Kaong is the fruit of the sugar palm tree. Translucently white in color and chewy in texture, the cute-sized fruits are a popular ingredient in haluhalo. They sort of look like very girthy jellybeans!
Where Does Kaong Come From?
The particular palm tree from which kaong is picked has the the scientific name Arenga pinnata.
Each tree can have literally hundreds of hanging kaong nuts!
How Green Kaong Fruits Turn Into White Jellybeans
The green-skinned fruits are cut in half and the white jellybeans are plucked out!
