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What are the flavors of moon cakes?

The flavors of moon cakes are five kernels, lotus seed yellow, yellow milk, bean paste and coconut.

1, Wurenwei

In the world of moon cakes, new fillings and new flavors of moon cakes emerge one after another, but in the eyes of the older generation, the classic five-kernel moon cakes have an irreplaceable position and are orthodox moon cakes. It can be said that the traditional Wuren moon cake is the protagonist on the shopping list of Mid-Autumn Festival every year. Five kinds of nuts, such as walnuts, almonds, olives, melon seeds and sesame seeds, are used as stuffing, which is thin and big, nutritious and healthy.

2, lotus seed yolk flavor

Lotus seed yolk moon cake is a representative work of Cantonese moon cake, with thin skin and strong taste, salty and joyful. As early as the Qing Dynasty, it was famous all over the country. Fresh lotus seeds are made into lotus seed stuffing by soaking, steaming and frying, and served with golden and shiny salted egg yolk, which is rich in taste and layered.

3, heart yellow.

Liu Xin Milk Yellow Moon Cake is a rising star among moon cakes. It not only retains the traditional moon cake practice, but also innovates in taste. From the appearance, the color is golden and exquisite, but it is very dry after cutting, and the golden flow goes with the flow, emitting a strong milk fragrance.

4, bean paste flavor

Bean paste moon cake is one of the most classic flavors of sweet-filled moon cakes, and it is also one of the representatives of northern moon cakes. Red bean grains have entrusted acacia and carried the reunion, which is favored by many friends.

5. Coconut flavor

Hainan is rich in coconuts, and coconut moon cakes have become a local feature. After opening, the rich coconut fragrance is refreshing, and the delicate and dense coconut stuffing is matched with the sweet and soft crust. The unique taste of coconut is sweet and moist.