Tambayan ng Kaalaman Tungkol sa Pilipinas
Durian pastillas
Ingredients:
4 cups durian pulp
2 cups evaporated milk
4 cups sugar
Materials:
Stainless carajay
Wooden spoon
Measuring cups
Measuring spoon
Mixing bowl
Procedure:
1. Mix the milk and sugar.
2. Cook over low fire, stirring constantly until the mixture is about to thicken
3. Add durian pulp and continue stirring until the mixture forms into a hard ball.
Reference: The Philippines recommends for fruit processing and utilization
Source: Marid Agri
Durian Candies
Ingredients:
3 cups durian pulp
2 cups powdered milk
5 cups refined sugar
1 can condensed milk
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. glucose
Durian : King of tropical fruit
Durian(Durio zibethinus murr,)is an exotic fruit popularly known as the “King of tropical fruits.” One of the most highly valued and most desired seasonal fruits in Southeast Asia, the fruit has a pungent odor but is nevertheless delicious.
Durian pulp and seeds are very nutritious and are important sources of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. The seeds contain pure starch.
The pup or aril of ripe fruits is usually eaten fresh and is known as a delicacy. It is claimed to have pronounced aphrodisiac quality. Durian may also be processed into jam, preserve, candy, filling for jelly roll or used as ice cream flavoring.
Lobster Farming
Lobster (Panulirus sp.) locally known as banagan, is an expensive priced marine crustacean both in local and international markets. It is caught using bottom gill nets and the availability of stocks is dependent on a day’s catch.
Lobster farming is a lucrative and viable livelihood , especially for coastal residents.
There are three species of lobsters: tiger lobster (Panulirus ornatus) which is distinguished by its spotted legs; Bamboo lobster (Panulirius versicolor) which has striped legs that resemeble that of a bamboo trunk; and Adik-adik lobster (Panulirus edulis) which is identified by its reddish back.