It is a famous flavor snack in Shanghai, which is said to have a history of 1300 years. As early as the fifth year of Xianfeng in Qing Dynasty (1855), it was divided into Benbang, Subang, Hangbang and Yang Bang. In the old society, selling pear cream candy was called "selling sugar for three points and singing for seven points". In order to let people know the efficacy of the herbs used in pear cream candy, the seller also made up a song.

"A pack of shaved ice and pear paste, two kinds of medicines are strong, three hawthorn malt helps digestion, four gentlemen play small sputum, five and cinnamon are used, six people use sanqi grass, seven-star stove makes charcoal fire, eight-diagram stove hangs pear paste, and nine roses are all finished products, which is a big supplement."

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Nutritional value of Shanghai pear paste sugar

Pear paste sugar is made from Sydney or Pak Lei and Chinese herbal medicine as main raw materials, and crystal sugar, orange powder and lemon powder are added. Mainly used for treating cough with excessive phlegm, tracheitis, asthma, etc. Sweet taste, convenient administration and remarkable curative effect. Its formula is characterized by proper nourishing to help the human body strengthen its resistance against various cough causes that cause colds and cough and poor resistance and the patient's fear of suffering when taking medicine.

According to heat, cold fatigue, body imbalance, dry cough, wet cough and so on. All kinds of medicinal materials are reasonably compatible and mixed with honey, maltose, sugar and pear juice. Because the selected Chinese herbal medicines are mild and have no side effects, they are suitable for all kinds of people with cough.

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