Macapuno

Once opened, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The syrup helps preserve it.

Drain excess syrup before using if you want to control the sweetness.

It's delicious added to halo-halo, ice cream, or as a topping for cakes.

Try blending it into smoothies for a tropical twist.

Milk (dairy or non-dairy)

Ice cream

Fruit (e.g., mango, jackfruit)

Sweetened condensed milk

Ube (purple yam)

Confusing it with regular shredded coconut; macapuno has a unique jelly-like texture.

Over-sweetening dishes when macapuno is already packed in syrup.