At the table
Remove the individual outer wrapper and take small bites, chewing fully. Confirm the Nanguo coconut-jelly product and read the current package ingredients; similarly named coconut cakes can be different foods.
The protein powder's source is not specified, so its allergens cannot be determined from this list. Do not assume dairy-free, egg-free or soy-free. Dense chewy candy needs careful chewing.
The protein powder's source is not specified, so its allergens cannot be determined from this list. Do not assume dairy-free, egg-free or soy-free. Dense chewy candy needs careful chewing.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
The protein powder's source is not specified, so its allergens cannot be determined from this list. Do not assume dairy-free, egg-free or soy-free. Dense chewy candy needs careful chewing.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
White bite-size coconut sweets with a sweet coconut flavor and dense, elastic chew. This is Nanguo's packaged yezi gao candy, not a steamed rice cake or coconut pudding.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- White bite-size coconut sweets with a sweet coconut flavor and dense, elastic chew. This is Nanguo's packaged yezi gao candy, not a steamed rice cake or coconut pudding.
- How it’s made
- The declared formula combines glucose syrup, sugar, coconut juice described by the maker as coconut milk, carrageenan, protein powder and edible starch powder. The maker describes repeated kneading and pounding to develop the chewy confection; exact factory temperatures and proportions are not disclosed.
The protein powder's source is not specified, so its allergens cannot be determined from this list. Do not assume dairy-free, egg-free or soy-free. Dense chewy candy needs careful chewing.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Hainan.
About this regional connection
Hainan: Hainan Nanguo packaged coconut confection, not every food called yezi gao.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有南国椰子糕（软糖）吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Nanguo coconut jelly candy
Coconut sweets are part of Hainan's food-gift culture. Nanguo makes this version as small wrapped chewy candies. Yezi gao is a broad food name, so this product's formula should not be assumed for steamed coconut cakes or other brands.