Korean Yanggaeng

Korean Yanggaeng is a traditional, firm fruit jelly candy made from agar-agar, sugar, and fruit juice or puree, often set in decorative molds. It hails from Korea and is a beloved, colorful treat enjoyed across generations.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Yanggaeng is primarily a carbohydrate-based snack due to its high sugar and agar content, offering minimal fat or protein. A typical serving provides a quick energy boost with around 100-150 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	45 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	11 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	5 mg
Potassium	10 mg
Calcium	5 mg
Iron	0.1 mg
Vitamin C	0 mg

Per 1 piece (15 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Yanggaeng is a nostalgic confection often enjoyed during holidays and as a street food, prized for its refreshing, melt-in-the-mouth texture. Nutritionally, its use of agar-agar makes it a plant-based, fat-free alternative to gelatin-based candies.