Maltose crackers

Maltose crackers are a popular traditional food in Hong Kong, consisting of maltose syrup sandwiched between two saltine crackers. The popularity of the maltose cracker peaked in the 1960s and 70's as an item used in counter trading. Nowadays, maltose crackers are generally homemade due to a decline of sales.

Popularity
Maltose crackers are a traditional Chinese snack. The calorific value of maltose is high and they possess a strong sweet flavor, making them a popular snack for children. Part of their popularity stems from their ease to make at home, and the lack of culinary skill needed to create them.

Decline
Since the peak of maltose crackers, they have been on a steady decline, being sold and marketed less over time. This can be attributed to the creation of multiple other cracker variations, which overtook the maltose in popularity.