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[1]According to Laca,G(2020) kakanin is a native delicacy that is available in the country.

Every province in the country has its own specialty of kakanin . It can be just made up of glutinous

rice (malagkit ), coconut milk, and sugar combined. The history of kakanin is rich as its flavour.

Many say that every kakanin represents every culture of Filipinos. In all its mouth-watering forms-

is not just a local delicacy meant to boast the versatility of the Filipinos' staple food, rice or

"kanin" (from which the term itself is derived). It is an essential slice of the Philippines' rich food

culture; a piece of the country's history and the Pinoy palate's identity. These days, the term

"kakanin" doesn't necessarily refer to something made only with malagkit (sticky rice). Treats

made with gata (coconut milk) or locally-grown root crops are now considered kakanin, too.

Various methods of preparing it have also been discovered and introduced.

[2]The cultural importance of the original Dolor's Kakanin (2008) F&B Report Magazine.

This study aimed to present the rich history of Philippines for the Filipinos’ traditions and practices

that they apply on to special occasions that Filipinos enjoys the kakanin while conversing with

families and friends. This study presents possible reasons why this tradition gave entrepreneurs an

opportunity to launch a business that is related onto kakanin, that helps give people to give

appreciation and enjoy Filipinos’ delicacies while getting good profit onto the business.

[3]According to Laca,G(2020) Filipinos love to eat and they especially love to eat Filipino

food. When it comes to answering the question about what Filipinos will not want to eat without,

the answer is rice. Rice is the most common staple food in the country, followed distantly by bread.

Filipinos loves to eat rice. We cannot simply hide the fact that we eat rice from the start of the day

up to the end of it. We also eat rice sometimes as snacks or merienda in a form of rice cakes that

is known for its sweet sticky form. This study presents the role of rice onto Filipinos’ citizens that
feels different to eat without rice, it’s because rice has a big role onto Filipinos’ culture and food

history.

[4] According to reclaiming the vanishing tradition of Filipino merienda, (2020), these

native Filipino pastries or sweets, cooked into bibingka, puto bumbong, palitaw, ube halaya, etc.,

are all part of our glorious and rich Filipino tradition of the afternoon merienda, or snack time as

it may be known in America, or tea time in Europe. But increasingly, this noble tradition is being

lost because of the constraints of our fast-paced lives. It is easier to grab a bite from fast-food stalls

and coffee houses in the middle of the afternoon. The labor-intensive and ceremony-filled

preparations of native kakanin are slowly being supplanted by the quick and painless food-to-go

industry. Mobile applications are one of the methods that fast food chain like Clyde’s bread and

pastries use in order to reach out their products that slowly killing the essence of Filipino marienda

that are usually made out of scratch or bought from vendors that are selling rice cakes from the

streets at noon. This study presents that the marienda tradition in the Philippines are slowly fading

away as the years go by because of the time, trends for Filipino delicacies dropped because of

international fast food chains that is much faster to have than bearing to wait every single noon of

the day to have the your desired rice cakes.

[5] According to Juan's Kakanin(2014) Palitaw: Origin and Benefits Palitaw , a Philippine

dessert and snack made with simple rice flour dough that is boiled and then coated in coconut and

sesame seeds. The small, flat rice cakes are traditionally eaten during holiday festivities but can be

enjoyed at any time. The texture of the finished cakes can range from very moist and delicate to

chewy and rubbery, depending on the preferences of the cook. Although there are a few variations,

the palitaw is usually prepared according the same basic recipe without any changes. It is similar

to other types of sweet, cooked rice cakes that are produced in countries such as Japan and South
Korea. The rice used for palitaw is traditionally glutinous rice, also called sticky rice or malagkit

in the Philippines. An authentic preparation involves cracking the dried sticky rice and then

soaking it overnight in water. After soaking, it is ground down into dough with water being added

as necessary. If this method is being employed, the rice nearly always requires soaking in water

before being used, sometimes to soften the very thick shell around the rice and other times to

remove some of the starch before cooking. In many countries, instead of laboriously grinding down

sticky rice into a powder or dough, bags of readymade glutinous rice flour are available for

purchase. The premade flour is actually the preferred method for making palitaw at home. It is not

necessary to use sticky rice for the recipe, meaning regular rice flour can be used instead with no

real ill effects. The amount of water in the dough can help to determine what the final texture will

be. Using as little water as possible and forming hard dough will create palitaw that is chewy,

rubbery and dense. Adding extra water to create looser dough will result in cakes that have a softer

text. This study shows how to make to correctly make a palitaw in order to achieve the highest

peak of its texture and taste that will be shown onto the results if it is done correctly.

[6]According to wikiHow (2019) how to Cook Cheese Rice, Cheese and rice is a delicious

combination, and the resulting dish makes for a great snack or side dish with your favorite meals

because of the creaminess and saltiness of the cheese that compliments rice’s mild and much

delicate texture that makes a great combination of two different food.

This study shows the compatibility of two different type of food that is put together onto

creating something that is

[7] According to valsfoodblog(1970) Palitaw Health Benefits, Sticky rice serves as a good

source of selenium, a beneficial mineral. It offers antioxidant protection for your tissues, shielding
your cells from damage caused by free radicals. Selenium benefits your thyroid gland by regulating

the activity of thyroid hormones and keeps your blood vessel walls functioning properly. Each cup

of cooked sticky rice contains 9.7 micrograms of selenium, or 18 percent of the 55 micrograms

you need daily, according to guidelines set by the Institute of Medicine.

Sticky rice also offers health benefits due to its manganese content. You need manganese for a

healthy metabolism — it helps you process carbohydrates, proteins and cholesterol. It also helps

you make proteoglycans, a family of proteins needed for healthy cartilage and bone tissue. Each

serving of sticky rice boosts your manganese intake by 0.5 milligrams, providing 22 percent of the

recommended daily intake for men and 28 percent for women, according to the Institute of

Medicine.

Sticky rice also contains smaller amounts of other essential nutrients. Each cup of sticky rice

contains 7 percent of your daily vitamin B-5 intake requirements, and also provides you with 9

percent of your daily recommended copper intake, set by the Institute of Medicine. Vitamin B-5

boosts your metabolism, helps your cells produce energy and also aids in hormone synthesis to

maintain your hormone balance. The copper in sticky rice keeps your connective tissue strong,

supports your immune system and promotes healthy brain function. Sticky rice is another name

for glutinous rice, a type of grain found in many Thai, Chinese and Japanese dishes. As the website

Thai Food and Travel explains, sticky rice is also known as kaoniow and is a starchy grain that is

cultivated across Asia. Sticky rice clumps, and is thus easy to eat by hand and aids in sopping up

sauce. Sticky rice differs from rice that you may be used to, so be sure to check the nutrition facts

if you plan on consuming it often. Sticky rice is another name for glutinous rice, a type of grain

found in many Thai, Chinese and Japanese dishes. As the website Thai Food and Travel explains,

sticky rice is also known as kaoniow and is a starchy grain that is cultivated across Asia. Sticky
rice clumps, and is thus easy to eat by hand and aids in sopping up sauce. Sticky rice differs from

rice that you may be used to, so be sure to check the nutrition facts if you plan on consuming it

often.

[8]According to The Mixed Culture (2018) For the Love of Rice, A meal for Filipinos is

not complete without a serving of rice, it is a must. And why Filipinos love rice? For Filipinos

rice it is a staple food, it is part of the culture, it is an identity, it gives bulk of carbohydrates which

is perfect especially for those who does hard labor, and of course it goes with any meal. Rice is

the most consumed grain in the Philippines. There are many varieties of rice that can be found in

the Philippines, and in every provinces of the country you will see rice fields

everywhere. However, with those varieties of rice available in the country, Philippines still

imports rice from its neighboring countries. The country is said to be the largest importer of rice

in the world. Why Philippines can’t produce enough rice to feed it people? According to the

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), a nonprofit independent research and training

organization located in the Philippines, the three main factors explain why Philippines still imports

rice;

 Land area: The Philippines has around 300,000 square kilometers, of which around 43,000

square kilometers of harvested area are used for rice production. As most of the country is

very mountainous and consists of many small islands, suitable land is limited to expand

rice production into without affecting wetlands, forests, or areas producing other crops.

Urban areas also continue to expand rapidly.

 Population growth: The population of the Philippines is estimated at 97 million. Its annual

growth rate of around 2% – among the world’s highest – means that just to keep pace with
 growing demand the country would have to increase rice production and yield at rates

rarely seen in history.

 Infrastructure: Irrigation infrastructure is not used and maintained as efficiently as it could

be, thus reducing productivity potential. Transport infrastructure, particularly good-quality

roads, is lacking in the Philippines, which affects the transport of rice and hinders the rice

trade.

[9] This study shows how rice has a big impact onto our life, most of our land is used up for

rice fields and crops that is used to feed millions of Filipinos today.

According to Medical News Today (2017) Cheese: Types and health benefits, Cheese can

be a valuable source of calcium for those without an intolerance or allergy, but it should be chosen

with care. This are some Health Benefits that cheese provides;

 There are thousands of types of cheese. "Cheese-flavored" food is not considered one of

them.

 Many cheeses are high in sodium and fat, but the benefits may outweigh the disadvantages.

 Natural, low-fat, low-sodium cheese can make a healthful addition to most diets.

 Anyone with a lactose allergy should not eat any type of cheese, but some types may be

suitable for those with a lactose intolerance.

This study shows that cheese offers a number of health benefits, some of which are

surprising. Whether or not it is a healthful choice depends on the individual and the type and

amount of cheese consumed.

[10] According to DrHealthBenefits (2017) 11 Health Benefits of Rice Cakes, The benefits

of sticky rice flour is very good because it can add energy in a very large amount. Snack of sticky
rice flour, is a traditional snack commonly found in markets in Southeast Asia. Consuming snacks

made from sticky rice flour it offers various health benefits by increasing the intake of minerals

and vitamins essential for the body. Rice cake that are made from rice flour or sticky rice flour, is

has similar content nutrition with rice flour or sticky rice flour. While both rice flour and glutinous

rice flour, both of which have almost the same content. Here are the nutrients found in the flour:

Nutrients in Rice Cakes

Rice cake that are made from rice flour or sticky rice flour, is has similar content nutrition with

rice flour or sticky rice flour. While both rice flour and glutinous rice flour, both of which have

almost the same content. Here are the nutrients found in the flour:

 Carbohydrates are one source of energy for the body. Energy is needed to burn calories

in fat when the body performs activities such as sports.

 Iron serves to help red blood cells bind oxygen to prevent anemia.

 Calcium is good for bone and prevents elderly disease ie osteoporosis.

 Protein for beauty is useful to help regenerate dead skin cells to be replaced with new skin

cells that are more supple and bright.

 Vitamin C is good for dealing with canker sores and deep heat.

After knowing the nutrients in rice cakes, here are the list of health benefits of rice cake:

1. As Source of Energy

Each serving of cooked rice cake, has the same composition, which is usually derived from

rice flour or glutinous rice flour. And every rice flour, has energy nutrients that are mostly

derived from carbohydrates which can be processed by the body to produce energy.
Every 100 grams of rice flour, has enough energy content for the body needs, which is about 300

calories with 80 grams of carbohydrate; And every 100 grams of glutinous rice flour, has an energy

content for the body’s needs, which is about 160 g with a carbohydrate content of 160 grams.

In addition, in the nutritional content of rice flour, there are compounds niacin and thiamine that

serves as an energy source that is by helping the metabolism of food into fuel.

2. Helps ward off free radicals

Selenium is an essential mineral that the body needs that is contained in rice cake with base

ingredient is sticky rice flour. These compounds act as anti-oxidants in the body to protect cells in

the body from damage caused by free radicals.

3. Good for diet

Having an ideal body shape like a model would need a way and a special trick. Starting from the

selection of healthy foods and sports are also routinely performed. Diet should be done in the right

way so as not to bring a negative impact later on health. A healthy lifestyle keeps the day done and

the meal does have to be three times a day. But make sure that the calories that go into the body

according to daily needs.

The calculation of a healthy diet also has the ideal formula. Which is the ideal formula for

determining idle body weight is height – 110 equals result. The result will be the ideal weight for

you. Consumption of foods made from rice flour was not going to make you fat as long as the

consumption is done as needed. The need to perform daily tasks.

4. Regulates thyroid hormone activity

The content of Selenium in rice cake with base ingredient is sticky rice flour is also beneficial for

the thyroid gland by regulating the activity of the thyroid hormone and helps blood vessels to

function properly. Some facts said that each cooked sticky rice cup contains 9.7 mg of selenium,

or about 18% of daily daily recommendations.

5. Keep your metabolism system healthy

Rice cake with base ingredient is sticky rice flour also offers manganese content that is beneficial

to health because it serves to keep the body’s metabolic system healthy. A healthy metabolism will

help process carbohydrates, proteins and cholesterol in the body.

Vitamin B-6 prevents anemia by making red blood cells, and produces serotonin neurotransmitters,

which regulate appetite and mood. In large doses, vitamin B-6 can relieve symptoms of

premenstrual syndrome and morning sickness, but consult your doctor before taking more than

100 milligrams daily because too much vitamin B-6 of the supplements can cause neurological

problems.

6. Maintain bone health

The benefits of rice cake with base ingredient is sticky rice flour that is enough to play one of them

is to maintain bone health. According to the Institute of Medicine, manganese content in sticky

rice can also help make proteoglycans, a type of protein needed to keep cartilage and other bone

tissues healthy. Each serving of sticky rice contains a manganese intake of about 0.5 milligrams

or about 22% of recommended daily intake for men and 28% for women.
7. Keep your immune system healthy

Rice cake with base ingredient is sticky rice flour is a good source of prebiotics for the body that

serves as food for good bacteria that normally live in the intestine and are needed to support the

immune system. In addition, the content of zinc in sticky rice is also very important to keep the

immune system to remain strong throughout the year. A woman needs about 8 mg of zinc or zinc

every day, except for those who are pregnant, they need about 11 mg of zinc, because it is very

important for normal growth and development of the fetus. One cup of sticky rice has 0.7 mg or

9% of daily recommendations.

8. Healthful digestive system

Having digestive problems is associated with an irregular defecate process every day. The

digestive system requires uptake of foods rich in vitamins and minerals that can nourish the

digestive system itself. Because the digestive system is very sensitive to unsuitable foods. An

example is diarrhea caused by food that enters the body is already infected with a viral infection

that causes diarrhea. Consumption of foods made from rice flour can help nourish the digestive

system during consumption in accordance with the amount needed by your body.

9. Helps prevent anemia

The content of vitamin B-6 in rice cake with base ingredient is sticky rice flour is able to prevent

anemia by helping produce red blood cells. In a cup of sticky rice serving presents about 4% of

vitamin B6 from the recommended daily intake.

10. Helps control appetite

The content of vitamin B6 in rice cake with base ingredient is sticky rice flour is able to produce

serotonin neurotransmitter which can help regulate appetite and also mood. In large doses, vitamin

B-6 can relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and morning sickness.

11. Prevent premature aging

The content of amino acids and antioxidants in rice cake with base ingredient is sticky rice flour

can help treat skin health, which can prevent premature aging. After we know a little much about

health benefits of rice cake, next we will talk about how to make one of rice cake.

This study presents the benefits and the review of the health benefits of rice cakes that can

overcome some problems with long term health issues.

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