Is it reliable to buy moon cakes online? Similar to this kind of food, I still suggest not to buy it online, because online shopping is invisible and intangible, so I suggest buying it in a physical store!
Precautions for online shopping moon cakes Delivery time Online shopping moon cakes are generally delivered by mail! Therefore, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the workload of express delivery and transportation industries is much higher than usual, and the delivery time of goods may be slightly later than usual. Many consumers and friends often send a moon cake to distant relatives, friends or customers, so it is very important to mail the moon cake to their area, so it is very important to choose a reputable courier company. First of all, we should grasp the time when mailing moon cakes. It is particularly important to note that there is a time limit for the arrival of domestic mail. Express mail can be delivered in 3~5 days in large and medium-sized cities, and medium-speed parcels can be delivered in 5~7 days.
Due to the particularity of online shopping, consumers can't directly see the goods themselves, but can only indirectly understand the goods through pictures or words, and the existing problems can't be discovered in time. Pay attention to buying moon cakes online: try to choose some websites with high credibility and large transaction volume. At the same time, before placing an order, you can check the qualification of the merchant through online inquiry; Pay attention to whether the production date, shelf life and factory name and address are marked on the box before buying; Try to pay on delivery and keep relevant evidence such as valid bills.
Common pitfalls Some online stores use regular brands of moon cakes to shoot "physical pictures" and "detailed pictures" to win the trust of consumers, attract attention under the banner of "Top Ten Moon Cake Brands in China" and deceive consumers with "fake moon cakes". There are also some online stores that use consumers' psychology to sell moon cakes with unknown stuffing source, nonstandard dust-proof packaging, unsafe sanitary conditions, unmarked or unclear information such as production date, shelf life and ingredient list. Some stores even use online store sales to repackage moon cakes that have expired or are about to expire in physical stores, fabricate new production dates or extend the shelf life, and dump them at low prices.
The industry and commerce department reminded that the online shopping of moon cakes has not been formally included in the scope of supervision, and it is difficult for buyers to safeguard their rights and interests. Second, the shelf life of moon cakes is generally short. Before buying, citizens should find out whether the moon cakes they bought are expired and whether the packaging is tight. Third, it is difficult to judge the quality and source of mooncake fillings sold online, and it is even more difficult to trace them back. Fourth, if consumers have quality problems in online shopping, it is difficult for local industrial and commercial departments to intervene and coordinate the solution. Fifth, try to choose familiar and reputable websites and online stores to see whether the seller's credit is true and whether there is an electronic business license online. If you buy "problem moon cakes" online, you can report to the relevant government law enforcement departments to prevent being deceived.
Moon cake is a kind of food with complicated processing technology. Stuffing, cake crust, film pressing and other links are relatively professional, and the requirements for production equipment and sanitary conditions are also relatively high. When shopping, please remember the following points:
Look at brands and try to choose products with famous brands and time-honored brands.
Look at the trademarks and buy moon cakes with complete production logos. Pay special attention to check whether there is the word "moon cake" in the eye-catching position of the box.
Look at the production date and shelf life, and check whether the packaging is complete.
See if there is obvious greasy feeling on the surface of the moon cake, whether the shape of the moon cake is standardized, whether the color is uniform, whether the pattern is clear, whether it is burnt or moldy. The newly-made moon cakes are bright in color, shiny in appearance and soft in taste. Old and inferior moon cakes are not straight in color, dull and bright, black and dry. In addition, some moon cakes look dirty because the oil used is not good, and it may be inferior oil.
Smell the moon cakes for the smell of oil rot.
Pay attention to the thickness of the skin after cutting the moon cake. The normal thickness of moon cakes should be about 4 mm.
Tips: mooncakes without preservatives, such as hand-made mooncakes, can be kept for two or three weeks, but mooncakes on the market can be kept for two or three months.