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Jocyl's Food Products (a.k.a "Chorizo de Kalibo") is a bold and forward-thinking company whose goals are set to create surprising ways of developing and promoting our products. We are entrepreneurial and visionary in producing and marketing the best chorizo and other food products from our hometown - Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines.
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- Tigayon Highway, Barangay Tigayon, Kalibo, Aklan
- +63362628688
- jocylsfoods@gmail.com
- Tigayon Highway, Barangay Tigayon, Kalibo, Aklan
- jocylsfoods@gmail.com
- +63362628688
Best Iloilo pasalubong items: 10 Must-Buy Local Delicacies & Souvenirs
Iloilo City’s pasalubong scene blends centuries-old baking traditions with local flavors. Crispy, toasted breads like biscocho and barquillos anchor the list, while sweet flatbreads (piaya) and sugar-coated butterscotch bars showcase Spanish and Visayan influences. Artisanal makers such as PJ Delicacies produce specialties—lubid-lubid, Serafina, Pasencia, and Mazapan de Pili—that reflect Iloilo’s rich culinary heritage. These ten items are affordable (₱30–₱150) and widely available at specialty shops, malls, and the Iloilo airport, making them perfect gifts that travel well.
10 Must-Buy Local Delicacies & Souvenirs
1. Biscocho
A twice-toasted bread slice sprinkled with sugar and butter, biscocho delivers a crunchy sweetness that lasts for days. It’s the flagship pasalubong of Original Biscocho Haus, where prices range from ₱30 to ₱200 per pack. Ideal for pairing with coffee, biscocho comes in variants such as plain, garlic, and ube, each vacuum-sealed for freshness.
2. Barquillos
Rolled wafer sticks—barquillos—feature crisp, airy textures and a hint of caramelized sugar. Often sold alongside biscocho at Biscocho Haus, these snacks start at ₱36 per pack. Their light, delicate crunch makes them a favorite among children and elders alike, and they’re packaged in clear tubes for easy gifting.
3. Piaya
Piaya is a thin, unleavened flatbread filled with muscovado sugar. Local favorite BongBong’s Piaya balances chew and sweetness in flavors such as ube and mango BongBong’s Piaya and Barquillos. At ₱12–₱20 per piece, piaya is best consumed within a week and can be found in city kiosks, malls, and provincial branches in Panay.
4. Butterscotch
A hallmark of PJ Delicacies, Iloilo’s butterscotch bars are chewy-crisp confections made from native sugar and butter. Sold in 10-piece boxes (₱100–₱120), these bars are individually wrapped and ship nationwide. Their rich caramel notes and shelf stability make them a reliable pasalubong.
5. Toasted Mamon (Toasted Mamon Tostado)
Toasted mamon transforms the classic chiffon sponge into a dry, crunchy cake. PJ Delicacies’ version sells in packs of 8 for around ₱80, offering a light vanilla flavor with a subtle sweetness. Vacuum-sealed packaging ensures crispness, and the golden color adds visual appeal.
6. Lubid-lubid
Named for its rope-like appearance, lubid-lubid is a twisted fried dough coated in sugar. This crunchy snack comes in snack-sized packs (₱60–₱75) from PJ Delicacies and local bakeries. Its rope shape and sugary crust make it both fun to eat and shareable among groups.
7. Serafina
Serafina is a crumbly butter cookie infused with local calamansi zest. PJ Delicacies offers Serafina in gift boxes (₱120 per 12 pieces), with each bite yielding a citrus-butter aroma. Perfect for afternoon tea, Serafina stays fresh for up to two weeks when kept in a cool, dry place.
8. Pasencia
Pasencia are small, almond-flavored meringue bites with a crisp exterior and melt-in-the-mouth center. Sold in clear bags for ₱90 per dozen at PJ Delicacies, these treats marry French technique with local ingredients. Their light texture makes them suitable for all ages.
9. Pinasugbo
Thin banana slices caramelized in brown sugar and sesame seeds make pinasugbo a uniquely Filipino snack. PJ Delicacies packages pinasugbo in ₱75 bags (about 100 g). The sweet-savory contrast and crunchy bite reflect Visayan ingenuity in preserving bananas.
10. Mazapan de Pili
Mazapan de Pili is a peanut-like confection made from pili nuts and sugar. Priced at ₱130 per 10-piece box, PJ Delicacies’ mazapan uses local icing techniques for a smooth texture. These nutty sweets are shelf-stable for up to a month, making them ideal for travel.
Where to Buy Jocyl’s Food Products
After exploring these Iloilo specialties, bring home authentic Jocyl’s Food Products. Our lineup includes Chorizo de Kalibo, Tocino, Sliced Longganisa, Skinless Longganisa, Embutido, Banana Chips, and Crispy Shrimps. Available at Iloilo Supermarket, SM City Iloilo Supermarket, and Savemore, or order online at https://jocyls.com/shop. Each product features 100% pure meat, no artificial preservatives, no salitre, no extenders, and is Vitamin C fortified—perfect for sharing the taste of the Visayas with family and friends.
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