The popular starch glue paste used by Filipino batang 90s

Remember this paste from back in the day?

This is starch glue paste. In the Philippines, this paste commonly uses cassava starch, cornstarch, or flour mixed with water which is a go-to for school projects, paper crafts, and office work. This cornstarch-based glue was mainly used by 90s kids.

It usually came in a tube that looked similar to a toothpaste. But don’t get confused with the two, these pastes usually came in vibrant colors like red, green, and yellow.

The “kanin” connection

Back then, even though these paste were cheap, not everyone could afford to buy. Most families had to prioritize essentials, and many grew up in using the alternative way which is using cooked rice as a paste.

As time has changed and products have evolved, today’s youth may not be familiar anymore with these tube pastes. Most students now use modern glues from well-known brands like Elmer’s and HBW.

Whether you used the starch glue paste or the cooked rice as an alternative method, those school projects are a core memory for many Filipinos and 90s kids.