Description
Grass jelly is a popular, dark brown to black dessert from Southeast Asia and China, made from the plant *Mesona chinensis* (a member of the mint family). It has a slightly bitter, herbal flavor, a gelatinous consistency, and is often served cubed in sweet milk, tea, bubble tea, or with syrup as a refreshing snack.
Taste & Texture: Mild, slightly bitter, refreshing, and herbal. The texture is soft and wobbly.
Serving Suggestions: Classic in desserts, fruit salads, bubble tea, or as a drink topping with ice.
Health: It is considered "cooling" for the body in traditional Asian medicine, especially on hot days.
Netto: 540g
Ingredients: Grass jelly, starch, water
Best before: 11.05.2027
Storage: Store in a dry place
Country of origin: China
Nutritional information per serving (270g):
| Energy | 54kj / 12.9kcal |
| Fat | 0g |
| of which saturates | 0g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.2g |
| Sugar | 0g |
| Eiweiss | 0.5g |
| Salt | 0g |