Korean Fruit Jelly Cups

Korean Fruit Jelly Cups are a popular, ready-to-eat dessert snack from South Korea, featuring bite-sized pieces of real fruit suspended in a clear, sweet, and wobbly jelly. They are typically made with fruit juice or flavored syrup, sugar, and a gelling agent like agar or gelatin, and are often packaged in individual plastic cups for convenience.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carbohydrate, sugary snack with virtually no fat or protein. It provides a quick source of energy from simple sugars and may contain small amounts of vitamins from the fruit juice, with a typical serving containing roughly 80-120 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	110 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	24 g
Sodium	25 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	10 mg
Iron	0.2 mg
Potassium	40 mg
Magnesium	5 mg
Phosphorus	10 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg
Copper	0.02 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, these cups are a beloved example of Korea's vibrant and convenient 'ppalli-ppalli' (hurry-hurry) snack culture, offering a refreshing, portion-controlled treat. Nutritionally, while they are a fun source of hydration and quick energy, they are primarily an indulgent treat rather than a significant source of nutrients.