippine food products, promote
the country as a culinary destination, and provide business opportunities to
entrepreneurs nationwide.
Dubbed Piling-Piling Pagkaing Pilipino, this
edition of the Sikat Pinoy National Food Fair will showcase a seafood pavilion
as well as a pili nut pavilion. Also available will be coffee from Benguet,
unoy rice from Kalinga, empanada from Ilocos, longanisa from Vigan, Ivatan
yellow rice from Batanes, sans rival from Pampanga, cashew nuts from Palawan,
smoked fish from Cavite, suman sa lihiya from Oriental Mindoro, laing and
pinangat from Albay, snack food from Iloilo, chicharon from Cebu, moron from
Leyte, juices from Zamboanga, processed meat from Misamis Oriental, coco sugar
from Davao del Sur, tablea from Agusan del Sur, and many more mouthwatering
delicacies from all over the country.
For more
information, contact the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade at telephone no.
751-3223, fax no. 751-3224, or email bdt@dti.gov.ph.
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