Beijing crisp candy

Beijing crisp candy

　　   Beijing crisp candy is the king of all crisp candies and one of China’s three most famous candies (Shanghai milk candy, Guangzhou fruit candy, and Beijing crisp candy), among which the red shrimp crisp candy is considered the finest. Beijing crisp candy has long enjoyed a great reputation. In 1981, the red shrimp crisp candy was awarded the National Silver Medal. The red shrimp crisp candy is characterized by four qualities: “crisp, flaky, fragrant, and sweet.” In its production, it embodies the essence of traditional craftsmanship, using carefully selected high-quality ingredients — namely, top-grade lychee-flower granulated sugar, high-concentration glucose syrup, and “erba” sesame paste. The candy undergoes multiple rounds of boiling, stretching, folding, and wrapping. This results in a candy with a thin, flaky outer layer and clearly defined layers of filling inside. It tastes sweet and delicious, without sticking to the teeth or feeling greasy, and leaves no residue afterward. The surface of the crisp candy is glossy, the shape is plump, and it features alternating white and brown stripes, resembling the segmented body of a shrimp — hence the name “red shrimp.” This candy is available at major food stores.