BATANGAS Tablea de Cacao

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What is this?

          BATANGAS Tablea de cacao. The native chocolates produced by Jamla Corporation. It catches the taste of many constituents of Batangas and its neighboring provinces.

Can you name three things like it?

          Batangas Tablea de Cacao is like coffee or chocolates. It is like other tableas but this one is different for this is from Batangas, and as we know the province of Batangas produces one of the best cacaos in the Philippines, due to its suitable tropic weather.

What colours and shapes do you see?

          

          Batangas Tablea de Cacao comes in forms like balls, thick flat discs, or even in squares, but the discs and balls are the most common. The colors include black and white. But the common is black because cacao beans are being roasted. The cacao fruits are green, brown, purple, and yellow and have plenty of seeds.

What values do you see?

          Tableas are traditionally used in the Philippines to make hot chocolates. Tablea seeks to continue this tradition and Filipinos are enjoying it as they experience to taste its deliciousness. While you are preparing on how to make a tsokolate from Batangas Tablea de Cacao, you can see its simplicity and with labor of love. You learn to value the importance of cacao tree as it gives you a unique tsokolate to experience. You share it with your friends and loved ones and they’ll surely be delighted.

Why do you like it?

          I like it because it gives a different feeling of deliciousness as you are prepare it for a tsokolate or for champorado. Its Tsokolate is delicious and perfect on its own, and you can enjoy it with ensaymada, churros, pan de sal, doughnuts, rice cakes, rice crispies and oats. Also, ideal for champorado and other recipes requiring chocolate. You’ll really savor its delectable taste. It has also benefits like it has rich antioxidants which promotes good cholesterol while lower the bad cholesterol. It lowers risk of cancer due to high content of antioxidant. It helps also improve the heart function.

Would your parents like it?

          Yes, my parents would like it. My parents would love the taste. Your parents can jazzed up a bit. They can use milk instead of water for an even creamier brew. It can relieve stress and can release happy hormones. So, your parents would love it as it has health benefits and at the same time it is delicious.

Would you buy this?

          Yes, I would by this. I have to try to believe.

Who else would want it?

          Coffee or tsokolate lovers would like it especially the elders.

Who makes this?

          This product is made by JAMLA Corporation, located at Mandaluyong City.

Where is it made?

          It is made in the Philippines. It is made from cacao beans.

Where might you buy this?

          You can buy this at Supermarkets such as SM, Robinsons. Available also in Ministop, Rustan’s Shopwise, Puregold, Waltermart, Ever, Lianas, Cherry, Eunilane, Isetann, Tropical Hut, Sta. Lucia, Parco, Anson, Unimart, Makati, Cash & Carry, Landmark, CVC, Purity, Gaisano Malls. Institutional customers include hotels, restaurants and coffee shops.

How much do you think it costs?

            It costs 70 pesos (10 pcs.).

Have you seen a commercial for it on TV, in a book or newspaper, website, or game?

I’ve never seen any commercial about it.

                  

        I hope in one day, we can play a role in reinvigorating the Filipino cacao growing industry!