8/27/08

King Kong, traditional Peruvian pastry likely to be exported to Mexico

King Kong, traditional Peruvian pastry likely to be exported to Mexico. Photo/Andina/Archive Lima, Aug. 26 (ANDINA).- Peruvian San Roque company plans to export this year to Mexico the traditional pastry of Lambayeque called "king kong", that consists of several sheets of a type of shortbread stuffed with manjar blanco, peanuts and cooked fruits such as pineapple, reported today the manager of the company, Jorge Piscoya.
Peru's government also shows expectations for a possible exportation of this product to South American countries.

Piscoya emphasized that after the successful exportation of "king kong" to the US market, the product has also been offered to the Peruvian communities in Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Sweden, Switzerland and Japan.

"After great difficulties, we are sending to Japan half a ton monthly", he added.

Publication: Andina - English Newswire
Provider: Andina
Date: August 27, 2008

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