My boss was on a business trip to the Far East last week, and he took the opportunity to visit China and brought back some goodies. I got a durian pastry and two candies with Mao Zedong on the wrapper.
I ate the pastry at work during lunch. It had a thin, flaky crust and a lot of filling, like a thick puree or something similar. The smell is quite unique; durian has a very distinct aroma, but it turned out to be quite pleasant to taste, although it's a bit strange and perhaps a little too sweet. I really liked the packaging; while we just add anti-caking agents directly to the dough, the Chinese included a neat little packet, like the ones you find in shoes and bags.
The candies with Mao are delicious! They're nougat with pieces of peanuts and a fruity flavor (one is banana, the other is lychee). I love nougat, and these also have a pleasant fruity aftertaste.
The candy wrappers look something like this, all shiny.
🏹🎪+⛓️♿=💕