Why Muscuvado Sugar is Disappearing

Do you know how muscovado is made? Dominga and Pablo are one of the few that still produce this sugar in the traditional way in the Philippines. Their lives depend on this product that they sell from their home and has also enabled them to send their kids to school. However, as they grow older each day, the future of their business is still uncertain since their children have chosen a different path. It's been made here for centuries, however is getting replaced by more effecient sugar can processing which produces the refined sugars that stock our pantries. Muscovado has more natural molasses content, giving it a deep color and a toffee flavor that we prefer using.There is a sugar shortage in the Philippines, if you'll believe it, the government has resorted to importing more sugar to reach the demands of people, hence resulting in higher prices which directly affect locally owned businesses. We have such great artisans in the Philippines, so when selecting your ingredients for your next cooking session, search them out and see how you can support them! For orders: Catherine Bello - 09067010251 Facebook:   / houseofmuscovado   Special thanks to: Bello Family: Catherine and Greg Bello Dominga and Pablo Bello Jump to: (0:00) Intro (2:00) Making Muscovado (8:50) Outro ------------------------------- We are looking for collaborators, content producers, brands, and anyone who has a story to tell. Email us at [email protected] The Fat Kid Inside Studios Erwan Heussaff - Founder Kashka Gaddi - Content Producer Eamonn Quizon - Cinematographer Edel Cayetano - Story Producer Harold Singzon - Story Producer Mary Lournette Baligod - Story Producer Kleo Balares - Editorial Producer Hans Rivera - Multimedia Producer Julius Rivera - Camera Operator Steven Sune - Editor Lorraine Santos - Editor Dana Blaze - Editor Ivan Christian Cocjin - Editor Martin Narisma - Food Editor Kathryna de Bustos - Content Manager Chester Velasco - Production Assistant Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant Dustin Dagamac - Colorist Sofia Paderes - Graphic Designer Kim Manuel - Graphic Designer Roanne Salvacion - Accountant Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant Social Media:   / featrmedia     / featrmedia     / featrmedia     / erwan     / erwanheussaff