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What Are BHA and Potassium Iodate? Explaining the Chemicals Keeping Filipino Imports Out of the US
In case you haven’t heard, popular Filipino food imports like banana ketchup, lechon sauce, and bagoong, can no longer enter the United States. The reason for this? In October this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an...
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How to Use Ube for Baking This Christmas Season
Now that Christmas is fast approaching, how can you include the ube flavor in your holiday baking? Whether it’s a classic Filipino dessert, or an ube-enhanced version of a traditional Christmas sweet treat, here are several creative ways to use ube in your baking this Christmas season.
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Filipino Food Gifts: A Christmas Gift Guide for Filipino Food Lovers
In the spirit of the upcoming Filipino American Christmas celebrations, Fila Manila has the perfect gift guide for Filipino food lovers, with hand-picked product recommendations for all sorts of personalities.
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Why Is Banana Ketchup Banned in the US? Explaining the New FDA Rules on Filipino Imports
Here's what the new FDA alert means for banana ketchup in the United States, and where you can find banana ketchup now.View Details -
Filipino Adobo vs. Spanish Adobo: What’s the difference?
What’s the difference between Filipino and Spanish adobo?
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Ube vs. Taro — What’s the difference?
What’s the difference between ube and taro? Since they share some similar qualities, how do you tell them apart? We’re here to break it down for you.