Pastillas Origins

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Satisfy your cravings with this famous soft milk candy.

Pastillas or Pastillas de Leche is a milk-based confectionery which originated in the town of San Miguel in Bulacan, Philippines. Pastillas-making later spread to other regions such as in the provinces of Cagayan and Masbate.

Pastillas aka Pastillas de Leche

Initially, pastillas de leche were primarily home made by carabao-rearing farmers then a small-scale industry on the food product grew. Pastillas were made either from carabao or cow milk; or both. Refined sugar and lemon juice are also added during pastillas-making.

Origin of Pastillas

In San Miguel, Bulacan, the origin place of pastillas, the Pastillas Festival has been celebrated every May since 2006. The paper-cut form of pabalat is also linked to pastillas which involves making elaborate paper-cut designs from wrappers used in pastillas.


Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastillas