Dalayap Coco Jam: The Sweet Heart of Allacapan

Nestled in the rural barangay of Dalayap, Allacapan, Cagayan, lies a humble story of transformation, where coconut trees sway, and community spirit thrives. Here, amid rice paddies and vegetable plots, a group of dedicated women from a local agrarian cooperative have crafted something truly special: Dalayap Coco Jam.

🌾 From Barangay to Breakfast Table. Dalayap is a small barangay of just over 600 residents, with farming as its backbone, around 80 % of households till the land for rice, vegetables, corn, and coconuts. It’s in this fertile setting that coco jam was born—not just as food, but as a lifeline and a source of collective pride.

🍯 A Sweet Tradition Revived. Using coconut milk and brown sugar, boiled low and slow over wood-fired stoves, the women churn out a velvety spread that’s rich, naturally sweet, and dairy-free. The result? A beautifully caramelized jam that glistens under the morning sun—a taste that brings memories of warm pandesal breakfasts and heartfelt conversation.

🤝 A Community United. What began as a home kitchen project quickly blossomed into a cooperative endeavor. Through support from the Department of Agrarian Reform’s livelihood-development programs, such as the Village Level Farm-Focused Enterprise Development (VLFED) Project, these women received training in food safety, packaging, and branding. Working together in shared facilities, they ensure consistency, quality, and a story behind every jar.

🌍 Farms to Fairs — With Heart. Their coco jam travels beyond Dalayap’s humble roads. It has made its way to Allacapan’s town fairs, local Kadiwa markets, and even regional showcases like the National Agraryo Trade Fair. Each jar carries more than sweetness—it carries a community’s resilience, its heritage, and the promise of sustainable rural development.

💛 The Ripple Effect. *Healthier choice: Made from all-natural ingredients—coconut milk, brown sugar, no preservatives, ideal for modern, health-conscious consumers.

*Women-led growth: Managed by local agrarian women, the enterprise uplifts household incomes and fosters financial independence.

*Sustainable farming: Uses coconuts grown in local backyards, promoting biodiversity and reducing reliance on monocrops.

*Pride & identity: Each jar tells a story of Dalayap—its coconut groves, its hardworking families, and its vibrant culture.

✨ Tasting Notes & Traditions

Try Dalayap Coco Jam:

* Warmed atop fresh pandesal or rice cakes.

* Stirred into oatmeal for a tropical twist.

* As filling for local pastries—mini ensaymadas, bibingka, or scones.

* Straight from the spoon, when you need a simple, sweet moment.

💬 Voices of Dalayap. The smiles of the women who produce it tell the real story. Teams open jars, exchange family anecdotes, and talk about dreams, plans to expand, (already FDA certification), or supply cafés in Tuguegarao. For them, coco jam isn’t just food—it’s proof that community effort makes sweetness.

Dalayap Coco Jam isn’t your ordinary spread. It’s home, heritage, and hope—bottled. With every spoonful, you savor the flavor of Dalayap’s soil, the warmth of its people, and the promise of rural renewal.