Haw flakesA packaged stack of haw flakes and an individual haw flake |
| Alternative names | Shān Zhā Bǐng |
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| Type | Confectionery |
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| Place of origin | China |
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| Main ingredients | Chinese hawthorn fruit, sugar |
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Haw flakes (Chinese: 山楂餠; pinyin: shānzhā bǐng) are Chinese sweets made from the fruit of the Chinese hawthorn. The pale/dark pink candy is usually formed into discs two millimeters thick, and packaged in cylindrical stacks with label art resemblant of Chinese fireworks. The sweet and tangy snack is usually served to guests along with tea or as a treat for children. It is sometimes consumed with bitter Chinese herbal medicine to aid digestion.
