Coconut agar-agar pudding

Coconut agar-agar pudding is a light, refreshing dessert popular across Southeast Asia, made by setting coconut milk with agar-agar, a plant-based gelatin derived from seaweed. It typically includes ingredients like coconut milk, sugar, water, and sometimes pandan leaves for fragrance, and is often served chilled in cubes or molded shapes.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is generally high in carbohydrates from sugar and contains moderate fat from the coconut milk, with very little protein. A single serving (about 100g) provides roughly 150-200 calories, along with some minerals like manganese and copper from the coconut.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	25 g
Sodium	45 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Manganese	0.8 mg
Copper	0.2 mg
Selenium	2 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Agar-agar sets firmer than animal gelatin and remains stable at room temperature, making it ideal for warm climates. It's also a popular fasting food in some Asian cultures during religious observances due to its plant-based origin and filling nature.