The original Chinese Moon cake included such ingredients as red beans, five types of Chinese nuts and ground lotus seeds and so on. Thailand has its own variations of including durian, chestnut, and persimmon. Additional ingredients may include lotus seeds, salted egg yolk and watermelon seeds.
It is to be noted that the ceremony is usually conducted by women as people believe that the moon is uniquely associated with female diety. Thus, powder and cosmetics are also offered with the hope of bringing beauty and beautiful skin to the entire female family members.