Learning Culture Through Candy In Banos, Ecuador
You’ll find tons of these stands all over Banos
Many people know Banos, Ecuador , for its many waterfalls, natural hot springs, and array of adventure activities. However, did you know the locals are obsessed with sweets? The typical specialty in Ecaudor is a taffy made of sugar cane called “melcocha”, with most of the production occurring in Banos. It is made from boiled raw cane syrup, and is created completely by hand.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpktWcxW_tQ]As you walk down the street, you’ll also see men and woman twisting and molding heavy tubes of the sweet, which you can see for yourself in the above video. The treat has an extremely sweet, sticky taste, kind of like honey or maple syrup, and a stretchy texture. While I enjoyed it as a desert or end to a meal, you’ll see locals eating it morning, noon, and night.
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