Tanghe Hemp Candy

Tanghe Hemp Candy

　　Tanghe Hemp Candy (more commonly known as "Five-Spice Candy"), Hemp Slice Candy, and Peanut Candy are traditional pastries from Tanghe. As local specialties, they were reportedly often used as tribute in ancient times, sent to the capital for the emperor to enjoy.

Tanghe Hemp Candy is made by mixing puffed rice, crushed peanut kernels, and maltose syrup, heating the mixture, and then cooling and cutting it into semi-circular thin slices, which are very crispy.

Hemp Slice Candy is made by mixing white sesame seeds with maltose syrup, heating the mixture, and then cooling and cutting it into long, rectangular, thinner slices.

Peanut Candy is made by coating roasted peanut kernels with a thick layer of sugar glaze.