DELICACY.Suman,a traditional Filipino food, is made of glutinous rice, sugar, and coconut milk wrapped in banana or coconut leaves. The local government of Palo, Leyte is seeking to extend the shelf life of itssumanproducts through technology.(Photo courtesy of Palo, Leyte local government) PALO, Leyte - The local government unit is encouraging producers here of suman (sticky rice), a native delicacy, to innovate and prolong its shelf life to raise their earnings and expand the product's market nationwide and abroad. "By improving the shelf life of this highly perishable product though improved processing and packaging, it will become more competitive and sustainable," said Palo Mayor Remedios Petilla in an interview on Tuesday. Suman is a traditional Filipino food made of glutinous rice, sugar, and coconut milk as its main ingredients and wrapped in banana or coconut leaves before being cooked by steaming. The delicacy spoils in two days if stored at room temperature and