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If you are looking for Chinese snacks with salted egg yolk, you will find a wide range of options online: from salted egg yolk mooncakes and egg yolk buns to crispy crackers, pastries, sauces and ingredients. The combination of sweet, creamy and savoury flavours is versatile, but not every product suits the same occasion.
A snack for eating on the go, for example, requires different packaging from a frozen dim sum product. This practical guide will show you what to look out for and which popular choices suit different situations.
“Egg yolk flavour” or “salted egg yolk flavour” does not automatically mean that a product contains a whole salted duck egg yolk. Sometimes only egg yolk powder or flavouring is used. So always check the ingredients list and quantitative ingredient declaration.
Some products clearly state the percentage. For example, according to the product information, Bakery Village Egg yolk bun contains a filling with at least 24% salted egg yolk within the stated filling composition. Wu Fang Zhai mooncakes list 9.5% salted egg yolk. These are verifiable details, but they do not automatically mean that you will prefer one flavour over another.
A gift box of Chinese mooncakes is ideal for sharing, but less practical if you only want a small snack occasionally. Check the net weight, number of pieces and weight per piece. Guangzhou Restaurant mooncakes, for example, come as 4 pieces weighing 180 grams, while a bag of BEIERXIANG crackers contains 200 grams with individually wrapped portions.
Portion size is also relevant for pastries. A 320-gram product may consist of several small pieces, but you should not assume this without checking the packaging.
Not all Asian snacks are ready to eat. A chilled or frozen snack requires different planning from a shelf-stable biscuit or mooncake. Look for the wording ready to eat, keep refrigerated or store at -18 °C.
Frozen products such as siu mai and steamed egg yolk buns must be heated thoroughly. According to the product information, a partially defrosted product must not be refrozen. Also consider how much space you have available in your freezer.
If you want a pronounced egg yolk experience, check whether the product contains a whole egg yolk, pieces of egg yolk, egg yolk powder or a sauce. A lotus seed paste mooncake usually has a sweet, dense filling. A red bean paste mooncake is also sweet, but often has a gentler flavour. In both cases, the salted egg yolk provides a savoury contrast.
With pandan mooncakes and green tea mooncakes, the focus is more on the aroma and flavour of the main filling. According to the product description, the TAN HUE VIEN varieties combine pandan or green tea with mung bean filling and one salted egg yolk per mooncake.
Always check the label, especially if you are monitoring your intake of sugar, fat or salt. Values can vary considerably. BEIERXIANG crackers, for example, list approximately 502 kcal and 25 grams of fat per 100 grams. SAN QUAN Steamed Egg Yolk Bun lists 263 kcal and 1 gram of salt per 100 grams.
Many products contain wheat or gluten, egg, soya, milk, peanuts, nuts or sesame. Guangzhou Restaurant lotus seed paste mooncakes list wheat, peanuts, egg and egg yolk, among other ingredients. Freshasia siu mai lists soya, sesame and wheat as allergens. Use the product packaging as the most up-to-date source and, if you have an allergy, do not take risks based on the product name alone.
For a quick snack, individually wrapped crackers or ready-to-eat egg yolk pancakes are practical. Siu mai or steamed buns are better suited to a dim sum meal. According to the product information, Freshasia Salted Yolk Custard Bun should be steamed for 8 to 10 minutes. SAN QUAN buns are prepared from frozen and require approximately 10 to 12 minutes of steaming.
Also consider which texture you are looking for: crisp pastry, soft buns, a runny custard filling or a firm mooncake. This helps you avoid judging a product by its packaging alone.
Why it suits this shopper: This ready-to-eat snack is an easy introduction for anyone trying Chinese sweet snacks with egg yolk for the first time. The 120-gram portion is suitable for casual snacking or sharing.
The product information states that it contains 0.5% egg and is ready to eat. This makes it clear that it is a crispy snack with an egg flavour, rather than a whole egg yolk-filled product.
Ready to eat, individually wrapped and featuring a distinctive flavour profile. Contains wheat, soya, egg and milk.
Why it suits this shopper: The gift box containing four mooncakes is ideal for sharing with family, festive occasions and the Mid-Autumn Festival. The combination of lotus seed paste and two salted egg yolks per piece creates a pronounced sweet-and-savoury flavour profile.
The contents—720 grams divided into 4 x 180 grams—are clearly stated. The ingredients list salted duck egg yolk, so the filling can be assessed on more than marketing language alone.
Four large, ready-to-eat Cantonese mooncakes in gift packaging. Lists 476 kcal and 31.3 grams of sugar per 100 grams.
Why it suits this shopper: This salted egg yolk sauce is designed for anyone who wants to cook, bake, dip or spread. You decide how much to use and how to use it—for example, in a sauce, on noodles or with pastries.
Its use is not limited to one type of snack. The ingredients list salted duck egg yolk, oil, sugar, salt and starch. Refrigerate the sauce after opening.
Versatile and supplied in a 150-gram pack. Contains egg and lists 1,850 mg of sodium per 100 grams.
Why it suits this shopper: This frozen siu mai is ideal for a meal at home, breakfast or a dim sum spread. The filling combines sticky rice, pork and salted duck egg yolk.
The preparation instructions are specific: steam from frozen for 8 to 10 minutes. This makes it clear that it is not a ready-to-eat snack.
300-gram frozen product with steaming instructions. Contains soya, sesame and gluten; heat thoroughly before consumption.
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.
This is a broad product category covering sweet and savoury snacks made with salted chicken or duck egg yolk. Examples include mooncakes, egg yolk buns, salted egg yolk pastries, crackers, dim sum snacks, sauces and loose salted egg yolks for your own recipes.
Always follow the label. Shelf-stable snacks are usually stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Frozen products should be stored at -18 °C or below. After opening, some products may need to be refrigerated or consumed immediately. The best-before date is printed on the packaging.
They usually combine both flavours. The base may consist of lotus seed paste, red bean paste, mung beans, pandan, green tea or nuts. The salted egg yolk adds a rich, savoury flavour. However, always check the ingredients and nutritional information: mooncakes often contain relatively high levels of sugar and fat per 100 grams.
