The difference between hibiscus cake and Shaqima lies in the different taste, different raw materials and different color tones.

1. The taste is different: hibiscus paste will taste more delicious because the texture will be denser and it is a traditional dessert. Shaqima tastes sticky to the teeth and a bit soft.

2. Different raw materials: Hibiscus cake, a northern snack, is made of black and white glutinous rice or yellow rice noodles, mostly with red dates or bean paste, cut and sold. Shaqima is fried noodles, mixed with sugar and then cut into small pieces for consumption. Shaqima has the characteristics of beige color, soft and crispy taste, sweet and delicious, and rich fragrance of osmanthus honey. It is a sweet pastry with Manchu characteristics.

3. Different colors: Most Shaqima only have a single color, while Hibiscus cake will have a little combination of red and green.

4. Introduction to hibiscus cake: hibiscus cake was transformed from Saqima. It is so called because its shape and color are like hibiscus flowers. This product is rectangular in shape and golden yellow. The interior is tight and has symmetrical pores, and the flavor characteristics are the same as Saqima. The food tastes loose, soft, sweet and fragrant. Hibiscus cake is the most advanced dessert in Anhui cuisine. The authentic production process is so complex that it astonishes many diners.