Maltose crackers
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| Type | Cracker |
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| Region or state | Hong Kong |
Maltose crackers are a popular traditional food in Hong Kong, consisting of maltose syrup sandwiched between two saltine crackers.[1][2] The popularity of the maltose cracker peaked in the 1960s and 70's as an item used in counter trading.[3] Nowadays, maltose crackers are generally homemade due to a decline of sales.
Popularity[edit]
Maltose crackers are a traditional Chinese snack. The calorific value of maltose is high and they possess a strong sweet flavor, making them a popular snack for children. Part of their popularity stems from their ease to make at home, and the lack of culinary skill needed to create them.
Decline[edit]
Since the peak of maltose crackers, they have been on a steady decline, being sold and marketed less over time. This can be attributed to the creation of multiple other cracker variations, which overtook the maltose in popularity.
References[edit]
- ^ "5 Must-try Traditional HK Street Foods (Sweet Edition)". 23 July 2016.
- ^ "Time Out Hong Kong - stories, interviews and guides about Hong Kong | Cheap Eats: Island South, Kowloon, N.T. And others". Archived from the original on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
- ^ "麥芽糖夾餅" [Maltose Cookie]. hk.88db.com (in Chinese).