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Luohe, Henan Province — 1990s origin, now nationally ubiquitous

Gansu La Tiao (辣条 — Spicy Gluten Strips)

Luohe, Henan Province — 1990s origin, now nationally ubiquitous

Spicy fermented wheat gluten strips — one of China's most popular snack foods, ubiquitous in convenience stores nationwide. Made by washing starch from wheat dough to isolate gluten, then seasoning with chilli, soy, five-spice, MSG. Originated in Luohe, Henan province when dried tofu manufacturers pivoted due to flooding. Now a 70-billion-yuan industry.

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