Wang Xi Shi Food Store Introduction
Fruit cakes contain fruit jam and mixed fruit juice, hence the name fruit cakes. However, different shops have different methods of preparation; for example, more modern pastry shops might use orange peel and fruit juice, but the flavors are generally similar and they always include something related to fruit. Locally, it is also referred to as "water cake." The traditional fruit cake differs in ingredients from the modern version. The traditional fruit cake is made of high-gluten flour, vegetable oil, sweet potato puree, maltose, fruit juice, and granulated sugar. It does not contain added preservatives, resulting in a shorter shelf life; whereas modern fruit cakes are more appealing to the youth, with main ingredients including orange peel, fruit juice, and flour. Additionally, preservatives are added to the outer packaging to extend shelf life.
