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Chinese snacks come in many varieties, from sweet red dates and crunchy jujubes to dried mango and sunflower seeds with crab roe flavour. Online, packaging can sometimes look very similar, even though the contents may differ considerably. If you rely solely on an attractive image or the word “natural”, you may end up buying a snack that is too sweet, too hard, too small or unsuitable for eating straight away.
This buying guide helps you compare Chinese snacks by their ingredients, texture, ease of use and pack size. That makes it easier to find the right option for everyday snacking, enjoying with tea, using in desserts or adding to Asian recipes.
Dried fruit can naturally contain a lot of sugar. In addition, some products are prepared with sugar, oil, maltose, palm oil, acidity regulators or flavourings. Always check the ingredients list. A product containing only jujubes is clearly different from a snack made with, for example, sugar, oil and flavourings.
Nutritional claims can also be confusing. A low fat content says nothing about the sugar content. With dried mango and dates, the nutritional information per 100 grams is therefore more useful than just looking at the front of the packaging.
Texture determines how you use a product. Crunchy dates are suitable for eating straight away and offer a crisp bite. Soft red dates are better suited to tea, porridge or soup. Medjool dates generally have a soft yet firm texture and are often used in desserts or as a filling.
Also pay attention to preparation instructions. HEYU Premium Jujube states that you should wash and cook the dates and that you should not eat them raw. This product therefore does not belong in the same category as ready-to-eat snacks.
An 800- or 908-gram bag may be appealing for a household that regularly uses snacks. For occasional use, however, a smaller pack may be more practical. Individual portions are also useful for taking to work or school and keep unopened portions protected from moisture for longer.
Read the full ingredients list, not just the product name. Gan Yuan sunflower seeds list, among other ingredients, sunflower seeds, vegetable oil, glutinous rice flour and crab roe seasoning. According to the label, the product contains crustaceans, wheat and soya. This makes the snack less suitable for people who need to avoid these allergens.
For some red dates, the product information lists only jujube or red date. Other varieties may contain sesame, apple, sugar or preservatives, for example. Check the packaging with every order, as recipes and labels may change.
Use the per-100-gram table to compare products fairly. Some examples from the product information include:
These figures do not determine which snack is right for you. They do, however, help you compare sweet and savoury options and choose your portion more mindfully.
Choose ready-to-eat snacks if you want to eat something straight from the pack. Products such as crunchy jujubes, dried mango and some pitted red dates are described as ready to use.
For tea, soup, porridge and desserts, a larger bag of soft Chinese jujubes may be more appealing. Check whether washing, soaking or cooking is required. After opening, store dried fruit and seeds well sealed, somewhere cool and dry and out of direct sunlight.
Why it suits this profile: The small 35-gram bag is ideal for trying a crunchy Chinese snack without immediately buying a large pack.
The net quantity is clearly stated and the snack is described as ready to eat. The ingredients list mentions winter jujube and palm oil.
Small portion, crunchy texture and ready to eat straight away.
Why it suits this profile: This generous pack is ideal if you are looking for soft Medjool dates for tea, desserts, baking or everyday use.
According to the product information, the ingredients list consists of dates and the dates are pitted. Check the current packaging for complete nutritional information.
908 grams, soft texture and pitted according to the product description.
Why it suits this profile: The five 160-gram bags are practical for anyone who uses Chinese jujubes in tea, porridge, soup or desserts.
The packaging clearly states that the product must be washed and cooked first. This reduces the chance of using a cooking ingredient as a ready-to-eat snack.
800 grams in total, five separate bags and one listed ingredient: jujubes.
Why it suits this profile: An ideal choice if you prefer umami and crunch to sweet dried fruit, perhaps with a drink or during a film night.
The product information mentions several smaller inner packs. Do pay attention to the allergens: crab, wheat and soya are listed.
75 grams in total, a crunchy texture and smaller portions according to the product description.
For a snack without added ingredients, you can check the ingredients list for Hao Xiang Ni Pitted Jujubes 500g; according to the product information, it consists of red dates. Haoxiangni Crispy Red Dates 210g lists winter jujube and palm oil and is intended to be eaten straight away.
If you are looking for a sweet-and-sour fruit flavour, consider dried mango. According to the label, Liu Liu Prune Nitta Dried Mango 100G contains mango, sugar, E330 and flavouring. For a softer snack with citrus notes, Xue Ji Roasted Dates with Tangerine Peel Flavor 268g lists, among other ingredients, wild jujube, sugar, water, mandarin peel and salt.
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.
It depends on the product. Crunchy jujubes, some red dates, dried mango and seasoned sunflower seeds are described as ready to eat. HEYU Premium Jujube is an exception: you must wash and cook it first. Always check the instructions on the packaging.
No. Medjool dates are a type of date that is often soft and large. Chinese jujubes, also known as red dates, come from the jujube tree and are sold in soft, chewy or crunchy varieties. The flavour and uses vary from product to product.
Keep the packaging sealed in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Once opened, it is best to consume the contents promptly. Individual portions can help keep the rest of the contents protected for longer. If in doubt, always check the storage advice on the label.
