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19+ Food Gift Ideas for Any Occasion

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Gifting food is often easier than picking an item for each person on your gifting list. Food can be consumed, easily bought in bulk, and usually doesn’t end up among items that remain unused by a recipient.

But it can also be tricky, especially because many food items have short expiration dates. Plus if you’re giving it during birthdays and Christmases, people’s fridges and pantries are usually full and your gift might not be consumed right away.

Here we’ve listed several food gift ideas and healthy snacks that have longer expiration dates so your recipient can enjoy them for longer. These items are also available through online stores in the Philippines, helping you save time and avoid traffic jams especially if you’re buying gifts for the holidays.


Chocolates

Looking for something for the chocolate lovers in your life? Gift them with a healthier option. Aside from their mood-boosting powers, dark chocolates are rich in minerals and antioxidants.

If you’re looking for vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free options, check out Cacao Culture’s store. This social enterprise also offers unique dark chocolate flavors like siling labuyo, calamansi cheesecake, and green mango & salt. They also sell Malagos chocolate bars and unsweetened tablea.


Native Delicacies with a Twist

Looking for viands? Check out gourmet versions of Filipino dishes and and street foods. Aside from gourmet tuyo variants, GreenFood also has smoked bangus. Meanwhile, Yayay’s gourmet chicken isaw comes in five variants: sisig, barbecue, tocino, spicy, and garlic.


Nuts, Dried Fruits, and Dried Vegetables

Nuts and dried fruit and vegetables are a great option if you’re looking for healthy food gift ideas with long expiration dates. It’s also a perfect gift for travelers who love having something to snack on while on the road.

If you’re looking for the most nutritious nuts, below are several options according to Healthline. You can easily buy these (and more) at Naturefood Organics and other stores below.



Condiment Sets

Looking for gifts for people who love to cook and eat? Consider giving them spice, herbs, and seasonings to add to their home cooking arsenal. Online stores like Lekha’s, Susmaryosep, and Jam’s Gourmet already have pre-packed condiment gift sets, but they also sell individual bottles so you can pick only the flavorings you want.