Taiwanese honey cake wins top "Superior Taste Award" honor

Taiwanese bakery brand Yi Chih Hsiang has earned the highest honor, a three-star rating, at the prestigious International Taste Institute's (ITI) "Superior Taste Award" for its classic honey cake. This accolade, often referred to as the "Michelin Guide for Food," recognizes the product's exceptional flavor and marks a significant achievement for a Taiwanese honey cake.

The ITI evaluation is conducted by a panel of international chefs, sommeliers, and food experts who blind-taste products based on sensory criteria. Achieving a three-star rating requires a score above 90 points, a difficult feat, especially for a shelf-stable honey cake, which often faces challenges with sweetness and dryness.

Yi Chih Hsiang's award-winning honey cake is crafted using 100% natural longan flower honey, without artificial flavors or colors. It is baked using a traditional pine wood box method, which ensures even heating and imparts a subtle, natural pine aroma, contributing to its unique layered fragrance and classic chewy texture.

Founded over 50 years ago, Yi Chih Hsiang's first-time entry into the ITI awards underscores decades of dedication to craftsmanship and traditional techniques. The brand has also received other accolades, including "Taiwan's Best Pastry" and a silver award for packaging design at the Italian A' Design Award, highlighting the growing international recognition of Taiwan's high-quality baked goods.