Lübu Bean Crisp Candy

Lübu Bean Crisp Candy

　　【Lübu Bean Crisp Candy】Lübu Bean Crisp Candy is a traditional and renowned food product from Yuyao. Its color, aroma, and taste are all of the highest quality, making it as famous as “Sanbei Lotus Root Silk Candy.” It is widely sold across the country and enjoys a great reputation. Over 100 years ago, in Lübu Town, there was a grocery store named “Qianfeng” that hired a Ningbo native to be the manager (known as "A Da" in local terms), commonly referred to as Mr. Yin. This man was skilled in business, had great expertise in making pastries, and was also very resourceful. At Qianfeng Grocery, he developed a new kind of pastry — bean crisp candy. He selected flower-hook soybeans harvested in August and September as the main ingredient. These soybeans are large, rich in starch, and have a pure color. He had extremely high standards for his ingredients — every bean had to be full, unspoiled, and free from insect damage. The soybeans were roasted, shelled, ground into powder, and then sifted through a fine silk sieve. Additionally, he used imported British No. 5 white sugar, black sesame seeds from Yan Prefecture, and maltose to make the filling. The black sesame seeds from Yan Prefecture feature thick shells, rich oil content, and deep, fragrant aroma, surpassing those from other regions. The maltose used was also carefully chosen — made from snow-white, crystal-clear glutinous rice that had been stored for a year. After being meticulously crafted, the candy was wrapped in paper with sharp, well-defined edges and uniformly thin layers. No starch paste was used on the bottom seal to prevent the bean crisp candy from becoming damp. The resulting candy is crisp, delicious, leaves a lingering fragrance in the mouth, and has an unforgettable aftertaste, making it suitable for both young and old. Once it hit the market, it became highly popular with customers. Orders came in from cities like Beijing and Shanghai, and from then on, its reputation soared, making it famous far and wide.