Yishengxing Dried Fruits Introduction
A Century-Old Tradition of Chinese Medicine Formulas; In the past, when people fell ill, they would typically take Chinese medicine, which is often bitter and hard to swallow. To help sick children take their bitter Chinese medicine, pharmacies started creating sweet delicacies such as licorice powder, hawthorn cakes, and plum cakes. Over time, these salty, sour, and sweet snacks, made with traditional methods and carefully crafted recipes, became quite popular among locals. Thus, "Yishengxing" also ventured into the candied fruit business. Their candied products, made from fresh fruits and developed with their own Chinese medicine formulas, not only adhere to traditional manufacturing methods but are also carefully crafted. They are hygienic, promote health, and feature unique flavors. Founded by Mr. Yang Laoshou in 1882, "Yishengtang Chinese and Western Pharmacy," has a history of over a hundred years, spanning the late Qing Dynasty, Japanese occupation, and Taiwan's recovery. Today, it is still operated by the third generation, Mr. Yang Zhenxi. The fourth generation, known as "Old Three," opened "Yishengxing Candied Fruits" across from Yishengtang to conveniently produce candied products based on their ancestral Chinese medicine formulas, offering a delightful blend of salty, sour, and sweet flavors.
