Nixi Sesame Cake

Nixi Sesame Cake

　　Nixi Sesame Cake is a famous specialty from Nixi Town, Yibin County, Yibin City, Sichuan Province. This product boasts a rich aroma, a soft and delicious texture, sweet but not greasy. Compared to sesame cakes from other regions, it is more moist, not dry or crumbly, and melts in the mouth.

　　The specialty Nixi Sesame Cake from Yibin County is said to have been passed down by a mysterious figure from the Qing Dynasty, boasting a history of over a hundred years. It enjoys great fame in the Minjiang River basin, as reflected in the folk rhyme: “Pancakes from Juexi, cakes from Nixi, and wobbly tofu from Yuebo.” Here, “cakes from Nixi” refers to the Sesame Cake, which is made from premium glutinous rice, white sugar, and precious traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients such as cinnamon. It features a soft, fluffy, sweet, and refreshing taste, with a pure sesame fragrance subtly infused with the delicate aroma of valuable herbs. It also offers benefits such as regulating qi, strengthening the spleen, and improving digestion. The Sesame Cake is deeply loved and favored by the public. 8G5

　　Nixi is home to several long-established workshops that specialize in producing Sesame Cake. The most famous ones are the three time-honored brands: Jishunxiang, Xiangshunhao, and Yixiangzhai. Their strict ingredient selection and meticulous craftsmanship have greatly enhanced the reputation of Nixi Sesame Cake, leading to increasing sales. Among them, Yixiangzhai enjoys the highest sales volume. With three generations dedicated to making Sesame Cake, the family has accumulated extensive production experience. 8G5