Description

Five-kernel mooncakes (五仁月饼) are filled with a dense mix of five nuts and seeds — typically walnuts, almonds, sesame, melon seeds, and peanuts — often bound with maltose and studded with candied ingredients. A traditional, savory-sweet favorite with a loyal following.

Yami carries five-kernel mooncakes in Cantonese, Suzhou, and Beijing styles.

Explore our full Mid-Autumn mooncake collection, or browse related picks: Suzhou-style · Cantonese.

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Eva Ding
08/25/2023Verified Purchase

Thirty years ago, the mooncakes distributed by universities and schools during the Mid-Autumn Festival tasted like this! tasty! Good memories! grateful! grateful!

Re: Traditional Nuts Mooncake, 11.28oz

Every five-kernel mooncake at Yami is authentic and ships fast from our US warehouse with no extra customs fees, arriving in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival (Sept 17, 2026). Savor the traditional savory-sweet mix of nuts and seeds across Cantonese, Suzhou, and Beijing styles.

Frequently Asked Questions

We answer everything you want to know about Five Nut Mooncakes.

What is a five-kernel (五仁) mooncake?

A five-kernel mooncake is filled with a dense mix of five nuts and seeds — typically walnuts, almonds, sesame, melon seeds, and peanuts — often bound with maltose. It has a savory-sweet flavor and chewy texture.

Why are five-kernel mooncakes so popular (or divisive)?

Five-kernel mooncakes are a traditional favorite with a loyal following for their rich, nutty, savory-sweet taste. Their dense texture and rock-sugar bits make them a nostalgic classic.

What nuts are in a five-kernel mooncake?

The classic five are walnuts, almonds, sesame seeds, melon seeds, and peanuts, though some regional versions substitute pine nuts, olive kernels, or other nuts.

What styles of five-kernel mooncakes are available?

Yami carries five-kernel mooncakes in Cantonese, Suzhou, and Beijing styles — from thin-skin baked versions to flaky-crust and low-sugar options.

Do you ship five-kernel mooncakes for Mid-Autumn?

Yes. All items ship fast from our US warehouse and arrive in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival (Sept 17, 2026) with no extra customs fees.