Roasted-soybean candy 豆根糖

Dougentang is a traditional Tianjin confection made with soybean flour and sugar, with a roasted-bean aroma. Makers offer both soft, chewy and hard, crisp versions.

How it is made

Roasted soybean flour is worked with cooked sugar into a confection that is shaped and cut into pieces. The bean flour is central to its identity; it is not simply sesame brittle.

Flavour & texture

The candy is sweet and distinctly beany, with a roasted-soybean aroma. Soft versions have a resistant chew, while hard versions break with a crisp bite.

Local roots & traditions

Tianjin's culture and tourism account describes dougen candy within the city's traditional sugar-making craft and emphasizes the roasting of soybeans.

How to order Roasted-soybean candy

Ask for soft or hard dougen tang, try a small piece and check the pack's ingredient list.

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Questions before you order

What name should I show when ordering?

Show 豆根糖 for Roasted-soybean candy. Ask for soft or hard dougen tang, try a small piece and check the pack's ingredient list.