Tangyuan originated in the Song Dynasty.

Salted dumplings are a classic traditional snack, which belongs to the Lantern Festival food. Its conventional stuffing is mainly fruit and dried fruit, including sesame, walnut and peanut, and vegetable oil, so its nutritional value is "by going up one flight of stairs".

Traditional Chinese medicine has always regarded glutinous rice balls as something that can tonify deficiency, regulate blood, strengthen spleen and stimulate appetite, and modern nutritionists also highly admire the health care function of glutinous rice balls.

Tangyuan symbolizes a happy family reunion. Eating Tangyuan also means a happy family in the new year, so it is a must-have food for the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month.