Maria Orosa
Filipino chemist (1893-1945) · Philippines · On the map · Scientists · Died at 51
María Orosa e Ylagan was a Filipina food technologist, pharmaceutical chemist, humanitarian, and war heroine.
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Bust of Maria Orosa at the Batangas Provincial Capitol Complex in Batangas City
Historical marker commemorating Orosa installed at the Bureau of Plant Industry compound in Malate, Manila
María Orosa bust at the Office of the Municipal Mayor of Taal, Batangas
Orosa's niche at San Agustin Church (Manila).About this person
She experimented with foods native to the Philippines, and during World War II developed Soyalac and darak, which she also helped smuggle into Japanese-run internment camps that helped save the lives of thousands of Filipinos, Americans, and other nationals. She invented banana ketchup.
Country
Philippines
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1893 to 1945 · aged 51
