Haw Flakes - 10 Rolls (3.17 Oz) Traditional Chinese Fruit Candy

Just like I remember from Chinatown. Delicious and great value.

Compared to typical US candy, these little discs are a bit like SweetTarts or tiny Neco Wafers but with the distinctive Haw flavor.

Reminds me of my childhood. Just a good small flavor snack.

I didn't like these they taste flaky..

These haw flakes are about half the size of haw flakes I buy at the supermarket. The pictures are deceiving. I would not have bought these if I knew they were this small.

Not like what I remember these to be, but the flavor was nostalgic nonetheless. I think this better fits a sweeter American palate.

These came fresh! The cost was 4.55. Taste wise-they are slightly tangy and tart with a nice sweetness and soft crunch. They’re delicious! If you’ve never tried Hawthorne berry candy before these are novel and a fun introduction to Chinese candies.

Haw flakesA roll of haw flakes and a haw flakeOriginAlternative name(s) Saan Zaa BengPlace of origin ChinaDetailsType ConfectioneryMain ingredient(s) Chinese hawthorn fruitHaw flakesTraditional Chinese 山楂餅Simplified Chinese 山查饼HistoryHaw flakes are manufactured in China and are available in many parts of Asia. There has been very little change in the recipe or taste from the original version.TasteHaw flakes are reminiscent of dried pineapple slices or raisins with a slight tang of guava. The candy is soft and chewy with a fruity sweetness and a slight chalky texture. By comparison to other dried fruit sold as confectionery, they are relatively inexpensive.VarietyThe new Haw Flakes packagingGourmet haw flakes are also available at specialty Chinese markets. Gourmet haw flakes tend to be larger than the Shandong haw flakes (gourmet haw flakes are about 35-40 mm in diameter whereas the Shandong haw flakes are about 25 mm in diameter.)RegulationHaw flakes have been seized on several occasions by the United States Food and Drug Administration for containing Ponceau 4R (E124, Acid Red 18), an unapproved artificial coloring.[2][3]^ RTHK.org. "RTHK.org." Bitter but healing. Retrieved on 2009-05-31.^ "Enforcement Report for August 29, 2001". FDA Enforcement Report. United States Food and Drug Administration. Archived from the original on 2007-06-13. Retrieved 2007-07-02.^ "Enforcement Report for August 16, 2000". FDA Enforcement Report. United States Food and Drug Administration. Archived from the original on 2007-06-11. Retrieved 2007-07-02.