Filipinos have a strong penchant for potatoes. Whether it’s
mashed, fried, in a salad and soup, we so love the flavor and feel of the tiny
grains that melt wonderfully in each bite. Don’t we all love to eat potatoes?
It could either be chips, fries or wedges—it is indeed a Filipino staple snack.
We all love to eat potato as part of our snacks, be it in the
theater or in front of the television, it is one of the most popular sustenance
and enjoyment in the country. So when a new and healthier way to eat potatoes
are introduced in a snack that is undeniably yummy, not to mention unbelievably
affordable—Filipinos naturally goes for it! Introducing Kroketten—which
literally means “round ball”, it is Netherland’s favorite snack.
“Kroketten is one of the best ways to enjoy potato—crunchy,
filled with cheese and meat, while they’re deep fried in a healthy corn oil.
We’re now located in twelve branches which amazingly garners an impressive
response since we started operations fourth quarter of last year”, says
Kroketten president/owner Maribel Bosch.
A former hotelier boasting a vast exposure to the best cuisines
of the world, there’s no denying that Maribel is also an expert in the kitchen
and has discerning taste buds. Having been based overseas with her husband and
kids, she discovered that croquettes deserve to be in the Philippines soon for
its simple and delicious taste which she thought will appeal to all levels of
people. No wonder, her gut feel proved to be true as Kroketten is growing and
is now trending in Manila.
For only P35 per order, Kroketten offers three varieties:
Original Kroket, the original oblong shape with ground beef, chicken, and
cheese; Kroketballen, by far Filipinos’ most favorite and has three pieces of
crunchy potato balls which come with dips; and the miniballen, the bite sized
potato balls considered best for sharing.
If you plan to tweak your group’s usual snack gathering at your
place, Kroketten’s potato balls are worth serving. Since the product can last
days if stored properly and has the same great taste when properly reheated,
Kroketten is an absolutely healthy snack that will satisfy your guests whether
for private gathering or a party!
With Kroketballen’s assorted flavors, it’s no surprise that this
type is deemed the most popular. From cheese, chicken, beef, bacon, hotdog,
longganisa, pork adobo, mango, and tuyo flakes, all flavors offer an exciting
taste with a Filipino twist, especially when paired with the tasty dips. “Our
company aims to reach all levels of market A to C, for everyone to enjoy
quality, healthy and good food. We never want our products to be intimidating
that’s why we came up with a combo meal-- our five pieces mini ballen (P20) and
our four pieces mini ballen with the 6.5 oz revitalize 10 or Nutri 10 fresh
fruit drink (P35)”, adds Maribel.
By the way, it’s also amazing to know that these delicious balls
are best paired with invigorating fresh fruit juices one can ever imagine!
They’re made of the purest and natural fruit juice minus the white sugar,
branded exclusively by Vers En Snel by Kroketten. A Dutch word means fresh and
fast, it has two signature thirst quenchers. One is a certified health booster
made of mango and guyabano, the Nutri 10 while the other one is made of
succulent combo of strawberry and passion fruit called Revita 10. “Since these
drinks have no preservative, our health buff habitués can’t surely get enough
of it! If one needs an immediate vitamin boost, we recommend the Nutri 10. But
if you’re feeling tired and heavy, our Revita 10 gives an instant uplift. “And
because of the ever growing demand for this product, we’re also working on
bottling these drinks soon so anyone can take with them this healthy beverage”,
exclaims Maribel.
These perfectly composed and polished potato balls are also
considered a masterpiece without the guilt. The taste is impressive since it
offers a snacking experience that is never boring despite its flavorful taste.
Confident about the potential of the product, the company is
also open for franchise for a very affordable total investment of P195, 00 (vat
exclusive). To date, it operates in twelve malls including one with SM Mall of Asia in Pasay. Ultimately, the brand’s international flavor in design
with a unique Filipino appeal will surely make history for being the first
healthy Dutch potato snack to expand in the country.
Kroketten is located in twelve
branches: Festival Mall Alabang, Alabang Town Center, GT Tower Makati, Market!
Market!, Starmall Edsa Shaw, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Metro East, SM North
Edsa, SM Mall of Asia and SM Lipa Batangas. For inquiries on franchising, please call (632)
822-5711 or 09178596623.
