(Baonghean.vn) - Handmade mooncakes have become a "hot" item for many years every Mid-Autumn Festival. This is also an opportunity for many young people to earn extra income.
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Traditional moon cakes with square and round shapes have become a familiar gift every Mid-Autumn Festival. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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According to Ms. Dang Thi Thu Huyen (Vinh Tan Ward - Vinh City) - a handmade baker said: "I started making cakes from the beginning of the 7th lunar month. In one day I can make more than 300 cakes. The ingredients to make a handmade moon cake are quite simple, including flour, butter, sugar water, cooking oil... Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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The flavors of handmade cakes are very diverse and suitable for consumers' needs. In addition to popular fillings such as green beans, mixed, green tea, salted eggs..., there are now many new flavors such as durian, red beans... Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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After being squeezed according to the quantity, the cake is put into the mold to shape. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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Handmade moon cakes in various shapes and eye-catching colors attract many lovers. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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This year, the moon cake market has seen the appearance of modern moon cakes with eye-catching designs and patterns priced at 50,000 - 80,000 VND. This is one of the best-selling cakes and is sought after by many people. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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One characteristic of handmade mooncakes is their short shelf life because they do not use preservatives; usually 7 days at room temperature or a few days longer if kept in the refrigerator. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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In contrast to the handmade mooncake market, mooncakes from businesses and companies are currently quite gloomy and few people buy them. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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