Best Filipino Snacks in the Philippines: 7 Local Snack Sellers to Buy From

Whether it is merienda, pulutan, or a box of pasalubong for the family, Filipino snacks are about much more than the usual chips and crackers. Local makers across the country are turning bananas, mangoes, peanuts, fish, chicken, and even lettuce into crunchy, sweet, and savory treats.

This guide lists seven FarmyHub sellers offering local snacks, from Cebu masareal and dried mangoes to banana chips and different kinds of chicharon. Every listing below links to its FarmyHub page, so you can compare prices, check minimum orders, and contact the seller directly. You can also browse all snack listings on FarmyHub.

What Are the Most Popular Filipino Snacks?

The most popular Filipino (Pinoy) snacks include banana chips, chicharon (crispy fried crackling), dried mangoes, masareal (a sweet peanut treat from Cebu), and otap (a flaky, sugar-dusted pastry). Here is a quick Filipino snacks list by type:

• Banana chips: thin fried slices of banana, sold sweet, salted, or flavored. See all banana chips and fruit snacks.

• Chicharon and crackling snacks: traditionally made from pork rinds, now also from fish skin and catfish (hito), chicken and rabbit, and usually dipped in spiced vinegar.

• Dried mangoes: chewy, crispy, chocolate-coated, or spicy; a popular pasalubong. Browse dried mango from local sellers.

• Pasalubong sweets: masareal and other nut snacks and otap and Filipino pastries from Cebu.

• Newer ideas: lettuce chips and vegetable snacks, jerky, and insect-based snacks.

All the snacks below are listed by FarmyHub sellers. Prices are the average unit prices shown on each listing and can change, and pack sizes differ from seller to seller, so always check the listing or message the seller before you order.

Healthy Filipino Snacks to Try

Looking for healthy snacks in the Philippines? Here are healthy snacks to buy online, ordered directly from FarmyHub sellers.

• Lettuce Chips (Pilar, Bataan): Healthy snack chips made from real lettuce leaves, including a “Healthy Crisps (less salt)” flavor.

• Rabbit Jerky & Quail Jerky (Cagayan de Oro): High-protein, lean meat snack options.

• Pickled Quail Eggs (Cagayan de Oro): Protein-rich and ready to eat.

• Chiton Seafood Chicharon (Tiaong, Quezon): A lighter, high-protein seafood alternative to pork chicharon.

• Chewy Dried Mango (Cebu): A fruit-based pick for healthy snacks with fruit, best enjoyed in smaller portions.

• GRUBilicious Chichaworm (Cotabato): An insect-protein snack for more adventurous eaters.

Prices on these listings start from about ₱37, so many of these are cheap healthy snacks you can try before ordering more.

Filipino Snack Prices at a Glance

Here is a quick price guide based on the average unit prices on the listings below. Pack sizes and weights differ, so this is a rough comparison only.

1. Kham Yors - Masareal, Otap & Dried Mangoes (Lapu-Lapu, Cebu)

Kham Yors sells Cebu-style pasalubong and dried fruit snacks from Pusok, Lapu-Lapu. The listings here are mostly dried mangoes in different styles (chewy, chips, chocolate balls, spicy), plus masareal and Shamrock otap.

What they offer:

Masareal Pasalubong - ₱58 avg. unit, MOQ 10

Shamrock Otap - ₱580 avg. unit, MOQ 1

Chewy Dried Mango - ₱37 avg. unit, MOQ 1

Dried Mango Chocolate Balls 50g -  ₱65 avg. unit, MOQ 5

Dried Mango Chips - ₱68 avg. unit, MOQ 10

Dried Mango Chips 100g - ₱70 avg. unit, MOQ 10

Dried Mango Spicy - ₱102 avg. unit, MOQ 100

Highlights:

✔ The only seller in this list with masareal and otap.

✔ The widest range of dried mango styles here, from ₱37 to ₱102 per unit.

✔ Some listings start at MOQ 1, handy for trying a snack before buying more.

Location: Pusok, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu

Best for: pasalubong shoppers, dried mango fans, and small stores or gift shops that want Cebu snacks.

2. Claribel Ann Macario - Flavored Banana Chips & Sweet-Spicy Dried Mangoes (Davao City)

Claribel Ann Macario is a Davao City seller listing two snack favorites: flavored banana chips and a sweet and spicy dried mango, both with a low minimum order of 3.

What they offer:

Flavored Banana Chips - ₱35 avg. unit, MOQ 3

Sweet & Spicy Dried Mangoes - ₱140 avg. unit, MOQ 3

Highlights:

✔ Flavored banana chips for buyers who want more than plain or salted.

✔ A sweet and spicy take on dried mangoes.

✔ Small MOQ of 3 on both listings.

Location: Talomo, Davao City

Best for: Davao buyers and small-batch shoppers who want banana chips and dried mangoes without a big order.

3. Glazel Capa - Bucheron, Fishcharon, Cracklings & Salted Banana Chips (Tiaong, Quezon)

Glazel Capa lists four crunchy snacks from Lusacan, Tiaong, Quezon: chicken-based crispy bucheron, fish skin fishcharon, cracklings, and salted banana chips. Minimum orders are higher, so this store suits buyers ordering in bulk.

What they offer:

Crispy Bucheron - ₱240 avg. unit, MOQ 24

Crispy Bite Fishcharon - ₱160 avg. unit, MOQ 6

Cracklings - ₱260 avg. unit, MOQ 24

Salted Banana Chips - ₱85 avg. unit, MOQ 12

Highlights:

✔ A chicharon alternative if you want something other than pork: fish skin and  chicken options.

✔ Salted banana chips for a savory take on a classic.

✔ Fishcharon starts at MOQ 6, the lowest in the store.

✔ The “Cracklings” listing is Chiton Seafood Chicharon, a seafood crackling made from chiton, a type of mollusk. It can be a higher-protein alternative to pork chicharon.

Location: Lusacan, Tiaong, Quezon

Best for: resellers, sari-sari stores, and gift shops buying several packs at a time (MOQ 6 to 24).

4. Dominic Ayo - Hito Chicharon, Original & Spicy (Davao City)

Dominic Ayo sells chicharon made from hito (catfish) in Davao City, in an original and a spicy flavor. Both listings have a minimum order of just 1.

What they offer:

Hito Chicharon Original Flavor - ₱100 avg. unit, MOQ 1

Hito Chicharon Spicy Flavor - ₱100 avg. unit, MOQ 1

Highlights:

✔ Two flavors at the same price, so easy to compare.

✔ MOQ 1, good for a first taste.

Location: Davao City, Davao del Sur

Best for: anyone curious about non-pork chicharon who wants to order a single pack first.

5. Jojo Abella (CdeO Integrated Farm) - Rabbit Chicharon, Jerky & Pickled Quail Eggs

CdeO Integrated Farm in Cagayan de Oro lists ready-to-eat snacks made from rabbit and quail: chicharon, jerky, and pickled eggs. These are good picks if you want something different for pulutan.

What they offer:

Crispy Rabbit Chicharon - ₱100 avg. unit, MOQ 5

Savory Rabbit Jerky - ₱130 avg. unit, MOQ 5

Savory Quail Jerky - ₱130 avg. unit, MOQ 5

Pickled Quail Eggs - ₱120 avg. unit, MOQ 5

Highlights:

✔ Four ready-to-eat meat snacks from one farm.

✔ Same MOQ (5) across every listing.

Location: Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental

Best for: pulutan and gathering food, and adventurous eaters who want to try rabbit or quail.

6. Jared Balderama - Lettuce Chips (Pilar, Bataan)

Jared Balderama sells lettuce chips from Wawa, Pilar, Bataan: dried lettuce leaves turned into a thin, crisp chip. It is a good listing for buyers who want a lighter, vegetable-based snack.

What they offer:

Lettuce Chips - ₱130 avg. unit, MOQ 5

Highlights:

✔ A vegetable-based snack instead of the usual flour or fried options.

✔ Five flavors available: Honey Butter, Sour Cream, BBQ (mild spicy), Garlic Parmesan, and Healthy Crisps (less salt).

Location: Wawa, Pilar, Bataan

Best for: shoppers looking for a lighter, veggie-style crunch. Check the label for ingredients.

7. John Paul Cabangal - GRUBilicious Chichaworm (Pigkawayan, Cotabato)

John Paul Cabangal sells GRUBilicious Chichaworm, a toasted insect-based snack from Pigkawayan, Cotabato. It is a chicharon-style crunch with a very different ingredient, for buyers who like trying new things.

What they offer:

GRUBilicious Chichaworm - ₱100 avg. unit, MOQ 2

Highlights:

✔ One of the most unusual snacks on FarmyHub.

✔ Low MOQ of 2.

Location: Pigkawayan, Cotabato

Best for: adventurous eaters and anyone curious about insect-based food. Check the listing for ingredients and flavors first.

Frequently Asked Questions About Filipino Snacks

What is chicharon in English?

Chicharon is usually described in English as fried pork rinds or pork crackling. Today, the word is also used for similar crispy snacks made from fish skin, chicken, catfish, and more.

What is chicharon made of?

Traditional chicharon is made from deep-fried pork skin. Newer versions use other ingredients, like hito (catfish), fish skin, chicken, or rabbit, as you can see in the listings above.

Is chicharon healthy?

Chicharon is a fried snack that is usually high in fat and salt, so it is best enjoyed in small portions. Non-pork versions are also fried, so check the label or ask the seller about ingredients.

What is masareal?

Masareal is a sweet peanut-based treat popular in Cebu and often bought as pasalubong. Kham Yors lists masareal pasalubong on FarmyHub.

What are healthy Filipino snacks?

Options people often look for include fruit-based snacks like dried mangoes and vegetable-based snacks like lettuce chips. Since preparation, sugar, and salt vary, read the label or ask the seller before buying. See our list of healthy Filipino snacks to try above.

What Filipino snacks make good pasalubong?
Masareal, otap, and dried mangoes are popular pasalubong choices, and banana chips travel well too. Kham Yors and Claribel Ann Macario list several of these on FarmyHub.

What is snack in Tagalog?

Snack in Tagalog is meryenda (or merienda), the light meal Filipinos eat between main meals. Packaged chips are often called chichirya.

Why Buying Direct Matters

Ordering directly from FarmyHub sellers means you see the price and minimum order upfront and can ask the maker about ingredients, flavors, and pack sizes. It also keeps your purchase closer to the small local makers behind these snacks. Compare a few listings, then message the seller before you order.

Browse all snack listings on FarmyHub

Where to Buy Filipino Snacks Online

From Cebu masareal and dried mangoes to banana chips, hito chicharon, and lettuce chips, these seven sellers show how varied Filipino snacks can be. Browse the listings, compare prices and minimum orders, and contact the sellers directly to ask about flavors, pack sizes, and availability.