Candy
Melcochas
Sierra (Andean Highlands), Ecuador
Chewy Ecuadorian candy of sugarcane molasses pulled until glossy and cut into bite-sized pieces. A traditional sweet from the sierra, especially Baños.
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What it is
A closer look at Melcochas.
Chewy Ecuadorian candy of sugarcane molasses pulled until glossy and cut into bite-sized pieces. A traditional sweet from the sierra, especially Baños.
What to look for
Know it when you find it.
Shiny, dark brown rectangular candies that pull and soften in the mouth, with a deep molasses flavor.
Where it belongs
Origins and
traditions.
Food rarely respects a border. These are the places the dataset connects most strongly to Melcochas.
Sierra (Andean Highlands), Ecuador
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