The 10 must-eat foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival in Shanghai are moon cakes, pomegranates, glutinous rice cakes, taro, water chestnuts, grapefruits, wheat arrows, osmanthus wine, osmanthus cakes, and hairy crabs.

1. Mooncakes

Among the 10 must-eat foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes are indispensable. Mooncakes are one of the most famous traditional snacks in China, symbolizing reunion and harmony.

2. Pomegranate

Among the 10 must-eat foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival, pomegranate is one of the must-have table tributes. The sweet, sour and juicy taste of pomegranate is endlessly memorable, and it also symbolizes reunion and good luck, so it is often regarded as a mascot by the Chinese people. Pomegranate makes the Mid-Autumn Festival more abundant and makes people feel the warmth of reunion even more.

3. Ciba

Among the 10 must-eat foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival, Ciba is one of them. Ciba originated in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. It is a traditional custom that has been passed down to this day in memory of Wu Zixu, the great general of Chu State. Eating glutinous rice cakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival represents family unity, happiness and good fortune.

4. Taro

One of the 10 must-eat foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival is taro. No matter which way it is cooked, it is sweet, tempting and endearing. In Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas, the pronunciation of taro is similar to "Yutou", so eating taro during the Mid-Autumn Festival is not just about enjoying food, but also expressing hope for good luck. Eating taro during the Mid-Autumn Festival in the South means to ward off evil spirits and eliminate disasters.

5. Water chestnut

Among the 10 must-eat foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival, water chestnut is an indispensable one. Water chestnuts grow in July, but their best time is Mid-Autumn. Mid-Autumn Festival is the time when water chestnuts are most plump and ripe, sweet and crisp.

6. Pomelo

One of the 10 must-eat foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival is grapefruit. Pomelo also means "wandering son", which means that wandering people will return home to reunite. It also hopes to protect future generations from safety and health.

7. Wheat arrows

Among the 10 must-eat foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival, wheat arrows are a traditional food in Shandong. In Shandong and other places, people eat wheat arrows during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is also a way to inherit and express their expectations for family reunion and a better life.

8. Osmanthus wine

Among the 10 must-eat foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival, osmanthus wine is the most popular. Osmanthus wine is light yellow in color and attractive, accompanied by the light and fragrant fragrance of osmanthus. It is mellow and soft, with a long-lasting fragrance. The wine is of high quality and has a delicious taste. It is suitable for all ages. The custom of drinking osmanthus wine during the Mid-Autumn Festival not only has a long history, but also contains very beautiful wishes, implying family reunion.

9. Osmanthus Cake

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival in my country, and Osmanthus Cake is one of the indispensable foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Osmanthus cake is a traditional snack with a long history. It is made of glutinous rice flour, osmanthus, sugar and honey as the main raw materials. It is not only delicious and refreshing, but also has a strong fragrance of osmanthus.

10. Hairy crabs

Among the 10 must-eat foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival, hairy crabs are an indispensable dish. Crabs were one of the most important foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival in ancient times, and the courts of the Ming Dynasty paid special attention to eating crabs during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Hairy crabs are not only rich in nutrients, but also can maintain their original flavor to the greatest extent, and can also highlight the color, aroma and taste of hairy crabs.