Ginkgo biloba is a common food and medicine in ancient China. On the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15th of the lunar calendar, Ginkgo biloba often appears as a common filling in Mid-Autumn moon cakes. Ginkgo biloba exists not only to enhance the taste of moon cakes, but also to symbolize the full moon, family harmony and good wishes. The shape and appearance of ginkgo biloba are very similar to the shape of the full moon, so eating ginkgo biloba in the Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of a happy family reunion.
Ginkgo biloba exists in moon cakes as stuffing, which is not only rich in nutritional value, but also helps to reconcile the taste of moon cakes and plays the role of bridgehead. When ginkgo is baked, the absorption of starch viscosity will play a lubricating role, making the taste of moon cakes richer and softer, which is one of the reasons why ginkgo has become a common filling for moon cakes.
Ginkgo biloba, as the stuffing of Mid-Autumn moon cakes, not only makes the taste of moon cakes richer and more unique, but also is a high-quality tonic with unique medicinal value. Ginkgo biloba is rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and other nutrients needed by the human body. The nutritional efficacy of Ginkgo biloba leaves has been proved many times, which can nourish kidney deficiency, tonify qi and blood, nourish yin and benefit lung and lower blood pressure. Therefore, eating ginkgo moon cakes in Mid-Autumn Festival can not only enjoy delicious food, but also take care of your health.