What kinds of traditional moon cakes are there?

There are many kinds of moon cakes in China, including Beijing-style moon cakes, Cantonese-style moon cakes, Soviet-style moon cakes, desktop moon cakes, Yunnan-style moon cakes, Hong Kong-style moon cakes, Chaozhou-style moon cakes, Huizhou-style moon cakes, osmanthus moon cakes and even Japanese-style moon cakes. As far as taste is concerned, it is sweet, salty, salty and spicy; In terms of stuffing, there are five kernels, red bean paste, rock sugar, black sesame seeds, ham moon cakes and so on; According to the skin, it can be divided into three categories: pulp skin, mixed sugar skin and cakes.

There are many kinds of moon cakes in China, including Beijing-style moon cakes, Cantonese-style moon cakes, Soviet-style moon cakes, desktop moon cakes, Yunnan-style moon cakes, Hong Kong-style moon cakes, Chaozhou-style moon cakes, Huizhou-style moon cakes, osmanthus moon cakes and even Japanese-style moon cakes. As far as taste is concerned, it is sweet, salty, salty and spicy; In terms of stuffing, there are five kernels, red bean paste, rock sugar, black sesame seeds, ham moon cakes and so on; According to the skin, it can be divided into three categories: pulp skin, mixed sugar skin and cakes.

1, Cantonese mooncake. Cantonese-style moon cake is the largest kind of moon cake at present. They originated in Guangdong and its surrounding areas and have been popular all over the country. They are characterized by thin skin and big stuffing. Usually, the ratio of skin to stuffing is 2: 8, and the oil content of skin stuffing is higher than other kinds. They taste soft and smooth, and their surface luster is outstanding. Among them, the outstanding representatives are Lianxianglou and the white lotus seed cake in Guangzhou restaurant.

2. Beijing-style moon cakes. Beijing-style moon cakes originated in Beijing and Tianjin and their surrounding areas, and have a certain market in the north. Their main feature is moderate sweetness, and the ratio of skin filling is generally 4: 6. They are mainly full of special flavor and crispy. The main products are purple red moon cakes, purple white moon cakes and Wuren moon cakes in Daoxiang Village, Beijing.

3. Soviet-style moon cakes. Suzhou-style moon cakes originated in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and surrounding areas. Their main features are loose shells, five kernels and red bean paste, and their sweetness is higher than other kinds of moon cakes. The main product is Suzhou-style moon cakes produced by Limin in Hangzhou.

4. Yunnan-style moon cakes. Yunnan-style moon cakes are mainly originated and popular in Yunnan, Guizhou and surrounding areas, and now they are gradually liked by consumers in other regions. Their main feature is that Yunnan ham is used as stuffing, the skin is soft, and the stuffing is salty and sweet, which has a unique flavor of Yunnan ham. The main product is Yuntui moon cake produced by Kunming Jiqingxiang.