Introduction
According to www.pia.gov.ph,
General Santos is the southernmost city
in the Philippines and is classified as a
highly urbanized first class city, it is the
15th most populous city in the country
with 594 446 inhabitants as per 2015
census. It is geographically located
within the province of South Cotabato
but administered independent on it.
However,Gensan is not only a tuna
capital of the Philippines or a regional
center for commerce and industry of the
Soccskargen but also one of the best
places in the Philippines for a foodie.We
can find many traditional yummy foods
with an affordable prizes in this locality,
and today we will provide you an
information about the foods here in
General Santos city where in its already
part of the heneral’s culture and part of
everyday routine,so sit back, relax and
fasten your sit belts,we will have a ride
to taste the foods in this locality.
Ice Cream
Ice cream is one of the most famous
soft frozen refreshment food eaten as a
snack or dessert made with sweetened and
flavored milk fat here in General Santos.as
this is an all-time favorite of young and adult
Henerals.Thus you will see several
variations of the typical ice cream delight
because of the ingenuity of Filipinos who
can make a lot of possible twists to simple
food.There are chocolate flavored ice
creams,vanilla,mango,strawberry and many
other more.The coldness and deliciousness
of this famous food makes you understand
the culture of Henerals.So what are you
waiting for,try it now!
Cotton Candy
Once again, we have finally reached
the season of loving, giving, sharing as the
annual “Paskuhan sa Gensan” takes its lead
in the city. Along with that is the most
awaited, breathtaking and thrilling rides from
the event’s eye catching carnival. And of
course, a definite match to your excitement
are the right foods that are scattered around
the area.
The top of the list of good foods is
the never gone, soft as cloud cotton candy.
Yep, you’ve read it right, it is cotton candy
for all the sweet tooth out there.
Cotton candy is actually made of
sugar and a wide variation of flavors. It also
comes in different colors be it from pastels,
solid dark colors and to the gradients. Plus,it
can also be customized! It can be molded
into different shapes of an animal or if you
are a little romantic, turn it into a lovely heart
and give it to someone special, and surely,
it will be a total good shot.
Well, if you are not yet convinced,
then let me tell you fact, lo and behold
because cotton candy is the least caloric
among the different goodies found in the
carnival. In addition to that, a can of coke is
much of a guilt because it has a higher
calorie content than a stick of cotton candy.
Diet? Na uh! You can indulge without a
tinge of guilt.
What’s more exciting is that a stick
of a cotton candy do not cost a fortune! In
fact, a stick of it can only cost about ₱ 10.00
to around ₱60.00 depending on shapes and
flavors. For just a small amount of money,
you will be hype and happy all throughout
your quality time with friends and family.
It is indeed a perfect partner to your
“Paskuahan sa Gensan” experience! It is
good for everybody from different ages
especially to those who are health freak and
are living on a budget. Have a stroll in the
area and never miss the goodness in a
stick!
Taho
Wherever and whenever you are
you can always hear a loud voice of a taho
vendor from the busy streets of the city
down to the bustling area of the suburbs.
Taho is a very popular street food
in the Philippines and it is an all time
favourite of Filipino people. Usually
when we hear vendors of taho early in
the morning, some of us tend to go out
straight from the bed because we are
excited to taste the sweetness of tofu
sago and caramelized sugar in a cup.
Taho is usually served warm for a
price of 10 pesos! Further, it is not just
budget friendly but it also has health
benefits in a way that it decreases the
cholesterol in the body because it is rich
in protein.
Balut
What are balut eggs? Balut eggs are
fertilized duck eggs in which have been
allowed to age from 12 to 20 days. Balut
eggs were incorporated in well known
street foods across the Philippines and it
also exist in a lot of places in General
Santos. Truly, it is an everyday street
food of the Filipinos and most especially
of the Generals. In addition to that,
eating balut is usually referred as a
challenge especially to those who are
first timers and food adventurous.
Filipinos believe that the more
developed fetus you are able to eat, the
manlier you must be. According to
healthyeating.com Baluts are packed
with vitamin C and beta carotene, both
of which are powerful antioxidants that
help clean free radicals from your
bloodstream and support your immune
system. Moreover, they contain niacin,
riboflavin and thiamine which help you
metabolise energy. Many pregnant
women in the Philippines believe in the
capability of balut where in it gives a
healthy pregnancy.
Balut eggs are inexpensive but the
prices depend on specific number of
days a balut egg was processed.
However, there is nothing to worry about
because you can have it for only 15
pesos up to 18 pesos.
Be brave and savour the in a shell.
Nacho is a Mexican food that
comprises chips ketchup mint sauce and
pepper. It offers a variety of taste which
is sour, sweet, and salty that can be
indulged in just one bite. Further, it is
very thrilling during consumption. What’s
more interesting is that it only costs 45
pesos! It is cheap, crunchy to bite, and
perfect for snacking!
Next are the French fries which
are quick to cook and ready for
snacking! It provides a quick solution to
end your hunger during in-between
meals. It has the right amount of
saltiness that provides a sensation to
your taste buds that you can’t just find in
any other food. It can indeed fill your
food lust with all of its crispiness and
saltiness. Moreover, it only requires a
small pack that can be brought while
going to other places and it doesn’t
require transportation to deliver it.
 Nachos and French Fries are a perfect
combination for snacking. No other food
can match its fulfilment to give you the
sensation of food lust that desires you to
eat more until you’re satisfied. If you
want full satisfaction with food, then do
not hesitate and try the nachos and
French fries!