Magnetic Mouth Ancient Town Twist

Magnetic Mouth Ancient Town Twist

　　The twist from Magnetic Mouth Ancient Town is made using traditional handicraft techniques, with no step overlooked and every process carried out entirely by hand. It uses natural, high-quality ingredients such as flour, sesame, rock sugar, peanut oil, walnut oil, eggs, and glutinous rice. Its characteristics include being sweet, fragrant, crispy, and delicious—suitable for all ages, leaving a delightful aftertaste. Deeply loved by locals and tourists alike, it has also become an excellent gift for family and friends.

　　Ingredients: refined flour, fresh eggs, cream, rock sugar, sesame, yeast powder, baking powder.

　　Twist Culture:

　　 The twist is a traditional Chinese food. Its exact origins are difficult to trace, but it has existed for at least a thousand years. Its shape is derived from the Chinese knot, which first appeared in ancient times during the “knot-tying for governance” era. By the Ming and Qing dynasties, the “knot” was also referred to as a court flower. The twist, resembling a hemp rope in form and beautiful like a flower in appearance, shares a close kinship with the court flower, both originating from the same tradition. The twist’s knot is essentially a variation of the basic Chinese knot—the Pan Chang Knot—made from a single strand of rope. The former serves as decoration, while the latter is meant for eating.

　　 Magnetic Mouth has long been known as the foremost water wharf on Chongqing’s Jialing River. As early as the Ming and Qing dynasties, the town’s twists began to appear. By the Republican era, the twists from Magnetic Mouth’s riverside street had become a “packaged gift”—both a present and a drink accompaniment—for travelers coming from near and far. The well-known Chongqing saying “Twist with liquor—crisp and straightforward” is clear evidence of this. During the Republican wartime capital period, the ancient town flourished like never before and was even personally titled “Little Chongqing” by Lin Sen, Chairman of the National Government. The town’s twists became widely renowned, gaining fame both near and far as an excellent choice for tourism, gifting, home snacking, and leisure. Thanks to their premium ingredients and handcrafted quality, the twists are sweet, fragrant, crispy, and melt-in-your-mouth—beloved by many. In recent years, with the redevelopment and revival of the ancient town, the twist, the crown jewel of Magnetic Mouth’s traditional cuisine, has become increasingly popular among consumers. A new folk song goes: “Magnetic Mouth, a great treasure, the town’s twist is twisted just right.”