Pitangzhang

Tianjin skin candy Zhang skin candy is a kind of high-grade and famous folk leisure candy with a long history and a long reputation. During the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, the ancestors of the Zhang family produced skin candy in Liangjiazui area (now Hongqiao area). It was not until the beginning of the 20th century that Mr. Zhang Jun, the second generation descendant of the Zhang family, took over. He integrated the characteristics of Tianjin Liuji and Yeji skin candy and made a big step forward in skin candy technology. People commonly called it "skin candy Zhang". During the Japanese invasion of China, Tianjin fell, and the development of "Pitangzhang" was traumatized. In the case of war, Mr. Zhang gave birth every day in fear for his livelihood, but he was still found by the Japanese. They found that this is a kind of candy with special technology, sweet taste and traditional characteristics. So he used various means of combining hard and soft to force Mr. Zhang to "cooperate" with him. The old gentleman has a backbone and would rather close the sugar shop and shop than give in to their arrogance. Since then, the name of "Pitangzhang" has disappeared. Until the 1980 s, the reform and opening up brought spring to the candy store. Under the careful care of the third-generation successor, Mr. Zhang Xueli, the brand of Pitangzhang Sugar Shop was hung up again and registered as the trademark of "Young and Old Music". As its name implies, it is a casual candy that both the elderly and children love to eat. The skin candy we produce is different from the hard candy or soft candy in the market. It is made of selected sesame seeds, white sugar and refined starch, which is low in sugar, low in sweetness, resistant to chewing, non-sticky, soft, hard, tough and brittle. The technology is simple and simple, and it is made by hand. By the 21st century, besides skin candy, sugar shops have introduced a series of products, such as crisp candy, chocolate, twist, etc., and there are as many as 18 flavors of skin candy alone. Not only sold in major markets across the country, but also exported to Japan, Germany, Russia and other countries.
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