Baby's Bottle
Baby's Bottle is a sweet, creamy dessert popular in Chinese cuisine, often served in small glass jars or cups. It's typically made from a custard-like mixture of milk, eggs, and sugar, sometimes with added ingredients like coconut milk or pandan for flavor. The name comes from its smooth, bottle-like appearance and the way it's often presented in individual servings.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates from sugar and contains moderate fat and protein from the milk and eggs. It provides calcium and some vitamins from the dairy base, with a typical serving containing around 200-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 70 mcg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
Per 1 jar (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Baby's Bottle is culturally significant as a nostalgic treat in many Asian communities, often associated with childhood and family gatherings. Nutritionally, it's a good source of calcium and protein, making it a more substantial dessert compared to many sugary options.
