This is the Zhou Guifang Peanut Sesame Candy, featuring crushed peanuts and black sesame bound together in a hard maltose candy.

Each piece was a rectangular slice measuring approximately 3.5 × 2.7 × 0.5 cm, with a marbled black-and-off-white appearance and a rich nutty aroma.

On tasting, the rough surface gave way to a very firm, almost brittle texture that fractured with a satisfying crunch—first yielding to the slightly softer sesame before the denser peanuts. The components were bound by just enough sugar syrup to hold their shape, resulting in a balanced sweetness that allowed the roasted peanut and smoky black sesame flavours to dominate. The restrained sugar content made these easy to eat, with the sesame seeds momentarily adhering to the teeth before quickly dislodging, leaving a lingering nutty aroma in the finish.

Overall, this was a well-crafted traditional confection, offering a gratifying crunch and balanced nutty depth that made it both nostalgic and moreish.

This Zhou Guifang Peanut Sesame Candy contained 288 g. It was produced in China and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2025.