The tradition of crack seed—sweet, sour, and savory preserved fruit—originally came from China. Today, crack seed shops in Hawai‘i are the islands’ version of a candy store, complete with shelves lined with apothecary glass jars that hold the colorful treats. Neighborhood shops like Kaimuki Crack Seed in Honolulu, Oahu, carry almost 200 varieties including sweet wet li hing mango; honey ume; and so-hot-right-now lemon peel gummy bears.

Crack Seed Store

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