Shilin fermented tofu is among the best in Yunnan pickles, having the same reputation as Xuanwei ham. Shilin fermented tofu has been available for over two centuries. It takes tofu as raw material and uses traditional techniques for marinating with salt, chili powder, aniseed powder, and Sichuan pepper powder. Shilin fermented tofu is good table pickle for its neat shape, red and bright color, golden inside, mellow state, delicious taste, and excellent integration of color, fragrance, and taste. Varieties of Shilin fermented tofu are: liquor-soaked fermented tofu, oil-soaked fermented tofu, fermented tofu with Termitomyces albuminosus Heim, and fermented tofu with Thelephora ganbajun, etc. Each has its own characteristics. There are various packaging specifications and different brands. They are available in local grocery stores and shopping malls in Shilin, and can serve as gifts.