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But the real prize was the paste. Wrapped in dried corn husks, the deep red jelly was thick and sweet. Mateo could almost smell the tropical orchards of Baños just by looking at them.

Behind the glass counter sat an array of treasures. He started with the , small white spheres of sugar-coated peanuts that rattled like marbles in a tin. The shopkeeper, a woman with flour on her apron and a kind smile, told him they were still handmade in heavy copper pots. buy ecuadorian candy

The wooden floorboards of "Dulces de la Sierra" creaked as Mateo stepped inside, escaping the cool mist of the Quito afternoon. He wasn't just looking for a snack; he was on a mission to find the flavors of his grandmother’s childhood stories. But the real prize was the paste