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Difference between Jin cake and cauldron cake

Difference in ingredients, difference in heating device.

1. Difference in ingredients: the main ingredients of Jin cake include glutinous rice, honey dates, peanut rice and raisins. The main ingredients of cauldron cake include glutinous rice, red dates or honey dates, and red beans.

2. Difference in heating devices: the production of Jin cake is relatively simple and can be heated by direct steaming. The production of retort cake to use a specialized ceramic retort device. The retort is a traditional tool used to steam food, made of clay, the operation is relatively complex.