Zongzi

History of Zongzi in China

Zongzi, also known as Zongzi, is mainly made of glutinous rice and stuffing, wrapped with Ruo leaves (or new leaves, ancient bougainvillea leaves, etc.), and has various shapes, mainly in angular and quadrangular shapes. Zongzi has a long history. It was originally used as a tribute to ancestors and gods. Zongzi, as one of the most profound traditional foods in Chinese history and culture, has spread far.More History of Zongzi in China

Due to different regions, the materials and even the leaves of Zongzi are very different, and even the shape of "wrapping" is also very different. For example, in the early days, people used ox horns to worship heaven, so most of the zongzi in the Han and Jin dynasties were made into horns, as one of the articles for ancestor worship. In addition, there are generally various shapes such as equilateral triangles, equilateral quadrilaterals, pointed triangles, squares, and elongated shapes.To see all of Morphological style,

Zongzi belongs to a type of "zongzi", which is a tribute used by people to worship gods and ancestors during festivals. It is an ancient traditional custom to make zongzi to worship gods and ancestors during festivals. There are many varieties of zongzi, and different festivals will make different types of zongzi. Zongzi is a tribute to worship gods and ancestors during the Dragon Boat Festival.To see all of Cultural customs,

The worship of ancestors during the Dragon Boat Festival is actually a content bestowed by later generations. The ancients actually had various interpretations of the Dragon Boat Festival.

Historical records about Zongzi can be found in Shuowen Jiezi by Xu Shen of the Han Dynasty. The character "zongzi" is originally called "gao", with reed leaves wrapped in rice. From the meter, the sound of sound.To see all of Historical records,

The earliest on Earth

In September 1988, the Cultural Relics Department of De'an County, Jiangxi Province found two real Zongzi in an ancient tomb of the Song Dynasty. According to textual research, this is the first real Zongzi found in the world.

The ancient tomb is located on the outskirts of De'an County and was buried in 1274 AD. The tomb owner took a 40 cm peach branch with two prismatic Zongzi hanging on it in his right hand.Received honors

Taboos for consumption

Zongzi should not be eaten cold, but must be eaten hot. The main ingredient of Zongzi is glutinous rice with high amylopectin content. After heating glutinous rice, amylopectin will gelatinize, which is beneficial for digestion by enzymes and easier to digest; Once cooled, starch will age and rejuvenate, and intermolecular coagulation will strengthen, making it difficult to digest.To see all of Taboos for consumption,

Taboos for making

The heat of Zongzi varies according to its "size" and "content". Each heat of "meat zongzi" contains about 450 to 600 calories. The average heat of table meat zongzi is 495 calories from 385 to 671 calories, while the average heat of Huzhou zongzi is 459 calories from 400 to 520 calories. Of course, the contents of meat zongzi also directly affect its heat capacity. For example, the use of pork belly and Grilled pork as ingredients, the heat content is naturally different.To see all of Taboos for making,

Selection method

To be cautious:

First, look at the production date and shelf life on the label of Zongzi. Don't buy spoiled Zongzi;

Second, be careful of the taste change of Zongzi. If you taste the Zongzi filling is a little sour, a little bitter, and the taste is not correct, don't eat it again;

Third, be careful about the quality of Zongzi, and buy regular Zongzi from shopping malls, catering enterprises and supermarkets;

Fourth, be careful about the packaging of Zongzi and buy safe and hygienic Zongzi;

Fifth, be careful whether eating Zongzi is the right way. If you have stomach disease, don't eat too sweet Zongzi. If you have gall stones, cholecystitis and pancreatitis, don't eat meat zongzi, egg yolk zongzi and too greasy Zongzi.

Carrying taboos

Zongzi is prohibited from entering 23 countries and regions: Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, India, Indonesia, Brazil, cartel, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, Belgium, Uruguay, Czech Republic, South Korea, Estonia, Myanmar, Philippines, Mexico, Congo, Taiwan, China, etc; Countries that prohibit Zongzi containing meat stuffing and egg yolk from being carried or mailed into China include Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan, etc

As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, some citizens encounter the embarrassment of being refused due to quarantine risks when carrying or mailing Zongzi into or out of the country: some countries prohibit the entry of mainland Zongzi, while others prohibit the entry of specific varieties. China also has regulations on the entry of Zongzi from other regions and countries. Germany, France, Spain, including Taiwan, China, and other 23 countries and regions prohibit the entry of mainland Zongzi.

Why do the above countries and regions ban Zongzi entry? This is because some Zongzi contain meat ingredients, and there are risks of carrying bird flu, foot and mouth disease and other epidemics. Moreover, Zongzi tends to deteriorate after a long journey, so many countries have imposed restrictions on the entry of Zongzi.

Some countries prohibit the entry of Zongzi, which is also divided into categories: meat Zongzi, which is prohibited in many countries; Some countries prohibit the entry of raw Zongzi and release cooked Zongzi; All raw and cooked products are prohibited from entering the country.

If you want to bring meat stuffed Zongzi into the country from abroad, you may also be detained.