Ginkgo nut ice cream or pudding

Ginkgo nut ice cream or pudding recipe videos

Ginkgo nut ice cream or pudding is a creamy, subtly sweet dessert featuring the distinct, slightly chewy texture of ginkgo nuts. It is a popular treat in East Asian cuisines, particularly in China, Korea, and Japan, where ginkgo nuts are often used in both savory and sweet dishes.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is typically high in carbohydrates and fat due to its sugar and cream base, with ginkgo nuts contributing some protein and healthy fats. A standard serving provides a moderate amount of energy, along with key minerals like manganese and copper.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	60 mg
Manganese	0.8 mg
Copper	0.3 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Phosphorus	95 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Zinc	0.7 mg
Selenium	4 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

Ginkgo nuts are the seeds of the ancient Ginkgo biloba tree, a 'living fossil' that has existed for over 200 million years. Nutritionally, they are a good source of antioxidants and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, though they must be properly prepared to remove mild toxins.