Healthier treats: Shop owner Melvin Chan making healthier mooncakes with red beans and tangerine peel at his outlet in Kuala Lumpur. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
PETALING JAYA: Buckwheat flour, chia seeds and beetroot. No, these are not ingredients for a bland organic dish but for the delicate mooncake -– the latest health trend as consumers demand wholesome ingredients.
With the Mid-Autumn Festival about two weeks away, the traditional mooncake is undergoing a transformation driven by health-conscious consumers.
