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Asian fruits and snacks bring a wide range of flavours, textures and preparation methods into your kitchen. Dried fruits are ideal for snacking on the go or adding to tea, lychees in syrup work beautifully in desserts, while green jackfruit is mainly used in savoury dishes. If you're looking to buy exotic fruits online, it's worth looking beyond product images or terms like "natural".
"Fruity" or "traditional" doesn't tell you much about what's actually inside. Candied plums and preserved snacks can contain sugar, salt, sweeteners, preservatives or sulphur dioxide. Checking the ingredient list and the nutritional information per 100 grams will show you whether a product fits your personal diet.
For products containing plums, bayberries or ume, you should also look out for the warning "contains sulphites" or sulphur dioxide. This is especially important for anyone who needs to avoid these substances.
Some Chinese dates (also known as jujube products) are intended as a snack and can be eaten straight from the packet. Other varieties need to be washed and cooked before eating. With dried fruits that still have their stones, there's also a practical difference between whole and pitted fruits.
Frozen mango is also not the same as shelf-stable dried fruit: it needs to be kept continuously frozen at the temperature stated on the packaging, and must not be refrozen once thawed.
With lychees in syrup or jackfruit in water, the total pack weight doesn't necessarily reflect the amount of fruit you're getting. For recipes, it's the drained weight (the fruit content) that matters. Once opened, tinned products shouldn't be stored in the original tin. The contents should be transferred to a suitable container and kept in the fridge.
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The texture determines how practical the product is:
Dried products should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, an airtight container will help keep the texture intact. Larger packs, such as 500 or 900 grams, are worth buying if you use the ingredient regularly. For occasional use, smaller bags or single portions are more practical.
Why this product fits the profile: The pack contains 300 grams of mango and is ideal for households looking for a manageable quantity for smoothies, desserts or fruit salad.
The ingredient list states mango as the only ingredient. Storage at -18 °C or below and the instruction not to refreeze after thawing are clearly stated.
100 % mango according to the product information; versatile for use in smoothies, desserts and fruit salads.
Why this product fits the profile: The peeled and pitted lychees are ready for desserts, fruit salads and drinks, so you can use them without any peeling or chopping.
The product information states the fruit content, syrup ingredients and the instruction to refrigerate after opening. This makes it easier to plan how you'll use it.
567-gram tin; versatile in use and, according to the product information, suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.
Why this product fits the profile: Green jackfruit is intended for vegan and vegetarian curries, stir-fries and marinated recipes, rather than being a sweet fruit snack.
The ingredient list states young jackfruit, water, salt and citric acid. After opening, the contents should be transferred to a suitable container, refrigerated and used within a short time.
565-gram pack; neutral flavour and fibrous texture for savoury vegan recipes.
We've put together a full, regularly updated list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and fully comply with EU safety regulations.
For traditional Chinese snacks, candied plums, green ume plums, black plums and yangmei are great options. These products often combine sweet, sour and salty notes. However, the ingredient lists can differ significantly. For products containing sweeteners, preservatives or liquorice, make sure to check the relevant labelling.
If you're looking for Chinese dates or jujube for tea, soups and porridge, you'll find both ready-to-eat varieties and products that need to be cooked before eating. The Hao Xiang Ni Ready-to-Eat Red Dates come in 30 portions. The HEYU Premium Jujube 800g, on the other hand, should be washed and thoroughly cooked before eating, according to the product information.
For a neutral snack without syrup, pitted Deglet Nour dates are a good choice. You can eat them straight away, chop them, or use them in baking, muesli and smoothies. These are not Chinese dates, but dates from North Africa.
Frozen mango pieces are convenient because they're already chopped. Lychees in syrup can also be used, but the syrup will change the sweetness and liquid content. For a balanced smoothie, you'll need to account for the extra liquid.
Once opened, lychees should be transferred to a non-metallic container, refrigerated and used within the time stated on the packaging. For the Golden Lion product, this is given as three to four days. Always follow the specific manufacturer's instructions.
That depends on the product. Ready-to-eat Red Dates and "No-Wash" jujube can be used straight away, according to the respective product information. However, HEYU Premium Jujube requires washing and cooking. Always check the packaging instructions before eating.