Venezuelan Products

Discover authentic Venezuelan products at Tjin's Toko. From Harina P.A.N. for homemade arepas and empanadas to a cold Maltín Polar: here you will find a growing selection of well-known products and familiar flavors from Venezuela.

Corn plays an important role in Venezuelan cuisine and forms the basis of many everyday dishes. Precooked corn flour is used to make arepas, empanadas, and other classics, among others. In addition, well-known drinks and pantry products are inextricably linked to the flavors of home for many Venezuelans.

Whether you want to cook Venezuelan food yourself or are looking for products you grew up with, at Tjin's Toko you will discover a carefully selected range from Venezuela.

Harina P.A.N.: the base for arepas

Harina P.A.N. is perhaps one of the best-known Venezuelan products. The precooked corn flour is used to easily make dough for various traditional dishes.

You use Harina P.A.N. for:

• Arepas
• Venezuelan empanadas
• Bollitos
• Hallacas and other corn preparations
• Various fried and baked corn dishes

For arepas, you simply mix the corn flour with water and salt. Then you shape the dough into round patties that you bake, grill, or cook further.

Arepas: a Venezuelan classic

Arepas are among the best-known dishes from Venezuela. The round corn patties are sliced open and filled with a variety of ingredients.

Well-known fillings include:

• Shredded chicken with avocado
• Beef
• Black beans and cheese
• Ham and cheese
• Avocado
• Various stews

Precisely because an arepa is so versatile, it is eaten in Venezuela for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Maltín Polar

In addition to Harina P.A.N., you will also find Maltín Polar at Tjin's Toko, a well-known Venezuelan malt drink.

The dark, non-alcoholic drink has a sweet malty taste and is drunk chilled. For many Venezuelans, Maltín Polar is a recognizable classic that belongs with meals, parties, and family gatherings.

Discover Venezuelan cuisine

Venezuelan cuisine has many more classics than just arepas. Well-known dishes include:

• Arepas – corn patties with a variety of fillings
• Empanadas – filled and fried corn dough pastries
• Pabellón Criollo – rice with black beans, shredded beef, and fried plantain
• Cachapas – soft corn pancakes, often served with cheese
• Tequeños – fried cheese sticks in dough
• Hallacas – filled corn dough wrapped in banana leaf, traditionally around Christmas
• Patacones – fried green plantain

With authentic ingredients such as Harina P.A.N., you can prepare many of these dishes yourself at home.

For Venezuelans and lovers of Latin American products

For Venezuelans living in the Netherlands, products such as Harina P.A.N. and Maltín Polar are familiar flavors from home. That is why we regularly expand our range with Venezuelan products and well-known Latin American brands.

Even if you are discovering Venezuelan cuisine for the first time, Harina P.A.N. is a great starting point: with one product you can immediately get started with arepas, empanadas, and various other traditional dishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Venezuelan products do you sell?

At Tjin's Toko you will find Harina P.A.N., Maltín Polar, and other Venezuelan and Latin American products, among others.

What is Harina P.A.N.?

Harina P.A.N. is precooked corn flour that is widely used in Venezuela for arepas, empanadas, and other traditional corn dishes.

Which Harina P.A.N. do you use for arepas?

For classic Venezuelan arepas, white or yellow Harina P.A.N. is usually used. Both varieties are suitable; they differ mainly in corn flavor and color.

What is Maltín Polar?

Maltín Polar is a well-known Venezuelan non-alcoholic malt drink with a sweet, malty taste. It is usually drunk well chilled.

What can I make with Harina P.A.N.?

You can use Harina P.A.N. for arepas, empanadas, bollitos, and various other Venezuelan dishes based on corn dough, among others.

Where can I buy Venezuelan products?

At Tjin's Toko you can easily order Venezuelan products online. Through our Latin America shop, you can also discover products from Colombia, Peru, Brazil and Argentina.