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Nanguo coconut jelly candy

Nanguo coconut jelly candy

南国椰子糕(软糖)Nánguó yēzigāo

White bite-size coconut sweets with a sweet coconut flavor and dense, elastic chew. This is Nanguo's packaged yezi gao candy, not a steamed rice cake or coconut pudding.

Heat
Region
Hainan
Type
Sweets
Street food
Order in Chinese

At the table

How to enjoy it

Remove the individual outer wrapper and take small bites, chewing fully. Confirm the Nanguo coconut-jelly product and read the current package ingredients; similarly named coconut cakes can be different foods.

A useful check

The protein powder's source is not specified, so its allergens cannot be determined from this list. Do not assume dairy-free, egg-free or soy-free. Dense chewy candy needs careful chewing.

How it may vary

The protein powder's source is not specified, so its allergens cannot be determined from this list. Do not assume dairy-free, egg-free or soy-free. Dense chewy candy needs careful chewing.

GET TO KNOW THE DISH

What goes into it?

Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.

The protein powder's source is not specified, so its allergens cannot be determined from this list. Do not assume dairy-free, egg-free or soy-free. Dense chewy candy needs careful chewing.

Recipes vary by restaurant.

How does it taste?

White bite-size coconut sweets with a sweet coconut flavor and dense, elastic chew. This is Nanguo's packaged yezi gao candy, not a steamed rice cake or coconut pudding.

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Texture
White bite-size coconut sweets with a sweet coconut flavor and dense, elastic chew. This is Nanguo's packaged yezi gao candy, not a steamed rice cake or coconut pudding.
How it’s made
The declared formula combines glucose syrup, sugar, coconut juice described by the maker as coconut milk, carrageenan, protein powder and edible starch powder. The maker describes repeated kneading and pounding to develop the chewy confection; exact factory temperatures and proportions are not disclosed.

The protein powder's source is not specified, so its allergens cannot be determined from this list. Do not assume dairy-free, egg-free or soy-free. Dense chewy candy needs careful chewing.

A CONNECTION TO PLACE

Origin & regional roots

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Associated with Hainan.

About this regional connection

Hainan: Hainan Nanguo packaged coconut confection, not every food called yezi gao.

Ask if they have it first

ASK IF IT'S AVAILABLE

请问你们有南国椰子糕(软糖)吗?

Do you have this item?

A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ

Story & history

Nanguo coconut jelly candy

Coconut sweets are part of Hainan's food-gift culture. Nanguo makes this version as small wrapped chewy candies. Yezi gao is a broad food name, so this product's formula should not be assumed for steamed coconut cakes or other brands.

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