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Buying Asian snacks may seem straightforward, but product packaging and online descriptions do not always provide all the information you need at a glance. Looking for soft mochi to enjoy with tea, savoury frozen spring rolls for a party or Chinese pastries as a gift? Do not focus solely on flavour or attractive photos.
The following three pitfalls are common:
When comparing Asian snacks, three points are important: ingredients and allergens, storage conditions and preparation method.
Mochi is often made with glutinous rice flour or glutinous rice powder. A filling may also contain milk, egg, soya, wheat, peanuts or nuts. For example, the BAMBOO HOUSE Double Filling varieties state that they contain milk and egg. Royal Family Mochi Chocolate lists soya as an allergen and, according to the product information, may contain traces of gluten, milk, nuts, peanuts and egg.
Do you have a food allergy or intolerance? Always use the current packaging as your guide. Recipes can change, and an online product page does not replace the information on the label.
When choosing Chinese pastries and Asian desserts, also check the sweeteners. Bestore Baobao Mochi Pastry contains maltitol and states that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. This is relevant information if you plan to serve several portions.
A 120-gram, 180-gram or 400-gram pack does not automatically indicate how many people it will serve. Individually wrapped mochi and rice snacks are practical for sharing or taking with you. WANT WANT Original Flavour Snow Cake consists of 12 individual packs within a total weight of 150 grams.
Larger packs are often more convenient for a party, but also check how long the product will keep after opening. A product that needs to be stored airtight after opening requires more attention than an individually wrapped snack.
Frozen spring rolls, spring rolls and dim sum snacks must remain frozen until use. Duca Mini Spring Roll and Mooijer Baby Shrimp Spring Roll state that the product must not be refrozen once thawed. Sanquan Custard Bun must be steamed from frozen; according to the product information, this takes approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
Sanquan Spring Onion Flavor Pancake is also intended to be cooked straight from the freezer in a preheated pan. This makes it suitable for a quick snack, but less convenient if you do not have access to a pan or cooking time.
If you are mainly looking for mochi, it is worth considering the difference between a single filling and a double filling. The BAMBOO HOUSE Double Filling range combines a fruit filling with a milky centre. The varieties include peach, blueberry, mango and strawberry.
A double filling does not mean that every flavour will taste the same. According to the product information, the mango variety contains, among other ingredients, mango paste and colour E160a. The strawberry variety contains, among other ingredients, strawberry paste and beetroot powder. The nutritional values also differ: the mango variety lists 352 kcal per 100 grams, while the blueberry and strawberry varieties list 332 kcal per 100 grams.
For a more traditional flavour, consider Taiwanese mochi with azuki bean, or fruit pastries. Yuki & Love Azuki Bean Mochi contains red bean paste. Yuki & Love Pineapple Cake consists of a pastry layer with pineapple filling and contains wheat, egg and milk. If the nutritional information is unclear or incomplete, always check the label on the packaging.
For savoury Chinese snacks, the preparation method is just as important as the filling. According to the product information, a mini chicken and satay-flavoured spring roll contains peanuts, egg, soya and wheat, among other ingredients. The baby shrimp variety contains prawns, wheat and soya. These products are therefore not suitable for everyone with an allergy.
A spring roll is not the same as a snack that only needs reheating. Check:
Why it suits this profile: A ready-to-eat sweet snack in a convenient 120-gram pack. Ideal for trying mochi without buying a large pack.
The product information clearly states that the product is ready to eat and should be stored in a cool, dry place. Soya is listed as an allergen.
Ready to eat, compact packaging and 23 grams of sugar per 100 grams according to the product information.
Why it suits this profile: For fans of a soft rice cake with fruity and creamy fillings in a single snack.
The product description mentions the double filling, country of origin Taiwan, ingredients and the allergens egg and milk.
180 grams of product, ready to eat and 332 kcal per 100 grams according to the nutritional information provided.
Why it suits this profile: A large frozen pack for dinner parties, keeping in stock at home or enjoying savoury spring rolls regularly.
The product information states the preparation status, storage instructions and allergens. This means you know in advance that prawns, wheat and soya are present.
1 kilogram of product and a filling containing 11.2% prawns according to the product information.
Why it suits this profile: Four individual pastries with different fruity fillings, ideal for sharing with tea or coffee.
The packaging contains four flavours and lists wheat, soya and milk as allergens. It also states the presence of maltitol.
200 grams in total, four portions and a variety of mango-pomelo, pomelo-jasmine, grape and mulberry flavours.
We have compiled a complete, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
Many types of mochi, rice snacks and some Chinese pastries are ready to eat. The packaging usually states “ready to eat” or provides similar instructions. Frozen products such as spring rolls, custard buns and pancakes generally need to be cooked first.
This varies by product. Store mochi according to the label: often in a cool, dry place, and sometimes in the fridge. For some products, you can store leftover pieces in an airtight container to help prevent them from drying out. Always check the use-by and storage instructions for the specific packaging.
At a minimum, compare the net weight, ingredients, allergens, shelf life, storage conditions and preparation method. For frozen products, it is also sensible to check that you have enough space in the freezer beforehand and to confirm that delivery and storage take place under chilled conditions.
