September 19,2023
5 Fun Facts About Mooncakes
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, the anticipation for mooncakes, those iconic pastries that grace the season, reaches its peak. But how much do you really know about these delectable treats? In this blog, we're going to unravel the layers of mooncake history, traditions, and fun facts!
1. 90% of the people who buy mooncakes give them to others
It has become more common to give mooncakes as gifts than to eat them during the Mid-Autumn festival - giving mooncakes to family members and friends has become a tradition. Since mooncakes symbolises family reunion, gifting mooncakes means expressing best wishes and love to their loved ones.
2. Mooncakes were offered to the moon and lunar deity
In ancient times, mooncakes were made as an offering to the moon and the lunar deity, Chang’e, for a year of good harvest.
3. Mooncakes are usually not eaten whole
You might be wondering, how are mooncakes eaten? Since the mooncakes filling is very dense and rich, they are usually not eaten whole. Instead, they are cut into smaller slices and shared among the family. Chinese tea is usually served when eating mooncakes as it complements well with the sweetness and strong flavour of the mooncakes.
4. 8 types of mooncakes in China
There are a total of 8 regional variants of traditional mooncakes in China - Beijing-style, Cantonese-style, Shanghai-style, Hong Kong-style, Teochew-style, Ningbo-style, Suzhou-style, and Yunnan-style mooncakes.
5. How long can mooncakes last?
Traditional baked mooncakes can last for up to 1 month when stored in a cool and dry place. Whereas snowskin mooncakes have a shorter shelf life and should be consumed within a week. It is best to keep them refrigerated to ensure freshness and extend shelf life.
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