What kinds of moon cakes are there?

Mooncakes are divided into traditional mooncakes and non-traditional mooncakes.

Traditional mooncakes are mooncakes in the traditional sense of China, which are classified according to the place of origin, sales volume and characteristics.

There are four main schools: Cantonese-style moon cakes, Beijing-style moon cakes, Soviet-style moon cakes and Chaozhou-style moon cakes.

Non-traditional moon cakes include: new moon cakes, which are different from traditional moon cakes. Compared with traditional mooncakes, non-traditional mooncakes have lower oil content and sugar content, so we should pay attention to the nutrition of mooncakes and the innovation of mooncake making technology.

Moon cakes are a long-standing traditional snack of Han nationality, which is deeply loved by people in China. They are round and shared by the whole family, so they symbolize reunion and harmony and are a must-eat food for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Ancient moon cakes were eaten as sacrifices in the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is said that the custom of eating moon cakes in Mid-Autumn Festival began in the Tang Dynasty. In the Northern Song Dynasty, it was popular in the court, but it also spread among the people. At that time, it was commonly known as "small cake" and "moon group". In the Ming dynasty, it became a common dietary custom of the whole people. Nowadays, there are more varieties and different local flavors. Among them, Cantonese-style, Peking-style, Yunnan-style, Suzhou-style and Chaozhou-style moon cakes are deeply loved by people all over China.

Moon cakes often contain plant seeds, such as walnuts, almonds, sesame seeds, melon seeds, hawthorn, lotus seeds, red beans, jujube paste, etc., which have a certain health care effect on the human body.

Plant seeds contain high unsaturated fatty acids, mainly oleic acid and linoleic acid, which are beneficial to soften blood vessels and prevent arteriosclerosis; Contains minerals, which is beneficial to improving immunity and preventing zinc deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in children; Lotus seed, adzuki bean and sesame have high potassium content, which can replace intracellular sodium salt, nourish myocardium and regulate blood pressure.

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, some raw materials are mostly mild and have the functions of strengthening the heart, calming and calming the nerves. Some seeds are rich in vitamin E, which has the functions of anti-aging, nourishing skin and blackening hair.

Mooncakes can soften blood vessels, prevent arteriosclerosis and improve immunity.