Eating in China
Generated illustration of thin edible starch candy-wrapper sheets.

Edible starch candy paper

食用糯米纸Shíyòng nuòmǐzhǐ

A thin edible starch film used around sweets; the Chinese name nuomizhi does not establish that it is made from glutinous rice.

Type
Wrappers and casings

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Thin, translucent sheets that soften in the mouth, unlike the outer plastic wrapper.

In the kitchen

An inner wrapper for soft candies, helping keep them from sticking to their packaging.

Starch sources and other ingredients vary. Check the specific product; do not assume it is rice-only or vegan.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有食用糯米纸吗?

Does this dish contain Edible starch candy paper?

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