Usage: Mooncakes are the ideal addition to any household with their aesthetically pleasing exterior that features intricate designs and the endlessly varied combinations of fillings that can be added into the center, in a way that suits each unique taste preference within the household. However, several additions or improvisations should be considered whilst having mooncakes such as the meaty chicken mooncake. Tea, tart fruit like grapefruit, hawthorn, and kiwifruit, and wine are recommended to be eaten with mooncakes to reduce the adverse effects of the high fat and calorie content. These combinations alongside the chicken mooncake and other variations of the pastry, aid digestion and remove fat from our bodies, preventing food retention in the stomach and obesity. It is also a no-brainer but it is wise to refrain from eating too much at once.
Certifications: Tai Thong Mooncake's entire range of products, including the chicken mooncake, has undergone thorough inspections and examinations. As a result of the establishment's outstanding service and quality products, they have been awarded various accolades and certificates:
- JAKIM Halal certified: The chicken-based mooncake, and all of Tai Thong’s range of mooncakes have been certified Halal by the JAKIM committee based on the laws enforced by the local authorities and the Syariah board, making this product safe for consumption for all Muslims worldwide.
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certified: HACCP certification is given to companies and businesses that follow food safety requirements from preparation to delivery, such as the savoury chicken mooncake.
- ISO 22000 certified: ISO 22000 establishes and verifies food safety management system criteria. It specifies what a company must undertake to demonstrate its competence to control food safety hazards and ensure food safety.
Storage: Traditional mooncakes, such as the salty, nutty chicken mooncake should be stored in an airtight container in a cold and dry place, away from sources of direct sunlight and moisture. Prior to opening, however, mooncakes can be stored regularly in a pantry on your countertop, so long as it is sufficiently covered.
Chicken Mooncake Overview:
While the practice of gifting mooncakes dates back to the Tang Dynasty which is AD 1368-1644, the popular practice of preparing and eating mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival emerged during the Ming Dynasty, AD 1368-1644. With several centuries separating the Tang and Ming dynasties, one can speculate that the pastry began as an elite delight before being adopted by the public. The top crust of Cantonese mooncakes generally has auspicious Chinese characters, for example, longevity or harmony or the manufacturer's name. Fillings are a viscous paste formed from lotus beans, sweet red beans, or jujube. Eating a mooncake whole is considered strange, even impolite, in Chinese culture. Each pastry should be sliced into four slices and split amongst the participants. Mooncakes are not the healthiest Chinese desserts due to their rich contents. The usage of components such as lotus seed paste and salted egg yolks results in high levels of sugar and salt, with one mooncake often comprising 700 to 1000 calories. It is thus not uncommon in current East Asian media for stories to caution readers each year not to overindulge for the sake of their health. With this in mind, it is imperative that the fowl-based chicken mooncake is consumed in moderation and not in large bulks, despite its deliciously fragrant and nutty flavour.
About Tai Thong Mooncake:
Tai Thong entered the Vietnamese market in 2015. Inspired by the flavour of over 100-year-old Singaporean mooncakes, combined with the most advanced mooncake production technology. They have put in a lot of effort in Vietnam to enhance Tai Thong's market position and explicitly strive to continue to retain civility ideals coupled with the quintessence of the times, adjusting just enough to match the taste of Vietnamese clientele.
Mr. Kwok Tai Ping, a Hong Kong immigrant, founded the company in 1910 by founding a small cake shop on a small street in Singapore's Chinatown neighbourhood. The bakery specialised in traditional Cantonese-style pastries made from fresh ingredients on a daily basis, and it had been with the Lion Island nation through many ups and downs and successful times throughout its history, seeing the country's separation and independence. As a result of its amazing creation of simple mooncakes, the humble bakery has evolved into a global brand that has inspired many countries.
Poultry Mooncake Specifications:
- Net weight of 180g (6.34oz)
- Sweet and savoury taste
- Soft and frangible texture
- Contains assorted nuts, dried fruits, and chicken bits
- Pressed with intricate and beautiful designs
- Should be stored in a cool and dry location
Tai Thong Mooncake Sdn. Bhd.
