Yishengxing Candied Fruit Introduction
Centuries of Tradition - Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulations; In the past, when people fell ill, they usually relied on traditional Chinese medicine, which is often bitter in taste. To help sick children take their bitter medicine, herbal shops also produced some sweet treats, such as licorice powder, hawthorn cakes, and plum cakes. Over time, these salty, sour, and sweet series, made following ancient methods and carefully blended, became quite popular among the locals. Therefore, "Yisheng Hing" also ventured into the "candied fruits" business. Fresh fruits are pickled and combined with proprietary herbal formulations developed in-house, making "Yisheng Hing's" candied fruits not only adhere to traditional methods but also meticulously crafted. They are not only hygienic but also contribute to health, with unique flavors. Established by Mr. Yang Laoshou in 1882, it has a history of over a hundred years, spanning the late Qing Dynasty, Japanese occupation, and Taiwan's retrocession. Currently, the "Yishengtang Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Shop" on Yanping Old Street is still operated by the third generation, Mr. Yang Zhenxi. To facilitate the production of candied fruits based on traditional herbal formulations, the fourth generation, affectionately called "Old Third," opened "Yisheng Hing Candied Fruits" across from the shop to sell the time-honored salty, sour, and sweet recipes.
