Explore Cainta

Sa bawat bayan ng Pilipinas, there is always some kind of product that represents the state, like in Cainta, a Filipino delicacy which Is called Kakanin, represents Cainta. What is kakanin you may ask? Kakanin is Favorite Filipino delicacy that is made up of rice or rice flour depending on the treat. Suman, Puto, Biko, and Bibingka are examples of kakanin that is sold all over the Philippines but mostly in Cainta. It isn't just something that represents Cainta, but it is what they are known for. A little back story for Cainta since not everyone is familiar with this state. Cainta is a first class urban state municipality that was found on August 15, 1571 making it one of the oldest found states in the Philippines. In 2016, Cainta was awarded as Most Competitive Municipality by the National Competitiveness Council, and with its income of Php 1,257,517,325.79, it make it the richest municipality in the country. As I said, Cainta is very famous for its variety of Kakanin. Kanin meaning prepared rice.

         

(Variety of kakanin on a banana leaf)

             Remember when I talked about a festival called "SumBingTik Festival", Let me explain it for those who aren't familiar with it. SumBingTik is a festival that is celebrated on December 1, and was first celebrated in 2014. SumBingTik stands for "SUMAN,BIBINGKA, AND LATIK" which are the state's signature delicacies.

Visit the link for more information about the "SumBingTik Festival"

https://topics.revolvy.com/topic/SumBingTik%20Festival&item_type=topic

Kakanin comes on different types, flavors and colors. "Colors? What do you mean by colors?" I mean food coloring or let's say, Ube. Ube is a purple yam that is also a Favorite Filipino Flavor. When it is Pounded, crushed or broken down, and is mixed into a dish, it turn the dish into a purple-like color. Same does it with kakanin. Like Puto, a rice cake, it comes in different colors and flavors.

(different flavors and colors of Puto)

 (courtesy from Google images)

           When you go to Cainta, there is a little bakery shop that sells a variety of Delicacies from Dried fruit, to Fruit Jams and of course Kakanin. Now, you may be wondering what shop is this. It is called "Aling Kika's Food Products".

It is located near the Municipal Hall and Our Lady of Light Parish Church. The aroma will greet you welcome when you first walk in. It smells absolutely amazing like fruit. When you walk around, the store also has its own factory for making....you guessed it, Kakanin! There is a bunch of goods displayed behind the display window which make your mouth water. The kakanin corner is always the most occupied place because, who can't resist them? I know I can't. It is loaded with Bibingka, Suman, Letche flan, Kalamay, Majabuko, Biko, Sapin-Sapin, Jalaya and Cassava Cake. Chicharon, Yema, Sweet Dilis, Popcorn and Banana Chips are also sold in the corner.

So? What are you waiting for? Come to Cainta now to experience the feel the vibe!