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Kendi: Sari-Sari Store Sugar Rush

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For generations of Filipino children, a single peso coin held immense power: the power to choose between a crumbly Choc Nut, a powdery Mik-Mik, a chewy White Rabbit, or a stack of Haw Flakes. This episode unwraps the surprisingly complex history of these iconic sari-sari store treats. We trace their origins from Malabon to Shanghai and explore the unique rituals they inspired: from sacrilegious playground masses with candy 'ostiya' to the shared rite of passage of surviving a powdered milk choking hazard. Discover how economic necessity and a national sweet tooth transformed these simple candies into powerful symbols of nostalgia, creativity, and the enduring sweetness of Filipino childhood.

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For generations of Filipino children, a single peso coin held immense power: the power to choose between a crumbly Choc Nut, a powdery Mik-Mik, a chewy White Rabbit, or a stack of Haw Flakes. This episode unwraps the surprisingly complex history of these iconic sari-sari store treats. We trace their origins from Malabon to Shanghai and explore the unique rituals they inspired: from sacrilegious playground masses with candy 'ostiya' to the shared rite of passage of surviving a powdered milk choking hazard. Discover how economic necessity and a national sweet tooth transformed these simple candies into powerful symbols of nostalgia, creativity, and the enduring sweetness of Filipino childhood.

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