VietNamNet Bridge – Eight specialty gifts produced in localities across the country have been recognised among the ‘top specialty gifts of Asia’ in 2013.



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The eight products nominated to the Asian Book of Records by the Vietnam Book of Records are unique and original gifts from different regions of Vietnam.

They are: Banh Dau Xanh Hai Duong, Nhan Sam Ngoc Linh, Que Tra Bong, Che Thai Nguyen, Banh Phong Sua Dua, Ca Phe Buon Me Thuot, Tieu Phu Quoc, and Banh Trang Phoi Suong.

Banh Dau Xanh Hai Duong (green bean cake) from Hai Duong Province was first made in the 20th century and is widely consumed everywhere in Vietnam. It is a sweet rectangular cake made with green beans, sugar, lard and grapefruit oil.

Sam Ngoc Linh (ginseng) from Kon Tum Province is a special medicine that is more valuable than any other ginseng in the world.

Que Tra Bong (Tra Bong cinnamon) from Quang Ngai Province is appreciated for its potency and its aroma. It can be used for cooking or to make fine arts products.

Banh Phong Sua Dua (coconut milk crackers) from Ben Tre Province are made from coconut, rice powder, sugar, sesame and green beans. This unique product is now exported to many countries around the world.

Che Thai Nguyen (tea) from Thai Nguyen Province is well-known for its honey-gold coloring and its unique flavour. The tea has a sweet scent and tastes sweet and tart. It is exported to more than 100 countries around the world.

Ca Phe Buon Me Thuot (Buon Me Thuot coffee) from Dak Lak Province is a natural, unadulterated variety of coffee. This superior coffee is rich in caffeine and always maintains its original color.

Tieu Phu Quoc (Phu Quoc pepper) from Kien Giang Province is a unique, strong and pungent pepper. Its superior quality has made it famous among domestic and foreign tourists; it is now exported to more than 30 countries around the world.

Banh Trang Phoi Suong (rice paper) from Tay Ninh Province is used as a snack or in main meals. This light weight snack is a specialty of Tay Ninh Province and is widely consumed.

Source: Nhan Dan