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Documenting and Showcasing Filipino Rice-Based Food Heritage

kaKanin+ is a digital platform developed by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) that documents, maps, and showcases rice-based food products from across the Philippines. It brings together research, culture, and local knowledge into one accessible space, allowing users to explore and better understand the diversity of Filipino rice-based delicacies.

Project Background

kaKanin+ was developed under the project Food Product Development and Innovation in Rice and Other Crops. The initiative focuses on the inventory, documentation, and mapping of rice-based food products (RBFPs) in different regions of the country.

Through field surveys, key informant interviews, and documentation of traditional food processing practices, the project gathers valuable information on the diversity, cultural context, and local production of these products. The platform serves as a centralized system for organizing and sharing this information with researchers, institutions, and the wider public.

Project Objectives

The development of kaKanin+ aims to:

  • Conduct inventory, mapping, and market assessment of rice-based food products across the Philippines
  • Generate baseline information that supports food science, technology, and policy initiatives
  • Provide a knowledge platform where rice-based food products can be accessed, studied, and appreciated

Our Goal

kaKanin+ aims to make knowledge about Filipino rice-based foods more accessible while supporting research, product development, and the preservation of culinary heritage. By highlighting regional diversity and traditional practices, the platform also emphasizes the role of rice in Filipino culture and local livelihoods.

Rice-based delicacy documentation

Project Team

Rice Chemistry and Food Science Division (RCFSD)

Riza G. Abilgos-Ramos

Rosaly V. Manaois

Liafail dC. Davalos

Crystal Mae I. Cortez

Socioeconomics Division (SED)

Jaime A. Manalo IV

Mark Joseph Zuniga

Information Systems Division (ISD)

Luis Alejandre I. Tamani

Consolacion D. Diaz

Arturo Arocena Jr.

Mark Timothy Rivera

Mighty Jemuel C. Sotto