First Latiao museum opens in Hunan
The first ever Latiao museum graced the stage in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province on November 1, attracting huge crowds. /CFP

The first ever Latiao museum graced the stage in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province on November 1, attracting huge crowds. /CFP

Latiao or spicy stick, made from flour, spicy oil and food additives, was born in the last century in Pingjiang County of Yueyang City in Hunan Province. /CFP

Latiao or spicy stick, made from flour, spicy oil and food additives, was born in the last century in Pingjiang County of Yueyang City in Hunan Province. /CFP

The museum introduces the history of Latiao, its industry development, production procedures and quality tests. Visitors can see production and quality-testing procedures up close and even smell the ingredients. /CFP

The museum introduces the history of Latiao, its industry development, production procedures and quality tests. Visitors can see production and quality-testing procedures up close and even smell the ingredients. /CFP

With a sweet and spicy taste and a chewy texture, Latiao has become one of the most well-known snacks across the country, especially among young Chinese. /CFP

With a sweet and spicy taste and a chewy texture, Latiao has become one of the most well-known snacks across the country, especially among young Chinese. /CFP