A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Commonly called seeds, these tiny seed-bearing fruits may remain attached to dried, turned-out fruit walls or be scraped loose. They are not agar or grass jelly.
In the kitchen
Rubbed in water containing calcium, they release pectin; the strained liquid sets into aiyu jelly.
Sold loose or still attached to the dried fruit wall. Water composition and processing affect how the gel sets; a ready-made jelly powder is a different product.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有爱玉子吗？
Does this dish contain Aiyu seeds?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
