The name of a product can be easily noticed, together with the name of its region.

Halawah, one of the local food or (regional products) of Pathein, is popular as Pathein Halawah. Pathein Halawah production is a small domestic Business.

U Kyaw Aye (Owner)

Shwe Myin Pyan Pathein Halawah Production

The production of Pathein Halawah was initiated since 1973. Now, it becomes a family business left to be carried on by our parents. It was produced with a special goodwill for the consumers. We used only the proper ingredients without any chemical effects. To be sweet smell, fresh and delicious snack, we made it with good methods.

In production of Halawah, (7) main ingredients are used. Depending on the freshness and quality of the ingredients, product will be tasty. The main ingredients are glutinous rice, rice, sugar, peanut oil, coconut, sesame, and butter.

Being situated in the delta region, the good quality of rice and glutinous rice can be cultivated and produced in Pathein. Moreover, fresh and hygienic coconut can also be obtained there because it is very near to coastal region. The taste of coconut is very important in making Halawah because the taste of good Halawah depends on the quality of coconut. Pathein Halawah is a booming business because all the ingredients can be obtained abundantly in Ayeyarwaddy Division.

Only pure peanut oil should be used in making Halawah. Using adulterated oil makes the consumers dissatisfied. So also, the use of sesame oil, will give the food an offensive smell of sesame. If the glutinous rice is mixed with ordinary rice, the food will be hard soon. That’s why, it is necessary to use the main ingredients in the right way. Although the making process of Halawah is not difficult, facts about the ingredients should be known thoroughly

Every process of making Halawah is carried out in accord with the steps of industrial production. Using fresh and hygienic ingredients, Pathein Halawah is one of Myanma tasty and nutritious snacks.

Being a clean and fresh snack without chemical products, Pathein Halawah is a short-run snack. That’s why, long life dry Halawah is also made. As the dry Halawah can be kept last long, it is convenient for those who want to take it on their journey.

Pathein Township is a developing Township, situated on the way to the beach resorts. So it is also a Township where visitor can take a rest and buy Pathein Halawah a regional product, as souvenir.So, it become popular as a local snack of Pathein Township, Ayeyawaddy Division.