1, depending on the brand, try to choose those products with famous brands and time-honored brands;
2. Look at the trademark and buy products with complete production logo specifications;
3. Look at the production date and shelf life.
Identification method of moon cakes:
Look at the appearance. First of all, the shape of moon cakes is uniform and full. Cantonese-style moon cakes are light brown on the surface and creamy yellow on the vertical wall. The egg paste is evenly spread, and the pattern is marked with the name of the factory and the stuffing.
Two smells. Fresh and high-quality moon cakes can give off the unique tangy smell of moon cakes. Because the raw materials are different, the smell of leather stuffing is different. If moon cakes are made of inferior raw materials or stored for a long time, they will smell a peculiar smell or stink.
The third is tasting. Generally, Cantonese-style moon cakes are thin and stuffed, with pure taste and soft and refreshing taste. The fillings are mainly lotus seed paste, coconut paste, egg yolk, fruit and all kinds of meat stuffing, which are moderately sweet and salty. Poor quality moon cakes are not only hard but also bitter.
Friendly reminder:
Moon cakes are high-calorie and indigestible foods. It's okay to eat occasionally during the Mid-Autumn Festival, but it's not advisable to eat more. Preserve the inedible moon cakes to avoid spoilage.
Matters needing attention in selecting moon cakes in Mid-Autumn Festival:
First of all, look at its color and image.
1. Normal mooncake skins are golden yellow and even in color.
2. Moon cakes all contain edible oil, and the skin of high-quality moon cakes will have a glossy effect, and the cake body is translucent and shiny.
3. The moon cake skin is hard but not exposed and deformed.
4. The patterns and handwriting on the surface of moon cakes should be clear and legible.
5. The stuffing is fine, dense and free of impurities.
The yolk is completely red or golden yellow, and the interface with the filling should be clear.
Second, smell its taste and smell its fragrance.
High-quality moon cakes will give off a hint of sweetness. If there is an odor or rancid smell of oil, it may be an aged and expired moon cake.
Third, taste and taste
1. The filling tastes delicate, the entrance is smooth, and there is no impurity.
2. Mooncake dough is soft and thin.
3. The stuffing is rich and prominent.
Fourth, the feeling of holding hands.
Of course, most stores don't allow you to choose moon cakes, so more often, you should choose a more reliable brand. Generally speaking, local time-honored brands and national brands are trustworthy. When buying, you must pay attention to the date of production, and you can also check the quality of moon cakes by pinching. Generally speaking, high-quality moon cakes are hard to pinch but elastic.