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Anyone looking to buy Asian food online will quickly find a wide selection of Chinese snacks, spices, drink powders, side dishes and ready meals from China. However, product images do not always show how large a pack really is, which allergens it contains or how much preparation is involved. Checking the ingredients list, nutritional information and storage instructions carefully can help you avoid disappointing purchases.
A 500-g pack of Chinese spices or spice seeds can make sense if you cook regularly. However, if you only use cumin, fennel seeds or other spices occasionally, you should consider shelf life, storage space and loss of flavour. For more delicate products, a smaller pack is often more practical than an apparent bulk-saving advantage.
With ready meals from China, it is important to distinguish between ready to eat, ready to prepare and self-heating. A self-heating hot pot, for example, requires water, a specific fill level and a waiting time. The heating element must not be eaten, and the steam produced can cause burns.
Asian snacks and spice blends may contain soya, nuts, peanuts, sulphites or other ingredients that must be declared. Products containing vegetables or noodles are not automatically vegan either. What matters is the specific ingredients list for each item, not simply the product category or packaging design.
Pay attention to the order of the ingredients and to any highlighted allergens. According to the product information, Jeden Tag Gourmet Salad Seed Mix 175 g consists of sunflower seeds (40%), pumpkin seeds (30%), roasted soya beans (20%) and pine nuts (10%). The product contains soya and may contain traces of peanuts and nuts. This salad seed mix is therefore not suitable for people with a corresponding nut allergy.
A hot pot may also contain several sources of allergens. The Shoo Loong Kan Hot Pot contains soya beans and sulphites. If you are looking for vegan Asian food, you should also check whether the stock, seasoning paste or flavour enhancers comply with your personal dietary requirements.
The per-100-g information makes comparisons easier, but says little about how much you will actually eat. According to the product data, the Salad Seed Mix contains 610 kcal, 51.0 g of fat, 29.0 g of protein and 10.0 g of fibre per 100 g. With a small amount used as a topping, the quantity consumed will be correspondingly lower.
When it comes to preserved vegetables, it is particularly worth checking the salt content. Fan Pi Xiong Di Tea Seed Oil Preserved Vegetables contains 4.2 g of salt per 100 g. The product can be used as a side dish or seasoning ingredient for rice, noodles and stir-fries, with the amount adjusted to suit your preferences.
Check whether hot water, a hob or additional ingredients are required. Joyoung soya milk powder is supplied in seven individual 20-g sticks and is mixed with 180–200 ml of hot water at 80–90 °C. TianTang Lotus Root Powder contains 20 sachets of 24 g each and is mixed with water above 95 °C to create a thick, semi-transparent mixture.
For spice seeds such as fennel seeds or cumin, dry, dark and airtight storage is important. Once opened, the pack should be resealed securely. A large pack such as 500 g can make sense for regular users, while occasional cooks may find it easier to use 35 g × 2 within the recommended storage period.
Why this product suits this profile: The 175-g pack combines sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, roasted soya beans and pine nuts for salads, muesli, yoghurt or baking.
The ingredients and soya warning are clearly listed, making it easy to check before buying whether the mix is suitable for your household.
Four clearly named ingredients; resealable storage is recommended.
Why this product suits this profile: These Hunan-style preserved vegetables are ready to eat and can be served as a side dish or used as a seasoning ingredient for rice, noodles and stir-fries.
The high salt content of 4.2 g per 100 g is stated clearly and can be taken into account when planning portions.
240-g format; refrigerate after opening.
Why this product suits this profile: Whole cumin seeds in a large pack are ideal for frequent seasoning, spice blends, rice dishes, curries and stir-fries.
The ingredients list names cumin seeds only, helping you avoid fillers and undeclared blends.
100% cumin seeds; 500-g pack for regular home or commercial kitchen use.
Why this product suits this profile: This hot pot contains glass noodles and vegetable portions and can be prepared without a hob. It is ideal for the office kitchen, travelling or a quick meal at home.
The instructions specify the water level and 15-minute heating time, and warn about hot steam. The heating element is not intended for consumption.
312-g individual portion; vegetables, glass noodles and seasoning base supplied separately.
We have put together a complete, regularly updated list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the safety regulations applicable in the EU.
Start with ingredients, allergens, net quantity and preparation method. Nutritional information, origin, best-before date and storage instructions are also relevant. With ready meals, you should additionally check whether a hob, hot water or a heating pack is required.
This depends on the product. Dry spices and seeds should be stored in an airtight container in a dry, dark place. Preserved vegetables should be refrigerated after opening. Snacks should be eaten as soon as possible to prevent them losing moisture and becoming less crisp. The packaging always provides the definitive best-before date for the specific product.
No. Although vegetables, glass noodles and spices may appear to be plant-based, seasoning bases and additives must be checked individually. For vegan Asian food, the full ingredients list and allergen labelling are essential. If you are unsure, do not choose a product based on its product name alone.