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If you want to buy Asian snacks, you will quickly find a wide range online: from Chinese snacks and dried fruit to jelly snacks, vegetable crisps and ready-to-use bamboo shoots. The differences are not limited to flavour. The ingredients list, nutritional value, portion size and storage instructions also determine whether a product suits your needs.
These practical selection tips will help you avoid letting eye-catching packaging or a promising flavour name make the decision for you.
Product names such as dried mango, fruit sweets or hawthorn snack sound self-explanatory, but always check the quantitative ingredients declaration. According to the product information, Bestore Candied Hawthorn consists of 67.73% hawthorn and 18.73% rock sugar. The remainder is white sugar.
With jelly snacks, the proportion of fruit juice may be limited. COZZO Fruit Jelly Sticks, for example, contains several jelly varieties, but the mango, lychee, apple and grape juices account for between 0.50% and 1.00% per flavour. The fruit flavour therefore does not come from fruit alone.
Dried plums, dried mango and sweet-and-sour snacks may contain added sugar, sweeteners, salt or food acids. For this reason, check the table per 100 grams rather than looking only at the serving size shown on the front.
According to the label, Laiyifen Milk Flavor Plums contain, among other ingredients, sugar, salt, sweeteners and a preservative. The label also highlights phenylalanine, due to the presence of aspartame; according to the packaging, this product is not suitable for people with phenylketonuria. Sulphites are listed as an allergen for Jia Jian Cheng Chu Dried Mango.
A 240-gram bag may be convenient for sharing, while a 70- or 90-gram pack may be more suitable for eating on the go. Once opened, snacks can absorb moisture or lose their texture. Check whether the product is individually wrapped and how it should be resealed.
Shelf life is even more important for chilled or opened products. According to the product information, bamboo shoots with passion fruit should be refrigerated after opening and consumed quickly.
Read the ingredients from left to right: the ingredient used in the largest proportion usually appears first. Pay particular attention to the following when buying Chinese snacks and other imported products:
A product that does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens is not automatically suitable for every consumer. If in doubt, always check the current packaging, as labels can change.
Use the nutritional table to compare products fairly. Bestore Candied Hawthorn, for example, contains 299 kcal and 65 grams of sugars per 100 grams. Be&Cheery Assorted Vegetable Crisps contains 512 kcal, 29.8 grams of fat and 1.82 grams of salt per 100 grams.
That does not mean a product cannot fit into your eating habits. It does, however, help you see the difference between dried fruit, sweets and vegetable crisps. A small bag is not always one portion either.
For snacks on the go, individual packaging, a resealable bag and a dry storage place are practical features. For use at home, a larger pack may offer better value, provided you seal the contents properly.
Pay attention to the preparation instructions for ready-to-use ingredients. AROY-D Bamboo Shoot Slices are sliced and can be added straight to a stir-fry, soup, curry or salad. This is a different use case from a bag of dried plums that you eat straight from the pack.
Why it suits this profile: A small 100-gram pack is an accessible option for anyone trying a hawthorn snack or sweet-and-sour snack for the first time. The product is ready to eat.
The proportion of hawthorn and the amount of sugar are clearly stated in the product information. This makes it easier to assess the sweet-and-sour flavour than by relying on the product name alone.
100 grams, ready to eat and, according to the product information, also suitable for use in fruit tea.
Why it suits this profile: If you want to compare different textures and flavours, this pack contains seven types of vegetable crisps, including purple sweet potato, carrot, taro, pumpkin and shiitake.
The total contents are 60 grams and the seven vegetable varieties are named. Do check the nutritional value, however: the product information lists 29.8 grams of fat and 1.82 grams of salt per 100 grams.
Seven varieties in one bag and, according to the product description, made using a non-fried dehydration process.
Why it suits this profile: This large jar is aimed at home cooks who regularly prepare Asian dishes and do not want to slice or prepare bamboo shoots each time.
It is not a snack that you could accidentally buy as a sweet treat: the product information clearly states that it is intended for stir-fries, soup, curry and salad.
540 grams of sliced bamboo shoots, ready to use and, according to the product information, free from the 14 major EU allergens.
Why it suits this profile: The pack contains 12 individual sticks weighing 20 grams each. This makes them easy to share during a film night, on a journey or at a party.
The amount per stick is clearly stated. Do note the colourings E102 and E129, which, according to the product information, may affect activity and attention in children.
Four fruit flavours, individually wrapped and 104 kcal per 100 grams according to the nutritional information provided.
We have put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
First, check the ingredients, allergens, nutritional value per 100 grams, net quantity and shelf life. Also check whether the product is ready to eat or intended for use as an ingredient. For dried fruit, sugar, salt, sulphites and sweeteners are important points to check.
The exact date is shown on the packaging. Store the bag according to the instructions, usually in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Seal an opened pack properly to limit moisture absorption. Ideally, use opened products within the period stated by the manufacturer.
It varies from product to product. Check the ingredients and warnings on the label. COZZO Fruit Jelly Sticks, for example, lists colourings E102 and E129, for which the product information includes a warning regarding activity and attention in children. For young children, also choose a size and texture suitable for their age, and always supervise them while they are eating.
