Laksoy Trivia

Nipa palm tree is locally known on its productivity in terms of sap due to its abundance growing along river banks and swampy areas. The Nipa Sap was scientifically discovered by indigenous people as a material to produce by making it a laksoy native wine. Unlike to other similar Palm trees such as coconut tree and palm oil tree they produce less sap and cannot processed into wine.

The fruit of the Nipa palm tree is the one being taking cared. They are harvested depending upon the maturity of its bough and fruits. To obtain a greater yield of the desire sap grade. The cutting of the fruits to produce nipa sap it involves a rather unusual kicking and beating process. The idea is to lossen the fibers inside and to produce more sap.

The making of laksoy wine has become a money earning venture . Since, there are small scale industries producing laksoy wine in Caraga Region particularly Butuan City. Since, it is cheaper than the other local wines. It is available in the market locally and even for export. It is popular drink of the Butuanon during festival occasions and social gatherings.

Mrs. T's Fruitilicious Fruit Products

"Mrs. T's" Fruit Juices-all natural and ready-to-drink, with five different flavors: Mango, Tamarind, Santol, Buko & Guyabano

"Mrs. T's" Fruit Leather/Gummies - Mango Chewy, Tamarind Bombs & Guyabano Rolls

 Mango Juice

Price : Php.18.00 / Bottle 330ml

 Tamarind Juice

Price : Php. 16.00 / Bottle 330ml

 Tamarind Bombs

Price : Php. 30.00 / Pack

Bukayo

Price : Php. 30.00 / Pack

 MangoLeather

Price : Php. 30.00 / Pack

Don Egmedio's Lacsoy Products

"Don Egmedio's Laksoy"-a nipa palm liquor,locally known as laksoy is said to bring back Butuan's hundred years of tradition. It is distilled from nipa sap which abounds in the area. It is already the native Butuanon's favorite drink even before the coming of the Spaniards. It is definitely one of the best tasting local drink in the island. "Don Egmedio" is the first and only local brand which further develops Laksoy, bottled and flavored it w/ 8 fruit flavors. A product which Butuanons can proudly say "Ato Ini" . . .

"Doña Violeta's Laksoy"-specially blended for the ladies who want to have a taste of the exotic drink.

Don Egmedio Fruit Flavored Lacsoy

• Price: Php 120.00 / Bottle  120 ml all fruit flavors
• 20% Alcohol
• Best when Chilled

         

 

Don Egmedio Primera

• Price: Php 250.00 / Bottle  120 ml Primera (Asstd. Dried Fruits)
• 20% Alcohol
• Best when Chilled

Doña Violeta Lady's Drink

• Price: Php120.00 / Bottle  120 ml
• 20% Alcohol
• Best when Chilled