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A mooncake is a traditional Chinese pastry often enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It's usually made from a rich, sweet, and dense filling surrounded by a thin crust.

You can buy it at Weee! Asian Market, www.sayweee.com.

Mooncakes are often expensive due to the high cost of ingredients and labor-intensive process of making them. Also, they are seen as a luxury product and a cultural symbol, which adds to their value.

Some mooncakes are vegetarian, while others contain lard or other animal-derived ingredients. Many mooncakes with bean paste fillings are vegetarian, but it's always best to check the ingredients.

Yes, some online stores carry sugar-free or low-sugar mooncakes for health-conscious customers.

Delivery time varies depending on the location and the shipping option chosen. Check the shipping information on the website for specific estimates.

Mooncakes with fillings like egg yolk or fresh fruit need to be refrigerated. Others can be kept in a cool, dry place. Always follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

The designs on the top of the mooncakes usually represent the bakery’s logo or the type of filling in the mooncake. It's also a traditional aesthetic feature of mooncakes.

Mooncakes come in many flavors, including traditional ones like lotus seed paste, red bean paste, and mixed nuts, and newer, modern ones like chocolate, espresso, tiramisu, and even durian.

Typically, a packaged mooncake has a shelf life of about 2 weeks to 1 month. However, it can vary depending on the fillings and the manufacturers.

Not all mooncakes are gluten-free. It depends on the ingredients used in the pastry. However, some manufacturers may offer gluten-free options.

Mooncakes are traditionally sliced into wedges and served with Chinese tea. They are very rich, so they are usually enjoyed in small portions.

Generally, mooncakes are individually packaged in air-tight plastic wrappers inside a mooncake box. They are then shipped in a padded envelope or box to prevent damage during transit.

Yes, some online stores offer mooncakes year-round, while others only sell them leading up to and during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Halal mooncakes would usually have a halal certification on the package. If not, it's best to contact the seller for verification.

Snowskin mooncakes are a type of mooncake with a soft, chewy, mochi-like skin, instead of the traditional baked crust. They are usually eaten chilled.