Bazhen cake evolved from the health formula invented by Chen Shigong.

Bazhen cake is a traditional Chinese pastry, which is made of eight different ingredients including glutinous rice, red dates, osmanthus, hawthorn, wolfberry, lotus seeds, gorgon fruit, and longan meat. Glutinous rice is made into rice paste through multiple processes such as soaking, grinding, and fermentation, and then other ingredients are added, stirred evenly, and steamed. Bazhen cake is yellow and white in color, soft and waxy in taste, sweet but not greasy, and has a rich fragrance. Often eaten as Chinese tea or dessert, it is also one of the traditional Chinese New Year foods.

When making, choose fresh red dates, osmanthus, hawthorn, wolfberry, lotus seeds, gorgon fruit, longan meat and other ingredients, and make sure they are of good quality. Glutinous rice needs to be soaked beforehand to make it soft, and needs to be washed repeatedly until the water becomes clear. After adding all the ingredients into the glutinous rice batter, you need to stir it thoroughly to ensure that the ingredients are evenly distributed, so that the pastry will taste better.

Things to note when purchasing Bazhen Cake

1. Brand selection: Choosing a well-known brand with a good reputation can ensure the quality and taste of the product.

2. Shelf life check: Check the shelf life of Bazhen cake, choose fresh products, and avoid buying expired or products that have been stored for too long.

3. Packaging inspection: Check whether the packaging of Bazhen Cake is intact and whether the packaging materials meet hygienic standards, and avoid choosing damaged or unhygienic products.

4. Check the ingredients: Check the ingredient list of Bazhen Cake to understand the ingredients and processing technology of the product, and choose products that meet your taste and health needs.

5. Price comparison: Compare the prices of different brands and merchants, and choose products with reasonable prices and high cost performance.