Yuanhetang
Time-Honored BrandYuanhetang · Fujian · Founded
Yuanhetang is a time-honored brand from Fujian, renowned for its preserved fruits and pastries. With a century-old heritage, it embodies the culinary culture of southern Fujian, offering delicacies that blend traditional craftsmanship with local flavors.
Brand Story
Founded in the late Qing Dynasty or early Republic of China, Yuanhetang traces its origins to a sugar shop opened by the Zhuang family in Quanzhou, Fujian. The brand gained fame for its preserved fruits, made with carefully selected ingredients and unique techniques. During the Republican era, Yuanhetang's preserved fruits were exported overseas, becoming a beloved gift among overseas Chinese from the region. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the brand underwent public-private partnership, preserving its traditional methods. The craftsmanship integrates southern Fujian's time-honored techniques, emphasizing sugar curing, sun-drying, and flavor development, resulting in distinctive tastes cherished by consumers worldwide. Yuanhetang is not just a food brand but a cultural symbol of the southern Fujian diaspora, evoking nostalgia and hometown memories.
Signature Products
Made from local fruits through traditional sugar-curing, these preserved fruits offer a balanced sweet-and-sour taste with a lingering finish. (20-50 RMB per pack)
Flaky pastries with multiple layers and sweet fillings, perfect as a companion to tea in southern Fujian. (15-30 RMB per box)
Soft and chewy cakes made from kumquats, delicately sweet without being cloying. (10-20 RMB per pack)
Stores & Addresses
Located in: Fujian（福建）
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Cultural Note
Yuanhetang's preserved fruit-making technique, passed down for over a century, embodies southern Fujian's traditional craftsmanship, focusing on fruit selection, pickling, sun-drying, and flavor development. These delicacies are not only everyday snacks but also essential items in local weddings and festivals, reflecting regional folk culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 Yuanhetang founded?
Yuanhetang was founded in null, originating in Fujian, Fujian, primarily in the Healthcare field.
What is the signature product of Yuanhetang?
Its signature product is Yuanhetang Preserved Fruits. See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
Where can I find the official list of China Time-Honored Brands?
You can log into the MOFCOM "China Time-Honored Brand Information Management System", or browse this site’s brand directory — we have profiled 1,451 time-honored brands.
Sources / References
Brand fundamentals (founding year, heritage level, recognition batch) follow official sources such as the MOFCOM time-honored brand list. Story and encyclopedia: