Healthy profile for the mooncake


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. 

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