The Types, Regional Distribution, and Consumption Trend of Chinese Traditional Wheat-Based Foods

Table 3

Classification of Chinese steamed bread.

Classification	Characteristic	Distribution
Northern-style steamed bread (Chiang mian mantou)	Chewy, firm, and elastic	Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Henan, and other northern provinces
Southern-style steamed bread (Xiao mian mantou)	Soft, white, and palatable	Southern provinces and cities, some northern provinces and cities
Cantonese-style steamed bread (Guangdong mantou)	Unique flavor	Guangdong, Hainan, Fujian, Taiwan and Southeast Asian countries