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A date paste mooncake is a type of mooncake that originated from China. It is traditionally consumed during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The mooncake contains date paste as its core filling.

Other than date paste, common ingredients may include flour, sugar, and oil for the pastry, and sometimes nuts, seeds or other fillings in addition to the date paste.

The dough of the mooncake often contains wheat flour making them not gluten-free. It’s always recommended to check the product specifics.

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Date paste mooncakes are typically sweet due to the natural sugars in the dates and additional sweeteners.

Making date paste mooncakes requires some skill and can be time-consuming. However, with practice, you can master it.

Unless specified as nut-free, it's best to abstain. Some date paste mooncakes may contain nuts or have been prepared in facilities that process nuts.

Store them in a cool, dry place inside an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Date paste is made from ripened dates that have been deseeded, cooked until soft and then mashed into a smooth paste.

While the date paste filling and dough can be vegan-friendly, some may also contain ingredients such as lard or egg wash. Check product specifics to ensure it meets vegan requirements.

Date paste mooncakes can last up to two weeks if stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.

Mooncakes are traditionally cut into wedges, served with tea, and shared among family and friends.

A date paste mooncake is sweet with a dense and smooth filling. The taste of dates is prominent and offers a unique flavor.

The tradition of eating mooncakes originated in China, and is a significant part of the Mid-Autumn Festival customs.

Traditionally, mooncakes are enjoyed with a pot of hot tea, particularly Jasmine or Oolong tea.

The design on top of a mooncake usually features Chinese characters for goodwill like 'harmony' or 'longevity', as well as the name of the bakery and type of filling inside.