# Longevity peach

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traditional Chinese: [壽桃](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%E5%A3%BD%E6%A1%83); simplified Chinese: [寿桃](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%E5%AF%BF%E6%A1%83); pinyin: *shòu táo*; Jyutping: *sau6 tou4*; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: *siū-thô*

A **longevity peach**, or ***shoutao***, is a type of [lotus seed bun](/source/Lotus_seed_bun), sometimes with a filling made of [red bean paste](/source/Red_bean_paste) or [lotus paste](/source/Lotus_paste). It is white with a red dyed tip with a crease along the side, mimicking the shape of a [peach](/source/Peach). Occasionally, bakers add green decorations that mimic leaves.[1] The longevity peach is a representation of [Peaches of Immortality](/source/Peaches_of_Immortality). According to [Chinese folk legends](/source/Chinese_folklore), these peaches ripen every thousands of years, and grant immortality to humans when consumed.[2]

The pastry is typically served at the birthdays of elderly people to celebrate their achievement in having reached old age.[2]

## See also

- [List of buns](/source/List_of_buns)
- [List of steamed foods](/source/List_of_steamed_foods)

## References

1. ["All you want to know about Cantonese birthday buns!"](https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/all-you-want-to-know-about-cantonese-birthday-buns). *CBC Kids*. [Canadian Broadcasting Company](/source/Canadian_Broadcasting_Company). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210519115235/https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/all-you-want-to-know-about-cantonese-birthday-buns) 19 May 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 8 June 2021.

1. ["Longevity peaches"](http://www.chinatownology.com/longevity_peaches.html). *Chinatownlogy*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200207200223/http://www.chinatownology.com/longevity_peaches.html) 7 February 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 8 June 2021.

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