Peanut candy

Peanut candy

　　It is said that peanut candy first appeared during the Warring States period (475–221 BC). At that time, the land was ravaged by war, and people lived in constant fear. Wealthier families, seeking safety for their lives, fled far away from the conflict zones. In those chaotic and dangerous times, to make the candy easy to carry, affluent households would cook maltose and peanuts together. After boiling, they would cut the mixture into irregular small pieces. This creation became the earliest form of peanut candy in the world. During the 12th and 13th centuries, peanut candy was first introduced to Arab countries, then spread to Greece, Europe, and eventually to the rest of the world.

After countless years, until the early 20th century, peanut candy remained a single variety made using a single method. It wasn’t until the establishment of Lai Kei Cake Shop that peanut candy began to expand and develop further. After nearly a century of history, Lai Kei Cake Shop has grown from a small shop into a renowned century-old brand famous both in China and abroad. Peanut candy has also evolved from a single product into over twenty varieties, with hundreds of preparation methods and flavors. Among them, the low-sugar peanut candy is one of the most representative types, eliminating the concern of weight gain for health-conscious women who love peanut candy, and reducing the worry of aggravating diabetes for those with the condition. The “Macao-style Peanut Candy” produced by Lai Kei Cake Shop, through traditional handcrafting techniques, ancient secret recipes, and modern advanced production processes, has become a renowned specialty product across mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Europe, America, and other regions.