Do you know what "halo-halo" is?
By Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (16568)
Philippines
May 9, 2023 2:12am CST
I would like to introduce you to one of our favorite Pinoy desserts/snacks this hot summer season in our country. It's called "halo-halo", translated literally to "mix-mix".
It's made up of shaved ice, with various fruits such as jackfruit, apple, banana, beans, and toppings like ice cream or leche flan (milk custard or creme caramel). This mix wouldn't be complete without milk and sugar. The fruits vary and some people add coconut slices (nata de coco) too.
It's satisfying and makes one full, so it's good for dessert or snacks. We often prepare this at home for ourselves because it's easy to.
Have you ever tasted this Pinoy dessert? If you did, how did it taste?
Image of halo-halo above is mine.
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28 responses
@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
9 May 23
@LadyDuck I guess it could be sweet for you, but you could also omit the sugar ingredient if you want, and also the sweet fruits. But most fruits contain sugar (fructose)m which is easier to digest than the sugar (glucose) coming from carbohydrates such as rice, pasta, and potatoes.
This is because the glycemic index of fruit sugar (sucrose) is lower than that of the glucose in carbohydrates.
Although fruits are sweeter than rice, rice is much more dangerous to a diabetic person because of its higher glycemic index..
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@popciclecold (40215)
• United States
9 May 23
I never heard of it before. But it looks good.
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@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
9 May 23
@marlina and @popciclecold Yes, it tastes good too.
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@Marilynda1225 (91044)
• United States
9 May 23
I have never heard of it or tasted it but it certainly sounds delicious. I love all the ingredients so I'm sure I would love this halo-halo dessert. It does look like something that would be enjoyed on a hot day
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@Treborika (18194)
• Mombasa, Kenya
9 May 23
It must be a very delicious and tasty
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
9 May 23
I do not but I do know angel's halos.





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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
9 May 23
I've never had this dessert. Have a great day.
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@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
9 May 23
@Laurakemunto No worries. I hope you have one in your area.
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@Treborika (18194)
• Mombasa, Kenya
9 May 23
I have never prepared that before. In fact this the very first time I am hearing about that thing. However based on what I am reading here, it sounds so cool and delicious stuff worthy testing.
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@Treborika (18194)
• Mombasa, Kenya
10 May 23
@Jenaisle I would test it if I could be near you. Though far away now
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There are ingredients that I like and others that I dislike, but I fear it's far too sweet for me.




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