Back-to-School and Beyond: Why Mr. Hat Gulaman Deserves a Spot in Your Everyday Kitchen (and Lunchbox)

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Let’s be real: once the school year kicks in, it’s game on. Mornings start earlier, traffic gets worse, and suddenly everyone’s juggling work, classes, deadlines—and, of course, meals. Whether you’re a parent packing baon, a student rushing between lectures, or someone just trying to eat better during a packed weekday, meal planning quickly becomes one more thing on the to-do list.

If you're looking to keep things interesting—whether for lunchboxes, meriendas, or last-minute desserts—there’s one pantry staple that might surprise you: gulaman. Most of us know it from childhood: those bouncy cubes in fruit salad, or sago’t gulaman that cooled us down on a sweltering afternoon. But today’s gulaman? It's stepping up in entirely new ways.

With Mr. Hat Gulaman, this nostalgic favorite is being reimagined as a daily go-to—versatile, everyday indulgence. Whether you're whipping up something cool and refreshing or warm and cozy, there's a way to work gulaman into your everyday food routine that’s anything but boring.

Your Quiet MVP on Busy Days

Mr. Hat Gulaman is a powder-based jelly mix made from natural seaweed extract—meaning it’s vegetarian, light, and filling in all the right ways. Just mix it with water, boil, and let it set. Adjusting the texture is simple: firmer, softer, or somewhere in between, depending on how much water you use (anywhere from 1 to 1.5 liters).

What sets it apart is variety. Mr. Hat Gulaman comes in 13 variants—seven flavored (Mango, Strawberry, Buko Pandan, Coffee, Pineapple, Melon, Lychee) and six unflavored, labeled by color. The flavored ones are for instant snacks and desserts, while the unflavored ones serve as a base for both sweet and savory recipes.

Rain or Shine, It Works Anytime

The back-to-school season also brings unpredictable weather—sunny mornings, rainy afternoons. And let’s face it, our food cravings shift just as fast. That’s where Mr. Hat Gulaman shines.

On warmer days, it transforms into chilled fruit jelly, creamy milk drinks, or thick jelly shakes. When the skies turn gray? Flip the experience. The Unflavored White variant is great for champorado jelly pudding -- try out this Champorado Jelly Pudding with Mr. Hat Gulaman

Baon Ideas That Actually Excite

The daily baon doesn't have to be a tired rotation of sandwiches and leftovers. Mr. Hat Gulaman adds texture, flavor, and fun—with minimal effort.

Try this sweet, nostalgic treat - The Jelly and Cream Sandwich with layers Mr. Hat Gulaman Strawberry jelly and cream between soft bread—cool, creamy, and fun for kids and grown-ups alike -- Jelly and cream sandwich

It’s Not Just for Moms—It’s for Everyone

This isn’t just a baon trick for moms—it’s for students, work-from-home folks, kitchen experimenters, and even those who barely cook.

Add coffee jelly cubes to your morning iced coffee. Mix unflavored gulaman into overnight oats or chia bowls. Or, if you’re feeling a little extra, create a colorful multi-layer jelly dessert. It’s fun, no-bake, and camera-ready.

Available in groceries, supermarkets, and your favorite apps (you know the orange and blue ones), it’s easy to stock up and always have a pack on hand—just in case inspiration hits.

Everyday Meals Made Special

In a season packed with early alarms, erratic weather, and non-stop schedules, having a go-to ingredient that’s flexible, budget-friendly, and genuinely useful is a win.

Mr. Hat Gulaman brings texture, color, and creativity to your meals—without stress. Whether you’re packing baon, handling rainy-day cravings, or just want to switch things up, this is one pantry staple that works hard behind the scenes.

So next time you're prepping for a busy day, don’t forget Mr. Hat Gulaman. Dahil ano mang panahon o dahilan, #NasaHatKoYan!

Save for the rainy day with Mr. Hat Gulaman - Make jelly and earn extra

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Looking for new ways to earn extra, and tucking in some savings for the rainy day? 

Many of us are faced with the challenge of stretching our hard-earned money, as we are faced with rising cost of living and higher prices of goods and services. For teenagers who wish to augment their allowances, part time jobs are usually their first option. But what if they need to babysit younger siblings while parents are at work?  Or what if they need to study for an exam? For senior citizens who wish to find stuff to do to alleviate boredom and still earn on the side, what are the options?

Why not tap Mr. Hat Gulaman and make and sell made-to-order jelly? It is fun and easy to make, Mr. Hat Gulaman jelly powder and other ingredients are inexpensive, it is affordable for most households, and most of all, it is delicious. Jelly is everyone’s comfort food and traditional party food. It could also be an everyday meryenda or sweet ending to lunch, baon or dinner.

Food is always something everyone needs. For busy families, happy food such as a colorful jelly on the table can lift moods and put smiles on their faces. The humble jelly or gulaman is a happy dessert that will always be welcomed on Filipinos’ tables.

Teenagers and their lolos and lolas can bond over this home-based “business.” While earning pocket money and adding to their savings, they also get to make memories that they will treasure for the rest of their lives. Plus, lolos and lolas can pass on their traditional jelly recipes to their teenage apos. Or they can check out meryenda recipes on the Mr. Hat Gulaman website https://seanlucinc.com/recipes/?category=mr-hat-gulaman and make them together.

Bonding and earning over Mr. Hat Gulaman jelly desserts

The first and third generation can learn from each other with their joint made-to-order jelly side business. Teenage apos, for example, can lead the “branding” and “marketing” side of their “business” through social media posts or messages to their target “markets” - relatives, neighbors, classmates, friends, parents’ co-workers.

The first generation - lolos and lolas - meanwhile, can supervise the “production” side. This include choosing ingredients such as Mr. Hat Gulaman’s various flavors, making gulaman following traditional recipes everyone grew up with or following Mr. Hat Gulaman’s recipes, and making sure every dessert is made with love, care and proper hygiene.

Both can come up with the initial capital, work on the packaging, pricing, and delivery.

Taste test using Mr. Hat Gulaman

Now it’s time to let people know of your side business! Make gulaman and bring some to your target market and have them taste your products. Take nice photos of the yummy meryenda and eye-popping, colorful desserts and post them online as well! Post photos and videos of lolos, lolas and apos making the gulaman, too.

What are the favorite gulaman meryenda and desserts we all love? Some love plain, wiggly jelly in different flavors and colors. Some love cathedral window jelly or gulaman made with milk and colorful jellies. Some love gulaman made with fruits in season. Some like gulaman with coffee flavor. Crema de fruta and jelly pudding are also all-time favorites.

Mr. Hat Gulaman jelly powder flavors include buko pandan, mango, orange, lychee, strawberry, grape and coffee. Mr. Hat Gulaman’s unflavored gulaman comes in black, orange, yellow, white, red and green colors.

Bring some gummies in different shapes, themes, colors and flavors for everyone to try. These are perfect office snacks to nibble on, fun baon for kids, and even party favors.

Go with Mr. Hat Gulaman

To ensure quality, pick Mr. Hat Gulaman as your primary ingredient for your made-to-order jellies, flans, puddings and gummies.

Mr. Hat Gulaman is a product of Philippine-based food and beverage company Seanluc, Inc. Its jelly powder is made from the finest natural seaweed extract and a unique blend of carrageenan, sugar, flavorings and colorings. Carrageenan is a type of seaweed-derived ingredient that is commonly used as a gelling agent in food products.

Purchase Mr. Hat Gulaman at Lazada, Shopee and other retail stores nationwide.

For more updates and details, visit the Mr. Hat Gulaman Website. Follow Mr. Hat Gulaman on TikTok and Facebook.

Summeryenda! Embrace summer days with cool tropical gulaman flavor

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Welcome summer days with tropical and nostalgic treats we all grew up with – gulaman! Make Summeryenda times more memorable while staying cool and hydrated with Mr. Hat Gulaman’s distinctly Filipino flavors – buko pandan and mango.

Complete your Summeryenda menu and whip up refreshing, ice-cold drinks and cool snacks and desserts using other tropical gulaman flavors such as orange, lychee, strawberry, grape and even coffee.

Fancy other flavors? Indulge and make your own summer concoctions using Mr. Hat Gulaman’s unflavored gulaman which comes in black, orange, yellow, white, red and green colors.

The perfect tropical summer companion

Bring the summer vibe with you wherever you are with the versatile gulaman – at the beach, a picnic in the park, on a hiking adventure, or hanging out in each other’s homes. Make jelly drinks or “samalamig”, flans, gulaman desserts, even gummies you can nibble on. The possibilities are endless.

Mr. Hat Gulaman has perfectly captured the Filipino taste. A popular flavor in the Philippines, the mango-flavored Mr. Hat Gulaman powder has a sweet and fruity taste that is perfect for summer desserts.

Buko Pandan is a Filipino dessert that typically features a mix of coconut and pandan flavors. Mr. Hat Gulaman's buko pandan-flavored jelly powder captures this unique taste and can be used to make buko pandan salad.

Mr. Hat Gulaman's strawberry-flavored jelly powder has a sweet and tangy taste that is perfect for making strawberry-flavored desserts that kids especially love.

What are you in the mood for? What is your favorite gulaman recipe? Whip it up with Mr. Hat Gulaman!

Traditional drink and dessert everyone loves

Mr. Hat Gulaman is a product of Filipino firm Seanluc, Inc. Its jelly powder is made from the finest natural seaweed extract. It is made from a mixture of carrageenan, sugar, flavorings and colorings.

Carrageenan is a type of seaweed-derived ingredient that is commonly used as a gelling agent in food products, while sugar is added for sweetness. Additional ingredients such as fruit flavors and food colorings are added to create unique flavors and colors.

Making jelly using Mr. Hat Gulaman does not require elaborate preparations. This makes drinks and dessert creation quicker, without sacrificing quality and flavor.

Mr. Hat Gulaman is affordable even for those on a budget. Stock up on Mr. Hat Gulaman flavors to stay cool and refreshed this summer! Get all flavors and colors of Mr. Hat Gulaman at Lazada, Shopee and other retail stores nationwide.

For more updates and details, visit the Mr. Hat Gulaman Website. Follow Mr. Hat Gulaman on TikTok and Facebook.

Meryendang hindi pagsasawaan

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Serve a Filipino favorite staple dessert and meryenda - gulaman - and get a sweet feeling, everyday.

Take the stress out of everyday living with this simple meryenda fare without breaking the bank. Mr. Hat Gulaman is the perfect everyday meryenda for everyone – busy parents with kids who are picky eaters, students who want to add color and excitement to their lunch boxes, office workers who want to bring happy food, and everyone else.

Made from the finest natural seaweed extract, Mr. Hat Gulaman offers a wide variety of flavors and colors that will suit everyone’s tastes and preferences. Flavors include orange, lychee, strawberry, grape, mango, buko pandan and even coffee. The unflavored gulaman, meanwhile, comes in black, orange, yellow, white, red and green colors.

Everyday Meryenda

Bond with family and friends over gulaman – from picking the flavor to creating dishes to sharing the food over meryenda or dessert, make Mr. Hat Gulaman part of the family. It is easy to prepare, and it is affordable.

Make after school meryenda at home something to look forward to – a different gulaman flavor from Monday to Friday, and a weekend special.

Start traditions kids will love – celebrate milestones and events with different gulaman colors. Red and green for Christmas, black and orange for Halloween, their favorite flavors and colors on birthdays. 

Get all flavors and colors of Mr. Hat Gulaman at Lazada, Shopee and major supermarkets nationwide.

For more updates and details, visit the Mr. Hat Gulaman Website. Follow Mr. Hat Gulaman on TikTok and Facebook.