Square and round, sweet honey is the moon cake, which is related to the following:

1, the origin of the moon cake: moon cake originated in the Tang Dynasty, when it was known as "Hu cake". With the passage of time, mooncakes gradually became the traditional food during the Mid-Autumn Festival. According to historical records, mooncakes first appeared in the court of the Tang Dynasty as gifts for officials and court nobles. During the Song Dynasty, mooncakes became popular among the people, and people began to use them to express their longing for their loved ones.

2, types of moon cakes: Cantonese moon cakes Cantonese moon cakes produced in Guangdong, Hong Kong and other southern regions, with a soft texture, sweet but not greasy, rich fillings and famous. Among them, lotus seed paste moon cakes and bean paste moon cakes are the most popular. Soviet-style mooncakes are produced in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other regions, and are famous for their crispy texture, thin skin and rich fillings, and oily but not greasy. Among them, fillings such as meat floss and black sesame are the most popular.

3, the production of moon cakes: prepare the dough: the appropriate amount of flour, water, oil and sugar mixed together, stirred into dough. According to different tastes, you can add appropriate amount of other ingredients, such as glutinous rice flour, lotus seed powder, etc.. Make filling: Mix various ingredients together to make different flavors of filling. Common fillings include lotus seed paste, bean paste, five kernels, date paste, and so on.

4. Nutritional value of mooncakes: Mooncakes are a kind of high-calorie, high-fat, high-sugar pastry, but moderate consumption can provide some nutritional value for the body. For example, the flour, oil and sugar in mooncakes can provide the body with energy and carbohydrates; the various nuts and dried fruits in the filling are rich in protein, fat and fiber and other nutrients.

Knowledge about the Mid-Autumn Festival

1, the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival: The Mid-Autumn Festival originated from the ancient rituals of the moon. According to historical records, the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival is said to be various. One theory is that as early as the Spring and Autumn Period, emperors had begun to sacrifice the moon and worship the moon, and then gradually spread to the people. Another theory is that the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival is related to agricultural production. Crops were basically ripe, and farmers celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival as a festival in order to celebrate a good harvest.

2, the development of the Mid-Autumn Festival: the Mid-Autumn Festival as one of China's traditional festivals, in the process of historical development, and gradually formed a cultural connotation with multiple levels. It is natural culture. In ancient culture, the moon was an important object of worship, and the moon is the fullest and brightest in the Mid-Autumn Festival, so moon watching in the Mid-Autumn Festival has become an indispensable ritual.

3, the Mid-Autumn Festival customs: the Mid-Autumn Festival has a rich and colorful customs. One of the most important activities is to enjoy the moon. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, people will climb to a high place to appreciate the moon, **** enjoy this elegant and happy. At the same time, some people associate moon watching with listening to myths and legends, adding to the mystery of moon watching. In addition to enjoying the moon, eating mooncakes is also one of the important customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival.