First, the practice is different. Most people in the south prefer to eat Cantonese-style moon cakes, which are also more in line with the tastes of southerners. The crust of Cantonese-style moon cakes is generally soft, and the production is very exquisite. The stuffing materials are also very particular, and it tastes soft and sweet. Most moon cakes in the north are thick-skinned and hard-filled. The most classic representative is that the crust of Jin's Wuren moon cake is made of wheat flour, and the filling contains melon kernel, walnut kernel, rock sugar, sweet-scented osmanthus, green silk and so on, with moderate sweetness.
Second, the packaging of moon cakes in the north is relatively simple. Generally, shops sell them naked in boxes. Shops with a little attention will now cover them with a transparent film to show cleanliness, and now they have introduced gift boxes that are easy to carry. In the south, moon cakes are much more exquisite in packaging. No matter how big or small, moon cakes will have their own independent packaging. These small packaged moon cakes will also be concentrated in a big gift box, which will finally be packed in a beautiful handbag. Because of the exquisite packaging, it is very suitable for giving gifts.
Third, the way to eat is different. On the way to eat moon cakes, there are certain differences between the north and the south. Northerners have been known for their boldness and open-mindedness since ancient times, and they can also be reflected in eating moon cakes. Therefore, most northerners will choose to eat moon cakes directly with their hands, and if they can't eat them, they will break half of them. The way of eating in the south is more delicate. When eating moon cakes, southerners will cut them into small pieces with a knife and then eat them with a fork, which is more literary and conforms to the ethos of southerners.