A Literature Review on Traditional Korean Cookies, Hankwa

A literatural survey on Hankwa, traditional Korean cookies, was made in order to identify the state of scientific understanding on these products and the future study needs for the modernization of the products. The type of Hankwa varies with the raw materials used and the processing methods and is classified into 7 groups, i.e. Yumilkwa, Ganjung-Sanja, Dasik, Jeonkwa, Suksilkwa, Kwapyun and Yutgangjung. The recipe and processing characteristics of 7 types of Hankwa were discussed and the scientific findings on these products were reviewed.