All over the world, many indigenous food traditions are disappearing due to the rise of technology and the days-long process and hard labor of making some of these foods. This is the case with Asin Tibuok. Once made by hundreds of families throughout the Albuquerque Bohol region of the Philippines, there are currently only a few “asinderos”–or salt farmers– still willing to put in the long, hot days and back breaking labor to make sure this tradition continues.
ASIN TIBOUK SALT “DINASAUR EGG”
CHF199.00
Description
Asín tibuok is a rare Filipino artisanal sea salt from the Boholano people made by filtering seawater through the ashes of charred coconut husks. Asín tibuok has a sharp taste with smoky and fruity undertones. Today, asín tibuok is only made by a handful of families and is considered an endangered heritage food
