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Vegan Lunar New Year foods refer to festive foods specifically designed for the Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) that contain absolutely no animal-based ingredients (such as eggs, milk, honey, animal fats, etc.). These foods are becoming increasingly popular in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and overseas Chinese communities, and are especially suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or those seeking a healthy diet. Traditional Lunar New Year foods are mostly pastries, candies, and fried snacks, while vegan versions typically use plant-based ingredients (such as rice, sugar, nuts, mushrooms, and soy products), emphasizing low oil and sugar content, no preservatives, and health benefits. They retain the festive auspicious meanings (such as New Year cake symbolizing "rising higher every year" and radish cake symbolizing "good fortune") while being healthier and more environmentally friendly.
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This rose, black sesame, and walnut cake has become a popular healthy dessert in recent years' Lunar New Year gift boxes, especially common in vegan/Lunar New Year gift sets in Hong Kong, Macau, and other Chinese communities (such as those offered by brands like PremiOne). Traditional black sesame and walnut cakes or red date cakes are often flavored with maltose or cane sugar, resulting in a higher sweetness level. This version emphasizes a natural and healthy recipe. While some brands advertise "no added sugar" or use sugar alcohols, the mainstream version still uses natural maltose as a base, offering a mild and natural sweetness that highlights the original flavor of the ingredients.
Main Ingredients (Common Formula, Slightly Varies by Brand):
Black Sesame (Roasted until fragrant, providing a rich sesame flavor and health benefits)
Walnuts/Palms (Add crunch and omega-3 healthy fats)
Red Dates (Nourish blood and qi, add natural fruity sweetness)
Rose Petals (Add a delicate floral fragrance, enhancing beauty)
Other Common Ingredients: Goji berries, black bean powder, vegetable oil, maltose (or sugar alcohol version)
Vegan, free of five pungent spices, preservatives, and artificial flavors and colors; mostly handmade.
Taste and Flavor: Soft and elastic texture (chewy and not sticky). The first bite is filled with the rich aroma of black sesame, followed by the chewy crunch of walnuts. The fruity sweetness of red dates balances the overall flavor, and the fresh floral aroma of rose petals unfolds in the aftertaste. It leaves a refreshing and soothing feeling. The overall flavor is rich and layered, combining the warmth of traditional pastries with modern health-promoting floral notes, truly "a bite for beauty, a bite for healing."
Health and Wellness Benefits: Black sesame seeds are hailed in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a "nourishing liver and kidneys, promoting hair growth and beauty," rich in Vitamin E, calcium, and unsaturated fatty acids, which help fight oxidation, moisturize the skin, and improve gray hair and hair loss. Walnuts are good for brain health and rich in omega-3; red dates nourish blood and qi, boost immunity; rose petals regulate qi and relieve depression, and beautify the skin. Suitable for those with insufficient qi and blood, weak liver and kidneys, those who stay up late, women, or the elderly, this is a delicious and beneficial New Year's snack.
New Year's Special Features: Often placed in New Year's platters or gift boxes, black sesame seeds symbolize longevity and good health; roses symbolize beauty and love; and walnuts are a homophone for "family happiness." Individually packaged for practicality: hygienic, mess-free, easy to share, and suitable for elders or relatives with blood sugar concerns. The packaging often features an elegant and healthy style, with red and gold tones or simple floral designs, adding a festive atmosphere when placed next to other New Year's goods.
In summary, this is a refined snack that combines traditional Chinese health wisdom with the festive spirit of the New Year—you can enjoy the rich aroma of black sesame and the romance of roses, while also nourishing your skin and body for a healthy and beautiful New Year! If you prefer a low-sugar version, you can choose brands that advertise "no added sugar" or sugar alcohols; if you have special needs, please check the product's nutrition label before enjoying it.
Other Options:
Vegan Nian Gao (Sticky Rice Cake): Made with glutinous rice, coconut milk, brown sugar or organic cane sugar, it's sweet but not cloying, symbolizing "rising to higher positions." Common flavors include coconut milk, brown sugar, and longan Nian Gao, and red date Nian Gao. After steaming, it's soft, chewy, and sweet, and can be eaten directly or fried.
Vegan Turnip Cake (Lo Bak Go): Made with white turnip, rice flour, shiitake mushrooms, and preserved radish, it's savory and delicious, symbolizing "good fortune." Vegan versions don't include preserved meats or eggs; common varieties include shiitake mushroom turnip cake and black truffle shiitake mushroom turnip cake. It's also less likely to cause internal heat if consumed in large quantities.
Vegan Taro Cake: Steamed with taro, rice flour, and mushrooms, it has a smooth texture and a natural taro aroma. Common varieties include shiitake mushroom taro cake, suitable for those who enjoy root vegetable flavors.
Vegan Water Chestnut Cake / Osmanthus Water Chestnut Cake: Sweet and crisp, made with water chestnuts and infused with osmanthus for added aroma, symbolizing a refreshing start to the new year.
Vegan Assorted New Year Snack Gift Boxes: Often includes egg-free and dairy-free versions of pineapple cakes, sesame walnut cakes, peanut brittle, cookies, crispy corners, and palmiers. Handmade and free of the five pungent vegetables (a common requirement for Buddhist vegetarianism), suitable for gifting.
Other Vegan Snacks: Such as vegan egg rolls (egg-free and lard-free), chocolate, nut gift boxes, brown sugar rice cake, mango pudding, etc. Some brands emphasize low sugar, low fat, and high fiber content.
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