Xingzhong Sesame Slices

Xingzhong Sesame Slices

　　“Clear spring water, exquisite craftsmanship, crispy sesame slices, delightful taste.” This is how people praise the nationally renowned Xingzhong Sesame Slices.

　　Xingzhong Sesame Slices are one of Yuxi City’s traditional and famous specialty pastries. They are made from premium white sesame seeds, high-grade white sugar, glucose syrup, and essential oils, using a unique production process. The slices have a glossy appearance, with bright yellow-and-white coloring, uniform shape, thin and translucent texture. They taste sweet and crispy, with an aromatic flavor that fills the mouth.

　　Sesame slices were originally one variety among “assorted southern candies” and were especially loved by many. Among the pastries served to guests, sesame slices were considered a delicacy and an indispensable item. To meet customer demand, the Dayingjie Supply and Marketing Cooperative in Yuxi City established the Xingzhong Sesame Slices Factory, a joint agricultural and commercial venture, dedicated to producing sesame slices for the market. Thanks to strictly adhering to traditional crafting methods, the product maintained excellent quality and built a strong reputation. In 1984, it was awarded the Yunnan Provincial Excellent Product Prize.

　　Xingzhong Sesame Slices are not only among the finest pastries but also lead similar products, becoming an essential treat for festive banquets and an excellent gift for friends and family. In 1985 alone, production exceeded 130,000 jin (approximately 65 metric tons), with strong sales in Beijing, Shijiazhuang, Sichuan, Guizhou, Kunming, and Gejiu. The Kunming Civil Aviation Bureau exclusively reserved 40,000 jin annually as in-flight snacks for passengers.