Are Haw Flakes Healthy to Eat? Unpacking the Sweet and Sour Truth
                                
                                
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                                Hawthorn berries are used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine for their digestive and heart-supporting properties, but the popular candy derived from them, haw flakes, is a different story. This raises a crucial question for consumers: are haw flakes healthy to eat, or are they simply a sugary treat with a healthy origin?