Guilin Nantang

Guilin Nantang

　　A general term for Guilin crisp candy, osmanthus gold coin candy, osmanthus sesame slices, peanut crisp, and peanut candy. First produced during the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, it is one of Guilin’s famous specialties and a traditional must-have New Year treat as well as a popular gift for guests. Made primarily from sesame seeds, peanuts, and white sugar, it has a distinctive flavor that is fragrant, sweet, fluffy, crispy, and crunchy.

　　　　 Guilin crisp candy is the finest among Nantang sweets. It incorporates the craftsmanship of two major historical schools—the “Inner City Crisp” and the “Outer City Crisp”—pressing finely blended powdered ingredients into small rectangular pieces, with four pieces per pack. It melts delicately in the mouth, is smooth and moist, and is suitable for all ages. Osmanthus gold coin candy is hailed as the “crown jewel” of Nantang. Shaped like small cylinders, slightly thinner than a pinky finger and about an inch long, it features a hollow, crisp center coated with sesame seeds and a golden hue. Osmanthus sesame slices are square-shaped and as thin as cicada wings. Peanut candy and peanut crisp each have their own unique appeal, leaving a memorable taste.

　　　　 Since 1985, Guilin Nantang has won the Guangxi Quality Food Award and the National Light Industry Ministry Quality Product Award. In 1989, it received praise at the Moscow “China Science and Technology Day” exhibition hosted by the State Science and Technology Commission, and in 1990, it earned a Bronze Award at the National Light Industry Expo. The main manufacturer is Guilin Confectionery Factory.