Shaxian snacks originated from the Chinese food culture in the Yellow River valley during the Xia, Shang, Zhou, Jin and Song Dynasties, and have a profound cultural foundation among the people, especially known for their variety, unique flavor and economic benefits. The food culture of the Central Plains spread to Shaxian County with the people of the Central Plains moving southward for many times, which made Shaxian a gathering place of traditional food culture in China, which is one of the main reasons why Shaxian snacks are famous all over the country.

According to incomplete statistics, there are hundreds of snacks in Shaxian county, and there are dozens of them that are supplied all the year round. There are steaming, boiling, frying, roasting and pickling, and the processing methods are diverse. The raw materials of rice, noodles, taro and tofu have unique local characteristics and rich sources. Every household will make several kinds. Snacks are available in the streets and alleys of the city 24 hours a day, which is very convenient.

Shaxian snack is still healthy.

From the perspective of dietary science, Shaxian snack is a scientific and healthy food. Shaxian snack is basically a light food with low fat and calorie.

One of the most important raw materials of Shaxian snack is soybean, and its nutritional content ranks among the best in all kinds of foods. Many raw materials and condiments of Shaxian flavor snacks are rich in nutrition. Some can take food as medicine and have the function of eliminating diseases and protecting health. In order to carry forward the medical and health care tradition of Shaxian flavor snacks, some people have also set up medicated diet stews, which have been welcomed by all walks of life.

Shaxian snack is a kind of spiritual enjoyment, full of nostalgia and interest. Shaxian snacks are all over the streets and lanes, and have natural emotional ties with residents.