Best Venezuelan snacks

Venezuelan sweets, an explosion of flavors
Venezuelan sweets have something that's hard to forget: their flavor. Wherever you go, thinking about any of Venezuela's typical sweets is synonymous with fun; it brings back memories of afternoons spent playing games while eating sweets or enjoying a delicious chocolate cookie.

Each Venezuelan candy can represent a specific moment in a person's life, and if you're Venezuelan, you surely have fond memories of Cocosette, Pirulín, Galleta María, Toronto, Nucita, or Marilu. And how could we forget chocolate spreads and chocolates? Like milk chocolate, Ovaltine, and Galak chocolate. Whether you're from Venezuela or not, and you find yourself in the United States, we present Venezuelan candies—an explosion of flavors you simply must try.

Here you will find all the information you need to know about Cocosette, Pirulín, Galleta María, Toronto, Nucita, Marilu, Milk Chocolate, Ovomaltina and Galak Chocolate, and if you want to buy any of the sweets to try them, at Latin Sabor we will help you.

What are Venezuelan sweets?
We refer to "Venezuelan sweets" as all those cookies and candies that have been part of the Venezuelan market for many years. The word "sweet" means any edible product with a pleasant flavor, but fortunately, the cookies and candies we've mentioned here are not only delicious but also nutritious.

In the realm of sweets, Venezuela boasts dozens upon dozens of products that have become part of the country's culture and that today represent the characteristic Venezuelan flavor, accompanied by typical regional ingredients (such as cacao) and other treats that make Venezuelan sweets a delicacy that's hard to ignore. Venezuelan sweets you should know include:

Cocosette: Cocosette is a coconut cream-filled cookie from Nestlé. It's one of the most well-known cookies in Venezuela, and currently, they offer several varieties that are very popular both in the country and abroad. If you'd like to learn more about Cocosette, HERE's a link to another post where you can find out more about the cookie.
Pirulin: Pirulin is a mini wafer-shaped cookie filled with chocolate and hazelnut cream. It's a product that has been on the Venezuelan market for several decades and is currently sold abroad under the name Pirucream. These chocolate wafers are delicious and are definitely one of the country's star products. If you want to know more about Pirulin, I invite you to read the following entry HERE.
Maria cookie: the Maria cookie is, without a doubt, the most well-known and beloved cookie in Venezuela. It is a sweet, vanilla-flavored cookie from the Galletas Puig brand, which has become very popular abroad for being the perfect base for making chilled marquesas (a type of Venezuelan cake).
Marilú Cookie: Marilú is a cookie filled with chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry cream from the Galletas Puig brand. It's a cookie that has been on the market for many years and is part of Venezuelan culture. Its flavor is unique, largely due to the fact that it uses the same recipe as the Maria cookie.

Toronto: The Toronto is a popular Venezuelan chocolate from the Savoy brand, shaped like a sphere. It's a chocolate filled with hazelnut paste and covered with a layer of soft chocolate and a layer of chocolate syrup, giving it an appetizing appearance.
Nucita: Nucita is a chocolate cream from Empresas Sindoni that comes in two flavors: milk chocolate (which is the light part) and hazelnut chocolate (which is the darker cream).

This product is legendary, and thanks to that, most Venezuelans are familiar with most of the presentations that the brand launched on the market since its beginnings, such as the presentation in a pitcher, glass cup, tube (the favorite of the little ones in the house), plastic cup and even the snack one that comes with a plastic lollipop so you can eat the chocolate cream.

Milk chocolate: Savoy brand milk chocolate has been on the market for over eight decades and is one of the tastiest and best-known chocolates in Venezuela. It is still available today in various sizes, with the 130g bar being one of the most popular.

It is worth noting that milk chocolate is used in other sweets, as well as in chocolate drinks such as hot chocolate or even for making cakes – although there are dark chocolate tablets especially for this from the Savoy brand, milk chocolate has a subtle flavor that is pleasing to everyone.

Ovaltine: Ovaltine is a product from the same family as Flips, Alfonso Rivas & Cia. CA. It's a small tube filled with incredibly delicious chocolate. Ovaltine is currently available in several sizes, but the 35g tube is the most popular. However, if you're looking for more strength, the larger size, Ovaltine Maxi (100g), is an excellent option.

Galak Chocolate: Savoy's soft chocolate is known as Galak Chocolate, a presentation of the Venezuelan brand's chocolates that managed to position itself in the market with its comical packaging presentation (in which you can see a cow that represents the milk used to make the chocolate) and, of course, for its sweet and creamy taste.
The meaning of Venezuelan sweets in Venezuelan culture
For over six decades, Venezuelans have cultivated a culinary culture that focuses not only on traditional dishes and sweets, but also on commercial products that have been part of the Venezuelan market since the 1950s. And although some of these treats arrived at different times, each one is a part of the childhood of many adults today and, fortunately, continues to be enjoyed by new generations.

A product can be part of incredible moments, whether in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. And if there's one thing a treat can evoke, it's a memory through its flavor. Venezuela has always been known for its tourist sites, natural beauty, and the unique character of its people, but when it comes to commercial cookies and sweets, such as Cocosette, Pirulín, Galleta María, Toronto, Nucita, Marilu, milk chocolate, Ovaltina, and Galak chocolate, having the opportunity to try one of them is like feeling at home.

Although the flavors may be different, as well as the manufacturers, a sweet treat can make you feel happy, remind you of happy moments from the past and even improve your mood, and for those Venezuelans who are outside the country, enjoying the taste of one of these delicacies is a pleasant experience that transports them to a fleeting and happy time.

Buy Venezuelan sweets: where and how to buy them?
Buying sweets isn't as easy as it was when you were a kid. For Venezuelans currently living in the United States, finding Venezuelan products is quite an ordeal, let alone the famous sweets we're featuring for you today. That's why we're telling you where you can find them so you can buy everything you want.

Where to find Venezuelan sweets
The first point is the most important: finding Venezuelan snacks in the United States can be complicated if you're not in Miami, and that's why we have a quick and quite convenient solution: Latin Sabor.

At Latin Sabor, we specialize in Latin American products for those who want to enjoy Latin American cuisine with the right ingredients. That's why we've included a section especially for Venezuelans: Flavors of Venezuela.

In this section of our store, you'll find a wide variety of Venezuelan products, including those much-loved sweets. You'll find Cocosette, Pirulín, Maria cookies, Toronto, Nucita, Marilu, milk chocolate, Ovaltine, and Galak chocolate, and best of all, you can enjoy affordable packages that let you take home everything you want.

Now, if online shopping isn't your strong suit, another option for finding Venezuelan treats is the Walmart supermarket chain, which you can find in many US cities and, of course, in Miami. However, since some of the treats we mentioned aren't very well-known, you might not find them all. So, if you want to try every single Venezuelan treat, you can rely on Latin Sabor.

How to buy Venezuelan sweets
If you chose Latin Sabor for our wide variety of Venezuelan sweets, then the shopping process will be a breeze. Choose any of the products we have in stock, and ideally, take advantage of our Venezuelan sweets offers so you can save money and satisfy your craving for sweet cookies and chocolate.

Offers may vary depending on the season. For example, we currently have offers on Venezuelan sweets and cookies, such as: Delicias Venezuela Chocolate Maria Cookies (136g pack), Traditional Maria Cookies 4 Pack (168g pack), Cocosette Cookies Pack, Cocosette and Susy Cookies Pack, Puig Marilu Chocolate Cookies, and Susy Chocolate Cookies Pack. It's worth noting that in this section you'll also find other Venezuelan treats that are real gems (and that you absolutely must try!), such as Sorbeticos Vanilla Wafer Cookies and the Extra Chocolate Cookie (which comes in a box of 10 units that will last you for days).

But generally speaking, at Latin Sabor you can stock up on all the most delicious and popular Venezuelan sweets without any problem. We're constantly adding new products so our customers can enjoy their favorite treats while watching a movie or spending a weekend with their family.

Buy your favorite Venezuelan treat with these simple steps
If you've chosen our online store to stock your pantry with all the Venezuelan treats you've been wanting to try, then the final step is to make your purchase. At Latin Sabor, we value efficiency, so we strive to make the product selection and purchase process as simple and quick as possible. That's why we've summarized the steps you'll need to take at Latin Sabor to buy your favorite Venezuelan treats:

Add the Venezuelan treats to your shopping cart.
When you're finished, go to your shopping cart to review the products you've added and check the quantity. The total amount will be calculated as you add more items, so you can easily keep track of your purchase. If you recently added a product to your cart and it hasn't updated, refresh the page to see it and the current price.

Verify the receipt with the total amount due and include your US residential address. To continue, press the Checkout button.
Next, an information form will appear that you must complete in order to finalize the order.

If you're already a regular customer, you can select the "customer" option and skip this step. If you're not, please include your details, such as: first name, last name, company name (optional), country, street address (house number or street name), city, province, postal code, phone number, and email address. If you have all this information ready, filling out the form will only take a few minutes.

The next step is to choose your preferred payment method, which can be a PayPal account or a credit card. Finally, you can complete your purchase.
It's important to note that the form includes an option to create an account directly from the payment form. This way, you'll have a Latin Sabor account and can make purchases without having to fill out the form every time. Your data will be protected, and you'll be able to take advantage of discounted credits, which will be very useful when making larger purchases.

Enjoy your favorite Venezuelan treats with free delivery!
If you live in the United States, you'll be happy to know that Latin Sabor's delivery service is free. Just provide your address, and we'll take care of the rest.

Let's eat!
Whether it's your first time trying Venezuelan sweets or you haven't tasted them in years, your taste buds will be delighted by the variety of sweet and addictive flavors found in many of the sweets we feature at Latin Sabor.

From Maria cookies with a hint of vanilla to the addictive flavors of Ovaltine or Pirulin, the experience of eating some of Venezuela's sweets will be something you'll remember.

Conclusion
Did you enjoy Venezuelan sweets? Any expectations you might have about the flavor of Venezuelan sweets will never do justice to their incredible and subtle taste. If there's one thing to highlight about Venezuelan products, it's their unforgettable flavor, which you can gradually incorporate into your diet without even realizing it.

Furthermore, if you have young children at home, they can enjoy a variety of flavors that never get old. This is one of the reasons why Venezuelan sweets are so popular in Latin America and the United States: they are unique, have been on the market for years, and boast an inspiring history of hard work that has endured through generations.

Without a doubt, having the opportunity to try some Venezuelan sweets or cookies is a pleasure that few can afford when they are abroad, and that is why at Latin Sabor we look for ways to bring to your home those pleasures that only a good Venezuelan sweet and chocolate can bring.

What are you waiting for to buy your favorite Venezuelan treats? Contact us if you'd like to place a custom order or if you're looking for a specific product. We also invite you to follow us on our social media channels to stay up-to-date on the products we'll be bringing in the coming months.

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