29 January, 2021
10 Unique Ilocos Food To Delight On In The Philippines
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#8- The Dragon Fruit in Ilocos Norte
Along the roads in Ilocos, we were struck by multiple stands selling dragon fruits, all over the place. The dragon fruit known as “saniata” to locals, is produced by Ilocanos all year round.
We learned that Dragon Fruit was started by a local entrepreneur named Edita Dacuycuy, who started growing dragon fruits in her backyard several years ago. She spread her passion to other farmers and has been instrumental to promoting dragon fruits in the area.
Today, she manages Refmad Farms, with her daughter in Burgos town, where tourists and locals can learn about dragon fruits and pick it off fresh off the trees.
Dragon Fruits are a beautiful fruit and packed with several health benefits. The fiber in dragon fruit helps with digestion. The fruit also helps regulate blood sugar spikes and lowers bad cholesterol. Dragon fruits are also full of antioxidants which help clear the body of cancer causing free radicals. And, the fruits are rich in Vitamin B1, B2 and C, which help repair tissues and keeping the skin healthy.
Ilocos Norte, hosts a Dragon Fruit Festival every July. If you are in the area at this time, don’t miss tasting this Ilocano food. You can alsoexperience other dragon fruit products like ice cream, jam, wine, vinegar, tea, cookies, pastries, soaps and more.
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