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kandis   - ( kan-dis; Palaweño seasoning) [ n. ] sun-dried batuan fruit \ sun-dried slices of batuan fruit .  also spelled as candes in Palaweño [Cuyonon] The name kandis is derived from the name of a far-flung place called sitio Kandis of Brgy. Bacungan in Puerto Princesa City of Palawan where the process of sun-drying sliced batuan fruits originated. The fruits are sourced from the forest of Palawan, though some are grown now in the farm Pieces of kandis from the public market of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.   In Puerto princesa City, the batuan fruits are sliced lengthwise into long strips, seeds removed, and have it dried immediately under the intense heat of the sun.    Pieces of kandis from the public market of Roxas, Palawan. The Cuyonons of Palawan copied the process but had the fruit sliced crosswise thinly making the sliced pieces to look as circular.  Packs of kandis being sold in the public market of Roxas, Palawan. Palaweños had the i...