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Is Shanghai pear paste sugar really sugar?

Shanghai Pear Paste Sugar is a traditional China candy, which is named after its appearance and shape like gypsum. In fact, Shanghai pear paste sugar is not a pure candy, its main components are pear juice and prune juice, plus starch substances such as glutinous rice flour or starch. Traditional pear milk candy should not be added with artificial food additives to maintain its health and taste. Therefore, from the perspective of health care, Shanghai pear milk candy is beneficial to consumers, especially to people with digestive problems, which helps to relieve stomach discomfort. It is worth noting that there are a lot of pear milk candy on the market now, and a lot of sugar and additives have been added. Consumers should choose products with high quality and good reputation.