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Sukang Iloko (cane vinegar)

Dark, mellow vinegar made by letting basi or cane juice turn sour in burnay jars. A must for Ilocano cooking.

Who makes it

How it’s made

  1. Ferment cane juice as for basi.
  2. Leave it longer, covered with cloth, until vinegar bacteria turn it sour.
  3. Age, filter and bottle.

Who buys it

Households, restaurants, pasalubong shops and Filipino stores abroad.

Rules to know

FDA License to Operate and product registration. Requirements change, so confirm with the agency before you start selling.

Where it’s made in the Philippines

Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur.

How to start small

Simpler than basi and no excise tax. Good bottles and labels help it travel.

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