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Buying Chinese food online gives you access to spices, sweets and festive specialities that may not always be available in a traditional supermarket. At the same time, the wide selection can make comparisons difficult. Terms such as “traditional”, “premium” or “authentic” alone reveal little about the ingredients, pack size or intended use.
Whether you are looking for Chinese specialities for your household, a restaurant or as a gift, you should therefore check a few specific details before buying.
Pack sizes vary considerably for Asian spices. A 35 g pack may be sufficient for occasional cooking, while catering businesses or frequent users may save money by buying 500 g. The important factor is not just the total price, but the price per 100 g.
For processed foods such as mooncakes, ingredients, allergens and nutritional values should be clearly stated. Products often contain wheat, egg, soya, sesame, peanuts or nuts. Sweeteners and preservatives may also be part of the recipe. The information on the product page should be checked against the label when the product is delivered.
Whole spice seeds are generally not intended to be eaten directly. Depending on the recipe, fennel seeds, cumin seeds and coriander seeds can be used whole, toasted or ground. Whole nutmeg also requires a grater or can be added while cooking. Choosing the right form is therefore just as important as choosing the variety.
For pure spices, a short ingredients list is a useful point of comparison. Taiyangmen Fennel 35g ×2, for example, is listed as containing 100% fennel seeds. According to the product description, HUASEED Cumin Seeds 500g contains 100% cumin seeds. Other products may contain additional ingredients, sweeteners or preservatives.
Origin is also relevant: according to the product information, several of the spices featured are made in China. TRS Dhania Coriander Whole 100g, on the other hand, is described as originating from India. Origin and brand should not be confused.
Smaller packs are sufficient for occasional baking or individual dishes. If you regularly cook Chinese, Indian or Middle Eastern food, you may wish to consider larger packs. Examples include:
Once opened, spices should be stored somewhere cool, dry and dark, preferably in an airtight container. This helps to reduce moisture and loss of aroma.
When buying mooncakes and traditional Chinese sweets, it is worth taking a close look at the nutritional information. The stated values usually refer to 100 g and should be converted accordingly for small individual portions. According to the product information, the best-before date is shown on the packaging.
For the mooncakes featured here, storage instructions are to keep them somewhere cool and dry and to eat them as soon as possible after opening. For gift boxes, you should also check the number of pieces, total weight and condition of the packaging.
Why this product suits this shopper profile: With 70 g in total, this twin pack is ideal for households that want to try fennel seeds in smaller quantities first.
The ingredients list contains fennel seeds only, and the pack size and storage instructions are provided.
100% fennel seeds according to the product information; suitable for cooking, baking and infusions.
Why this product suits this shopper profile: The wood-effect gift box contains twelve mooncakes in six stated flavours, making it suitable for the Mid-Autumn Festival or sharing.
The product description lists the ingredients, allergens, number of pieces, weight and storage instructions.
1160 g total weight, twelve pieces and six fillings; stated origin: China.
Why this product suits this shopper profile: The 500 g pack is aimed at frequent cooks, catering businesses and people who make their own spice blends.
The pack size is clearly stated, and the ingredients list names cumin seeds with no additional ingredients.
500 g contents; suitable for rice dishes, stir-fries, pickles and spice blends.
Why this product suits this shopper profile: Four individually described mooncakes with red lotus seed paste and two salted egg yolks each are ideal for sharing or giving as a gift.
The product information states a total weight of 720 g, four pieces and allergens including wheat, peanuts and egg.
180 g per piece; ready to eat and, according to the product description, intended for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Other options for Chinese spices include whole nutmeg, coriander seeds and fennel seeds in different pack sizes. When choosing, always consider the specific intended use and the product labelling.
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.
Mooncakes are often given as gifts for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Before ordering, three details are particularly useful:
Information such as “contains sweeteners” or a note about a non-edible sachet of desiccant is also part of the product information. The packaging should be kept until the product has been eaten.
Fennel seeds, cumin seeds and coriander seeds are versatile ingredients. Depending on the recipe, whole seeds can be toasted, ground or cooked directly in the dish. Packs between 35 g and 135 g are suitable for smaller households.
Store spices somewhere cool, dry and protected from light. After opening, an airtight container is recommended. With larger packs, keep only part of the contents for daily use and store the remainder tightly sealed.
Check the number of pieces, total weight, fillings, allergens, best-before date and storage conditions. For a gift, sturdy packaging and a clear indication of the occasion, such as the Mid-Autumn Festival or personal use, are also important.