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A guide to healthier snacking in the Philippines
From fresh fruit to real-vegetable chips — a local guide to healthier Filipino snacks, where to find them, and how to snack better without giving up flavour.
By Coco Deli · Updated
Merienda is part of daily life in the Philippines, and there's no reason it can't be delicious and a little smarter. The good news: more Filipino makers are producing snacks from real, local ingredients.
Better local snack options
- Fresh tropical fruit — mango, banana, pineapple.
- Kamote (sweet potato) prepared simply.
- Roasted nuts and seeds.
- Real-vegetable chips made from whole vegetables.
- Coconut-based snacks — a Filipino staple.
Made in the Philippines: Coco Deli
Coco Deli Chips are made in Candelaria, Quezon, from whole vegetables — lettuce leaves and oyster mushrooms — fried in coconut oil, the country's own. They ship nationwide across the Philippines, with free shipping on orders over ₱1,000.
Choosing locally made snacks supports Filipino producers and usually means fresher products with a shorter journey to your door.
Snacking better, the practical way
- Keep fresh fruit visible and within reach.
- Portion packaged snacks instead of grazing from the bag.
- Balance savoury cravings with a glass of water.
- Pick snacks made from ingredients you can name.
Ready to taste the local difference? Browse the full Coco Deli range in the shop.
Frequently asked.
Fresh tropical fruit, kamote, nuts, coconut-based snacks and real-vegetable chips are all popular healthier options. Locally made snacks are often fresher and support Filipino producers.
