Crack seed

Crack seed is a category of snacks that originated in China. It is highly popular in many regions, such as Hawaii. Crack seed are basically preserved fruits that have been cracked or split with the seed or kernel partially exposed as a flavor enhancement. This type of snack is commonly referred to in Chinese language as see mui (西梅; [siː muːi]). The snack arrived to Hawaii with Cantonese immigrants in the 19th century, when they were brought to work in the plantations.