mak6 ngaa4 tong2麥芽糖麦芽糖

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名詞

Definition

Maltose or malt syrup, a sticky sugar made from fermented malt.

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How it's used

Associated strongly with traditional childhood snacks, this is often sold by street vendors who wrap the sticky syrup around two wooden sticks. It carries a nostalgic sentiment for many locals, representing a simpler time before modern mass-produced candies became dominant. The texture is notoriously thick and viscous, making it difficult to pull apart without getting messy.

Measure word

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Examples

sai3細go3個go2嗰zan6陣hou2好zung1鍾ji3意sik6食mak6麥ngaa4芽tong2糖。

I really loved eating maltose when I was a kid.

nei5你maai5買zo2咗mak6麥ngaa4芽tong2糖beng2餅mei6未aa4呀？

Have you bought the maltose biscuits yet?

Related words

Common phrases

mak6麥ngaa4芽tong2糖beng2餅

maltose biscuit

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with standard granulated sugar or honey, as the texture is significantly more adhesive and requires a specific technique to handle without sticking to your fingers.