Shanghai Pear Syrup Candy Food Factory
Time-Honored BrandShanghai Pear Syrup Candy Food Factory · Shanghai · Founded 1956
Shanghai Pear Syrup Candy Food Factory, with a century-old heritage, crafts traditional pear syrup candy based on the philosophy of medicine and food homology. As a representative of Shanghai's specialty health food, it blends time-honored recipes with authentic flavors.
Brand Story
The history of Shanghai pear syrup candy dates back to the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty (1851-1861), when vendors near the City God Temple in Shanghai sold this candy, renowned for its cough-relieving and phlegm-dissolving effects. Legend has it that the famous Qing physician Ye Tianshi improved the recipe by adding herbs like fritillaria and platycodon, enhancing both taste and efficacy. By the Republic of China period (1912-1949), the craft had matured into a unique boiling technique. In 1956, amid the public-private partnership movement, several workshops merged to form the Shanghai Pear Syrup Candy Food Factory, preserving traditional formulas and skills. This candy is not just a childhood memory for Shanghainese but also embodies Jiangnan's culinary culture and traditional Chinese medicine wisdom, making it a microcosm of Shanghai-style culture.
“Sweet but not cloying, soothes the throat and nourishes the lungs.”
Signature Products
Classic flavor, lightly sweet and soothing, made from snow pear and rock sugar through traditional boiling. (10-20 RMB/box)
Infused with fritillaria bulbs to enhance cough relief and phlegm reduction, ideal for autumn and winter lung nourishment. (15-30 RMB/box)
Cooling mint flavor, refreshing and invigorating, perfect for summer lozenges. (10-20 RMB/box)
Stores & Addresses
Located in: Shanghai（上海）
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Cultural Note
The craft of making Shanghai pear syrup candy emphasizes procedures like boiling, filtering, and setting, requiring precise control of heat and sugar concentration, integrating the concept of medicine and food homology. The recipe often includes herbs such as fritillaria, platycodon, and poria, reflecting the Jiangnan region's emphasis on dietary therapy. As a representative of Shanghai's traditional handicrafts, this technique has been listed in the Shanghai Intangible Cultural Heritage, serving as a living fossil of 'medicine and food homology' in Shanghai-style culture.
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What is a "China Time-Honored Brand" (中华老字号)?
A China Time-Honored Brand is a designation by China’s Ministry of Commerce for brands with a long history that inherit products, craftsmanship or services across generations and have operated continuously to the present.
When was Shanghai Pear Syrup Candy Food Factory founded?
Shanghai Pear Syrup Candy Food Factory was founded in 1956, originating in Shanghai, Shanghai, primarily in the Healthcare field.
What is the signature product of Shanghai Pear Syrup Candy Food Factory?
Its signature product is Original Pear Syrup Candy. See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
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