Dried Mangoes sa Cebu


    Cebu is also known for its mouth-watering flavors, and one of the most delicious treats on the island is dried mangoes. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and tartness, Cebu's dried mangoes are so flavorful that they have become the favorites of locals and tourists worldwide. Dried mangoes must be on your list if you are going to Cebu or just starting your discovery of Filipino flavors. Known for their sweetness and richness of flavor, juiciness, and the finest kind of mangoes in that region, Cebu's dried mangoes are carefully selected, sliced, and dried to create a snack that balances the fruit's freshness with concentrated sweetness without failing to keep the taste of the fruit. Not being too sugary or artificial, unlike many dried fruits, Cebu's dried mangoes maintain the fruit's natural taste. The result is an almost scrumptious chew of flavors that captures the ripeness of the Philippines' most treasured fruits: the mango. What makes Cebu's dried mangoes one edge is their simplicity.

Ingredients:
  • 10 kgs firm ripe mangoes
  • 1800 g refined sugar
  • 4 L water
  • 10 g sodium metabisulfite (preservative)
How to make Dried Mango?
  1. Ripening mangoes
  2. Sorting
  3. Peeling
  4. Wash the mangoes
  5. Slice the mangoes
  6. Osmosis
  7. Spread the mangoes in a stainless sheet pan
  8. Dry for 24 hours
  9. Harvesting
  10. Sweating (2-3 days)
  11. Packing
Refer to the video on how to make Dried Mango:

    Dried mangoes in Cebu are available in almost all the supermarkets in the area, souvenir shops, and even in the airport. The most popular brands already come from famous quality and taste brands such as 7D and Profood. You can even find Cebu's dried mangoes sold internationally, but buying them fresh from their home island is something special. Whether you are munching them fresh from the bag, adding them to your favorite recipe, or sharing them with friends and family as a souvenir, dried mangoes from Cebu are a new way of being able to taste and appreciate the flavors of the Philippines. Try them for yourself, and you'll realize why they're truly a Cebuano delicacy.

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