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Chinese snacks are popular with people who enjoy sweet, sour, salty and mildly spicy flavours all at once. Dutch online shops offer everything from hawthorn slices and hawthorn rolls to dried dates, preserved plums and other Asian snacks. The flavour can vary significantly from one product to another, so it is sensible not to judge a snack solely by its packaging or an appealing product photo.
Some bags look large but contain just one type of snack, or lots of small portions with relatively little content. Always check the net weight and, for an assorted pack, the number of individual bags. For example, a 500-gram pack containing 25 small bags is practical for sharing, while a 65- or 70-gram bag is mainly suitable for individual use.
Dried and candied fruit often contain sugar, glucose syrup, maltose, salt or sweeteners. Check the ingredients list and the quantitative ingredient declaration. The fruit content of hawthorn snacks can vary between versions. In one assortment, for example, it ranges from 46 to 51 per cent hawthorn, depending on the shape.
Preserved plums, also known as plum snacks or huamei, often combine sour, sweet and salty flavours. This gives them a distinctive taste, but the salt content can be considerable. One product specification, for example, lists 8.5 grams of salt per 100 grams. Also look out for warnings about aspartame, sulphites, preservatives and colourings, particularly if you consciously avoid certain ingredients.
If you are looking for a clear fruit flavour, it is best to start with products that have a short ingredients list. A hawthorn snack made with just white sugar and hawthorn has a different composition from one containing glucose syrup, oil and several sweeteners. With dried red dates or jujubes, it is useful to check whether oil or other ingredients have been added.
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Always compare the same unit of measurement. A small packet may seem light, but it can contain a lot of sugar or salt per 100 grams. Examples from the product information include:
These figures can help you choose a snack that suits the occasion. They are not health advice. Always check the packaging for the most up-to-date information.
Packs weighing between 35 and 120 grams are easy to take with you when you are out and about. For afternoon tea, a family or a tasting session, a larger pack may be more practical. After opening, many Chinese snacks should be sealed properly and stored in a cool, dry place. This helps prevent the texture from becoming dry or sticky.
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Why it suits this profile: The 100-gram pack is a straightforward choice if you are trying a traditional Chinese snack for the first time. The combination of hawthorn and sugar creates a familiar sweet-and-sour flavour.
The product information clearly states the hawthorn content of 67.73% and the net weight, so you do not have to rely on the packaging alone.
100 grams, ready to eat and, according to the product information, 67.73% hawthorn.
Why it suits this profile: According to the product description, these hawthorn slices contain just two ingredients: white sugar and hawthorn. That makes them a good choice if a simple composition matters to you.
The ingredients list is short and the snack's format is clear: slices that you can eat straight from the pack.
150 grams, vegetarian according to the product information and ready to serve.
Why it suits this profile: With 25 small bags and several shapes — slices, rolls, balls and cakes — this assortment is ideal for sharing, sampling or keeping in the office cupboard.
The number of portions and the total weight are clear from the outset. This means the large pack is not just visually appealing but also practically arranged.
500 grams, 25 small packs and a range of hawthorn shapes.
Why it suits this profile: According to the product information, this plum snack combines plum, sugar, honey, salt and citric acid. It is a good match if you are looking for a layered, sweet-and-sour flavour with a hint of saltiness.
The ingredients and nutritional values are listed, including 2 grams of salt and 55 grams of sugar per 100 grams. You know exactly what you are buying.
200 grams, a chewy texture and honey as part of the recipe.
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.
No. Many varieties are sweet and sour, salty and sour or mildly spicy. Hawthorn snacks are usually sweet and tart, while preserved plums often also contain salt, liquorice or chilli. Read the ingredients list if you are looking for a particular flavour.
The exact shelf life is shown on the packaging. Store unopened snacks according to the label, usually in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. After opening, it is best to reseal the packaging securely and consume the product promptly. With sticky or soft snacks, pay extra attention to drying out and changes in texture.
Hawthorn slices are usually made from compressed or processed hawthorn with sugar and have a fruity, sweet-and-sour flavour. Plum snacks are preserved with ingredients including salt, sugar, liquorice and sometimes spices or sweeteners. As a result, they often have a saltier, more complex taste. Pay particular attention to the ingredients and the salt content per 100 grams.
