Jiujiang Osmanthus Crisp Sugar

Jiujiang Osmanthus Crisp Sugar

　　Along with Camellia Tea Cake, it is known as one of the “Two Osmanthus Treasures.” Made from white sesame seeds, cooking oil, wheat flour, white sugar, maltose, and osmanthus, this traditional delicacy is milky white in color, with a fine, crisp, tender, and soft texture. It is believed to have benefits such as moistening the lungs, strengthening the stomach, and relieving coughs. (Jiujiang)

　　“Osmanthus Crisp Sugar” is a traditional snack from Jiujiang. It is made with wheat flour, white sesame seeds, white sugar, maltose, and osmanthus-flavored sugar as main ingredients. The product is milky white in color, with a tender texture, and features a crispy bone, fragrant sesame aroma, oily richness, sweet freshness, and mellow flavor. It also offers health benefits such as moistening the lungs, strengthening the stomach, and relieving coughs. It is a popular flavor among tourists, especially women, children, and the elderly.

　　 In 1962, “Osmanthus Crisp Sugar” received high praise from both domestic and international merchants at the Canton Fair. In the 1970s, the manufacturer innovated on the traditional production techniques, elevating the quality of the product to a level where “the fragrance does not overwhelm the flower, the sweetness does not reveal the sugar, the crispness is not overpowering, and the crunchiness is not hard.” Between 1980 and 1986, it was awarded the title of Jiangxi Province High-Quality Product three times. In 1988, it won the Bronze Award at the First China Food Expo.