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Buying Chinese snacks might seem straightforward, but the range varies enormously. Whether you’re after dried fruit for on the go, spicy soya snacks for a drinks party, or a sweet-and-sour hawthorn snack, the ingredients, portion size and storage method really matter. A flashy packet doesn’t tell you much about flavour, allergens or nutritional values.
In this buying guide, you’ll discover what to look out for and which Chinese snacks suit different occasions.
Dried fruit sounds like a simple choice, but many varieties have sugar added. For example, MUSHAN BASE Dried Strawberry Slices contain dried strawberries and sugar. Per 100 grams, the label states 57.4 grams of sugars. That makes this snack ideal for those with a sweet tooth, but less suitable if you’re after a less sugary fruit snack.
So always check:
Spicy Chinese snacks often combine chilli, spices, soya sauce and salt. A chewy tofu snack with mala flavour, for instance, lists 2.58 grams of salt per 100 grams. Youyou Chicken Feet Pickled Chilli Flavour states 4.60 grams of salt per 100 grams.
That doesn’t mean you should avoid these products. It’s just wise to serve them as a flavourful snack in small portions, especially with drinks or alongside other savoury bites.
Many Asian snacks contain soya, wheat, sesame, peanuts, egg or sulphites. This isn’t limited to soya snacks. Spiced nuts, pastry snacks, dried fruit and marinated meat snacks can also contain allergens.
Read the allergen information before ordering, and check the physical label when your order arrives. Product compositions and packaging can change.
First, decide which type of snack you’re after:
For Chinese snacks with a firm texture, the product description matters. “Chewy”, crunchy and soft aren’t fixed quality standards, but they do give you an idea of the eating experience to expect.
A bigger bag isn’t automatically better value if you only eat the snack occasionally. Look at the net weight and any individual sachets. The Yan Jin Pu Zi MOWON Konjac Snack comes in 20 portions of 18 grams each. That can be handy for work, school or on the go, because you don’t have to open the whole pack at once.
Also check the storage instructions:
Compare energy, fat, sugars, protein and salt per 100 grams. That way, you avoid assuming a small pack is automatically a light snack. Also look out for specific warnings, such as sulphites in candied pineapple, papaya and some plum snacks.
Product information below is based on the stated product descriptions. Always check the current packaging before purchase and use.
Why it fits this profile: A small 50g pack to try dried fruit from China without buying a large quantity straight away. The product listing mentions dried strawberries and sugar as ingredients.
The label clearly lists two ingredients and the nutritional values per 100 grams, so you can judge the sweetness in advance.
50 grams, ready-to-eat and suitable as a snack or topping for yoghurt and desserts.
Why it fits this profile: For anyone after a fruity hawthorn snack with a short ingredients list. The product listing mentions hawthorn, sugar and maltose syrup.
The composition and hawthorn content of 52.55% are stated in the product information. The sweet-and-sour flavour isn’t presented as sugar-free.
150 grams, individually wrapped and ready to eat. Per 100 grams, the product contains 0 grams of fat according to the listing.
Why it fits this profile: For fans of a chewy texture and a distinct spicy kick during a games night, party or drinks gathering.
Wheat, soya and sesame are listed as allergens. The salt content of 2.13 grams per 100 grams is also stated.
106 grams, ready-to-eat and great for sharing. The product listing specifies a wheat base, chilli, sesame and soya sauce.
We’ve put together a full, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and comply with current European safety regulations.
You can buy Chinese snacks online from a specialist range that includes product information, ingredients and allergens. Before you buy, be sure to compare the net weight, flavour profile and storage instructions. That way, you’ll more easily find a snack that suits you for home, on the go or a party.
Choose ready-to-eat snacks in small or individually wrapped portions. Dried strawberries, hawthorn strips, konjac sweets and plums are practical to take with you. For opened meat snacks, pay extra attention to the instructions for refrigeration and shelf life.
No. The range includes sweet, savoury and spicy varieties. Think dried fruit, candied pineapple, hawthorn snacks, mahua, spiced nuts, soya snacks and konjac. If you’re after spicy Chinese snacks, check the label for chilli, Sichuan pepper and the amount of salt.
