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Buying international snacks may seem simple: choose eye-catching packaging, add a few popular flavours and check out. However, marketing claims, unclear portion sizes and missing allergen information can all lead to disappointment. This is particularly true of Asian snacks, sweets and snacks for eating on the go.
So don’t just consider flavour or country of origin. Check the ingredients list, nutritional information, packaging and shelf life too. That makes it easier to find something that suits your family, working day, school bag or travels.
A cereal bar with no added sugars is not automatically sugar-free or low in energy. In Hero B'Tween bars, the sweet taste comes partly from maltitol. The product information also states that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. So look at sugars, polyols, serving size and kcal per bar, rather than just the front of the packaging.
International products may contain ingredients you would not immediately expect. These could include soya in a flavour powder, milk ingredients in biscuits, or fish and shellfish in a Thai snack. Always check the full packaging, particularly if you have an allergy or food intolerance. An online product description is useful as an initial indication, but the current labelling on the packaging remains definitive.
A bag of dried fruit or sweets may look relatively large, even though it can be eaten quickly. So compare the price per 100 grams. With bars and small bags, it is also useful to check how many individual portions you actually get.
Compare products using the nutrition table per 100 grams. This makes sweets, fruit gummies, biscuits and bars easier to compare. Pay particular attention to:
A description such as “natural”, “authentic” or “without artificial colourings” does not, by itself, mean that a snack suits your preferences. Look at the actual ingredients.
Look for allergens shown in bold, such as milk, gluten, wheat, soya, peanuts, nuts, fish, shellfish and molluscs. Anyone looking for vegan snacks should check especially carefully. Mentos Discovery’s product information states that the product is suitable for vegans, but also lists milk as an allergen. If the information appears contradictory, check the packaging before consuming the product.
Gelatine also deserves attention. According to the product information, Amos Peelerz banana gummies contain beef gelatine and are therefore not suitable for everyone following a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Individually wrapped portions are practical for snacks on the go. They are easier to keep organised in a bag and are suitable for work, school or travelling. After opening, product descriptions generally recommend storing snacks in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight, heat and moisture.
For crunchy snacks such as Japanese biscuits and Korean seaweed snacks, resealable packaging or small portion packs are particularly useful. An opened bag can become soft more quickly. Also check the best-before date on the packaging, as this may vary between batches.
Why it suits this profile: The five rolls offer several fruit flavours in one pack. This is ideal if you want to try different flavours without buying separate products.
The rolls are individually wrapped, making it easier to manage how much you eat. However, check the allergen information on the current packaging.
14 listed fruit flavours and a total weight of 187.5 grams; suitable for home, on the go or at work according to the product description.
Why it suits this profile: This Korean seaweed snack is divided into three 4-gram bags and combines roasted seaweed with teriyaki seasoning.
The small portions limit exposure to moisture after opening. However, the nutritional information lists 3.2 grams of salt per 100 grams, so bear this in mind.
Three individual portions, 12 grams in total and versatile use as a snack, rice topping or addition to noodles and salads.
Why it suits this profile: This Thai speciality is designed for lovers of spicy, savoury and chewy snacks made with squid and surimi.
The 20-gram pack makes the portion size clear. The ingredients include fish, squid, wheat, soya, peanuts, crab and molluscs, among other ingredients; check this carefully.
According to the product information, it contains 40% squid and 30% surimi; the nutritional information lists 27 grams of protein per 100 grams.
Why it suits this profile: The small panda-shaped biscuits with a milk cream filling are suitable for a snack at home, school or on the go.
The 47-gram bag makes the quantity easy to manage. The ingredients list includes gluten, milk, soya, hazelnuts and barley, among other ingredients.
Compact packaging, a crunchy biscuit texture and milk cream filling; the product information lists Japan as the country of origin.
If you prefer fruit, compare dried mango by fruit content, added sugar and sulphites. Philippine Brand Dried Mango lists mango as its main ingredient and E223 as a preservative; sulphites are listed as an allergen.
For a more filling snack, cereal bars and nut bars are practical options. Hero B'Tween Zero Milk Chocolate is sold in packs of six and individually wrapped. According to the product information, Zonnatura Organic Nut Bar contains peanuts, almonds, apple and agave syrup. Both products therefore have a distinctly different ingredients profile from fruit gummies or sweets.
Those with a sweet tooth could also consider Mentos Discovery, Hello Panda biscuits or Amos Peelerz. When buying sweets, pay particular attention to sugar, gelatine, milk and the portion size you want. If you are looking for vegan snacks, it is important to check each product’s packaging separately.
We’ve put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
Choose compact packaging that is unlikely to leak or break. Individual portions, such as rolls, bars or 20 to 50-gram bags, are easy to take with you. Also check the storage instructions and best-before date.
This varies from product to product. Japanese snacks such as Hello Panda come in a small pack and have a mild flavour, but contain milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients. Thai snacks can be spicy and sometimes contain several fish and shellfish allergens. Read the ingredients list and consider the child’s age and preferences.
Calculate the price per 100 grams and consider the number of portions at the same time. A multipack of bars can be convenient for several eating occasions, while small bags are suitable for trying a flavour first. Remember to include any delivery costs in the total price.
