Chinsuko (ちんすこう/金楚糕, Chinsukō) is a traditional sweet made in Okinawa since the times of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and often sold as a souvenir (Miyagegashi). It is a small biscuit made of mostly lard and flour, with a mild and sweet flavor similar to shortbread.^[1]

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Type	Confectionery/Biscuit
Place of origin	China, Japan
Region or state	Okinawa
Main ingredients	Lard, Flour, Sugar
Media: Chinsuko

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