It’s two words merged into one.

“Buko” means “young coconut” in Tagalog. Tagalog is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by the ethnic Tagalog people of the Philippines.

”Baba” is a term of affection roughly translating to “Baby”, and is Raquel’s nickname she grew up with. In her family, the little cousins are also nicknamed, “Baba”.

We are proud to source all our coconut products from local farms practicing organic farming in the Philippines. Although this is a lengthy and expensive process, we are working towards Organic Certification for all our products.

Yes! Just like natural peanut butter, oil may naturally rise to the top of your coconut jam jar. It's coconut oil, and it will appear liquid and clear in warmer temperatures. In cooler temperatures, the oil will appear solid and naturally white.

All you need to do is stir the jam to combine and enjoy!

Consider storing your jam jar in a cool dry area away from sunlight.

Yes, and we are also vegan, paleo, and GMO-free! We take pride in using very simple ingredients to create our coconut essentials.

Email us directly at info@bukobaba.ca for wholesale inquires.