The Negros Organic Market located at the back of the Negros Provincial Capitol is a product of the efforts of the Organic na Negros! Organic Producers and Retailers Association (ONOPRA). It was organized after the successful holding of the 1st Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival in 2006.
Fresh organic produce can be bought at the organic market. In addition, there is also an organic cafeteria which serve food using organically grown products. The Negros Organic Market cafeteria is a favorite destination for health conscious diners. They don’t use MSG and they also don’t sell softdrinks. The place is always jam-packed during lunchtime since most employees of the Provincial Capitol dine here.
The organic fruit mix is a runaway favorite. At only P25 per serving, you get organic fresh fruits such as papaya, banana, avocado, melon, camote and other fruits which are in season. You have different choices of organic rice – red, brown or white and sometimes they have black rice. They also serve milk products from Le Grand Dairy of the Negros Federation of Dairy Cooperatives.
Don’t expect much from building and the people who dine there couldn’t care less either. They go there for the food and not for the ambiance. Though at this time, it would be best for the provincial government to renovate it since some parts of the roof drip when it rains. The screen windows also need to be replaced.
But don’t let this small discomforts stop you from dining at the Negros Organic Market. The food is “lutong bahay” and you’re assured that the ingredients are free from chemicals and pesticides. The price is also less than what you’ll pay for in a nearby carinderia. Another little detail that might tickle your conscience is that the products are mostly from small organic farmers so dining at the Negros Organic Market is your little way of helping them.
Yes to organic and NO to non organic foods! š
I agree on the lines:
“Donāt expect much from building and the people who dine there couldnāt care less either. They go there for the food and not for the ambiance.”
Organic Market is my second home in Bacolod. I always dream of it when I’m here in Iloilo (I study here) and go straight to eat there after my mom fetches me from the port.
It’s so nice there because it is so nice and it smells like food is everywhere there!
wow! can’t wait for the newly renovated market to re-open. miss the fruit mix and the people i have come to know š
I’m also a fan of their fruit mix. And it’s gaining popularity among “ahentes” who cover the Iloilo and Neg. Occ. areas. I also share your opinion that they should improve the physical facility. And the food servers should be trained on proper food handling.