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Mooncakes are a type of pastry or savory baked good that are traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival in East and Southeast Asia. They are typically round or rectangular pastries filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings, such as lotus seed paste, red bean paste, or salted egg yolk. The pastry is usually made from wheat flour, lard, and sugar, and is often decorated with intricate patterns. Mooncakes are often given as gifts during the festival, and are also used as offerings to the gods and ancestors. The mooncake market has seen a steady growth in recent years, with more and more people looking to purchase mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Many companies have emerged to meet the growing demand, offering a variety of flavors and fillings to suit different tastes. These companies often offer traditional flavors, as well as more modern variations, such as chocolate and matcha-flavored mooncakes. Some of the companies in the mooncake market include Hsin Tung Yang, Kee Wah Bakery, Maxim's Cakes, and Sun Lik. Show Less Read more