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A pineapple bun ( (in Mandarin ), bo1 lo4 baau1 ? (in Cantonese )) is a sweet Pastry that is very popular in Hong Kong , and some other areas in Southern China . It is known in Cantonese Chinese as '''''bo lo baau''''', in which "''bo lo''" means "pineapple", and "'' Baau ''" refers to a kind of Bun -like item in Chinese Cuisine . Although the pastry is known as "''pineapple'' bun", it contains no Pineapple . The name "pineapple bun" actually originated from the fact that the checkered top of the pastry looks like the Epicarp of a pineapple. It is very similar to the Japanese Melonpan , in its manner of cooking and in the fact that it is named according to its shape. Amusingly, it is possible to order a ''pineapple pineapple bun'', which is a pineapple bun that is actually stuffed with pineapple. VARIANT Many Hong Kong restaurants, such as '' Cha Chaan Teng s'' and '' Dai Pai Dong s'', offer an item called a "buttered pineapple bun", which is a pineapple bun with a piece of Butter stuffed inside. They are known in Cantonese as '''''bo lo yau''''' (菠蘿油), in which "''bo lo ''" means "pineapple," and "'yau'" (oil) refers to butter. This item is sometimes criticised for containing too much fat and cholesterol. POPULAR CULTURE
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