Sweet Treats That Travel Well
OZAMIZ CITY - For something sweet, yema spreads and classic banana chips are two practical choices. Cristy Pasalubong Food Products in Barangay Doña Consuelo, Ozamiz City, lists mango, nutty, and coconut yema spreads alongside classic banana chips among its products. Current online listings also show the Ozamiz-based maker offering its mango yema spread, making it an accessible option for travelers who want something packaged and easy to share. The combination works for different tastes: spreads suit bread and snacks, while banana chips need little preparation. They also provide a simple introduction to the city's growing collection of small-batch food businesses.
Savory Pasalubong With a Local Character
Travelers who prefer savory gifts have more distinctive choices. Cristy Pasalubong's product lineup includes Bangus Pastil, chicken pastil, bangus in corn oil, adobong lumayagan, sardines with tausi, and Inun-unan Budlisan. The Bangus Pastil is especially notable because BFAR-10 reported that Cristy's spicy version placed second in the “Most Innovative Food Product” competition during the 2026 National Agriculture and Fisheries Technology Exhibition. That gives this particular souvenir an interesting story to accompany the jar. Instead of simply buying packaged food, visitors can bring home a product connected to Ozamiz's local food entrepreneurship and the region's fisheries sector.
Familiar Flavors, Plus Something to Discover
A final souvenir category is the everyday market find: ampao, tablea, dried fish, and other local food products that visitors may encounter around Ozamiz's public market and central shopping areas. A 2026 Ozamiz travel guide specifically identifies ampao and tablea among the items worth looking for, while describing the public market near the port as a place to find dried fish and local produce. For travelers wanting something more substantial, the city's connection to nearby food destinations also makes it possible to combine an Ozamiz stay with regional pasalubong shopping. The result is a souvenir list built around flavor rather than mass-produced keepsakes.
