Honey Sea Salt Madeleine

֎֎֎ // Honey Sea Salt Madeleine // The star of this Madeleine is the sea salt from Zhounan in Chiayi, paired with honey that leaves a subtle tartness. The fluffy cake is a delightful balance of sweet and savory notes. ✦ Vegetarian (Lacto-ovo) Suitable for lacto-ovo vegetarians. ✦ Ingredients French cultured butter, granulated sugar, white sugar, Zhounan sea salt from Chiayi, fresh free-range eggs, Nantou local honey, vanilla bean paste, aluminum-free baking powder, Japanese flour. ✦ Allergens This product contains eggs, milk, and wheat. It is not suitable for individuals with allergies to these ingredients. ✦ Gift Box Contents // Each box contains 5 individual packages, with one Madeleine per package. // Gift box dimensions are approximately 20.5 x 9 x 7.5 cm. ✦ Shelf Life / Storage Instructions // Unopened, can be stored at room temperature for 7 days. Refrigerated, it can be stored for 10 days. For room temperature storage, keep in a cool, dry place below 30°C. The 10-day refrigerated shelf life assumes no logistical delays and begins from the day of arrival if immediately refrigerated. // All product shelf lives are calculated from the date of manufacture and are indicated on the label at the bottom of the gift box. // Once opened, it is recommended to consume immediately to prevent changes in texture due to air exposure. As no preservatives are added, it is best enjoyed fresh. . . // Shipping Notes // ➊ During transit, there may be some shifting or minor damage due to impacts. We have implemented extensive protective measures, so please ensure you are comfortable with these potential risks before purchasing. ➋ Black Cat home delivery is significantly safer than convenience store pickup. If the integrity of the product is a high priority for you, we recommend choosing Black Cat delivery. ➌ Each order can only be shipped to one pickup point/delivery address. If you require delivery to multiple locations, please place separate orders. ✦ Black Cat Home Delivery Information // Black Cat does not deliver on Sundays, so we do not ship on Sundays. // If an order is shipped on a Saturday, it will not be delivered until Monday due to Black Cat's Sunday non-delivery policy. This will result in one day of the shelf life being consumed in the logistics warehouse, which can have a significant impact on room-temperature cakes with shorter shelf lives. Please be aware of this. // Once shipped via Black Cat, products will arrive at the delivery address the next day. However, during peak seasons such as Mid-Autumn Festival, Lunar New Year, or major online shopping events, deliveries may be delayed due to high logistics volume. ✦ Convenience Store Pickup Information // Once shipped via convenience store pickup, products will arrive at the designated store the day after tomorrow. However, during peak seasons such as Mid-Autumn Festival, Lunar New Year, or major online shopping events, deliveries may be delayed due to high logistics volume. // Convenience store pickup carries a higher risk of product damage. While we offer this option for customer convenience, please refrain from choosing this method if product integrity is a major concern. . . // Invoice Notes // ➊ No physical or electronic invoices will be issued. A receipt from a vendor exempt from uniform invoice issuance is available upon request. . . // Returns & Exchanges Notes // ➊ In accordance with Article 2 of the "Standards for the Application of Reasonable Exceptions to the Right of Dissolution for Distance Transactions," there are seven circumstances where the seven-day cooling-off period does not apply. The first is for perishable goods, items with a short shelf life, or items that are close to expiring upon return or cancellation. Products such as fresh milk and cakes often have shelf lives shorter than or only slightly longer than seven days, making them unsuitable for resale after return. ➋ As per the second item in Article 2 of the "Standards for the Application of Reasonable Exceptions to the Right of Dissolution for Distance Transactions," customized products are not eligible for the seven-day cooling-off period. This also applies to custom gift boxes. ➌ For reasons of food hygiene and safety, the seven-day cooling-off period does not apply once the product has been opened, used, or consumed, unless the product was damaged due to temperature loss during transit. ➍ Returns based on subjective personal opinions, such as "it doesn't feel right," "it doesn't taste as I imagined," or "it should look better," are not accepted. ❺ All products are thoroughly inspected before packaging and shipping. If you receive a product with severe defects or an incorrect quantity (contents) compared to your order, please contact us within two days of receipt so we can promptly assist you. To ensure that any damage is not due to intentional human interference, we recommend recording a video while inspecting the product upon arrival. ❻ In the event of severe product defects, only exchanges for the identical item purchased will be accepted. Refunds will not be provided. . . ✦✦ About Zhounan Salt Farm and Sea Salt ✦✦ Sea salt contains various minerals, such as sodium chloride, calcium, and magnesium, each contributing its unique flavor and enriching the overall taste of the salt. Refined salt, on the other hand, undergoes dialysis to remove minerals, leaving high-purity sodium chloride with a singular salty taste that can be perceived as overly harsh. The Zhounan salt field is located in Budai, Chiayi, one of Taiwan's southern salt production areas. Established in 1824, it reached its peak salt production in the 1980s. However, even then, it couldn't meet Taiwan's demand for salt and faced competition from inexpensive imported salt. To compete, Taiwan Salt implemented mechanized operations in the salt fields, forcing salt workers to leave. This effort ultimately failed, and the Budai salt field closed in 2001, followed by the closure of all salt fields the next year, marking the end of Taiwan's sun-dried salt history. Seven years later, the Budai Mouth Cultural Association, along with local veteran salt workers and aspiring young individuals, gradually revived the salt fields. Beyond resuming the production of sun-dried salt, they are also committed to coexisting with the environment, transforming the area into a space that preserves history and continues cultural heritage. Zhounan sea salt is produced in this environment, leveraging the accumulated experience and skills of veteran salt workers. Taiwan's sun-dried salt history dates back to the Zheng Chenggong era. Over centuries, it has experienced ups and downs, and it is now being passed down. It would be a shame to let it be submerged by the past. Our small shop hopes to contribute in our own way to support the products of this cherished region, using a small cookie to help more people understand Taiwan.