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They’re Back! The Sauces That Complete Every Filipino Dish Have Returned to the U.S.

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<p>For us Pinoys, everything just tastes better with the right sawsawan. We love our lechon sauce. We can’t get enough of that sweet-salty banana ketchup that makes barbecue, hotdogs, and tortang talong taste like home. </p><p>That’s why, for months, Filipino kitchens and restaurants across America felt something was missing as Mang Tomas, Jufran, and UFC Banana Sauce—the staples we grew up with—went off grocery shelves, leaving countless meals incomplete. </p><p>Finally, those mealtimes can be Pinas-Sarap, Pinas-Saya once more. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756187831070514417524_1502816147873510_4332437408461263986_n.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>NutriAsia, the trusted name behind these homegrown condiments, has brought them back—<strong>same taste you’ve loved through the years</strong>, but now with a fresh, FDA-approved formulation. Pinoys can once again enjoy the familiar flavors that defined their childhood and family gatherings, now fully compliant with U.S. food safety standards. </p><p>“We’re committed to the safety and satisfaction of our customers in the U.S.,” says Mario Mendoza, NutriAsia’s Head of International Business. “After months of reformulating and meeting every requirement, we’re thrilled to bring our sauces back to our kababayans—without changing the taste they know and love.” </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F4160520814169675%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>And with this great news, Filipino restaurants from Los Angeles to New York are celebrating. Now that their beloved sauces are back to coat their dishes in that familiar, comforting flavor, cooking has never been this exciting.  </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17561879738401756188017168.png" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>“Mang Tomas is part of our lechon experience — you just can’t replace that taste,” says Elvie Chan, owner of Dollar Hits in L.A. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17561880656681756188109497.png" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17561881443481756188188528.png" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>The best part? The sauces are already shipping nationwide—yup, no need for pasabuy. That means you can start restocking your pantry and bringing back the flavors that make your dishes truly Filipino. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756188253130New Project.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>So whether you’re grilling, frying, or roasting, make sure your table has the sauces that make every meal feel like home. </p><p>Mang Tomas. Jufran. UFC Banana Sauce. </p><div><strong>Pinas-Sarap. Pinas-Saya. Back for good.</strong></div>

<p>Mang Tomas, Jufran, UFC Banana Sauce—the <i>ultimate trio of Pinoy sawsawan</i>—is back in U.S. grocery stores to bring back the taste you’ve loved through the years.</p>

Mang Tomas, Jufran, UFC Banana Sauce—the ultimate trio of Pinoy sawsawan —is back in U.S. grocery stores to bring back the taste you’ve loved through the years.

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They’re Back! The Sauces That Complete Every Filipino Dish Have Returned to the U.S.

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Published Aug 26, 2025 02:23 PM PHT

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Updated Nov 08, 2025 09:29 AM PHT

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