Korean Coffee Jelly | Chewy Agar Candy | 8.81 oz
Korean coffee jelly is a chewy agar candy made in Korea by Ilkwang Confectionery, flavored with real instant coffee and individually wrapped in an 8.81 oz bag.
What Korean coffee jelly is
Each piece is set with agar — the seaweed gelling agent Koreans call hancheon (한천) — instead of gelatin, so the bite is firm at first and then chewy. The flavor comes from instant coffee made from 100% coffee beans at 3% of the recipe, which reads as deep and roasted with a light bitter edge rather than flat sugar.
Korea's coffee habit runs from the old dabang coffee houses to the café on every corner today. Ilkwang Confectionery has been making Korean candy since 1969, and this jelly puts that roasted-coffee flavor into something you can drop in a coat pocket.
Made in Korea by Ilkwang Confectionery
This jelly is made in Korea by Ilkwang Confectionery (일광제과), a candy maker in business since 1969, in a HACCP-certified facility — a food-safety standard covering hygienic, consistent manufacturing end to end.
Kosbee stocks it at our own warehouse in New Jersey, so orders ship domestically within one business day rather than travelling from overseas after you order.
Key facts
- Origin
- Made in Korea by Ilkwang Confectionery (일광제과), established 1969.
- Type
- Chewy jelly candy set with agar, a seaweed-derived gelling agent, rather than gelatin.
- Coffee
- Instant coffee made from 100% coffee beans, 3% of the recipe. Contains caffeine.
- Net weight
- 8.81 oz (250 g) per bag — about 18 individually wrapped pieces.
- Per piece
- About 14 g and 50 calories.
- Contains
- Soy. Made in a facility that also handles wheat, peanut, peach, milk, abalone, and fish.
- Storage
- Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
How to enjoy Korean coffee jelly
How many pieces are a serving?
One or two pieces is the usual serving — about 14 to 28 g, or roughly 50 to 100 calories. A bag holds about 18 pieces, so one bag covers a couple of weeks of afternoon breaks. There is no prep: unwrap and eat.
What does it go with?
The roasted, lightly bitter flavor sits alongside an Americano or a black tea rather than fighting it, and one piece works as a small finish after a meal instead of a dessert. Because the jelly is firm, bite gently and chew it through rather than swallowing a piece whole.
Before you eat it
This jelly contains soy, and it is made in a facility that also processes wheat, peanut, peach, milk, shellfish (abalone), and fish, so trace cross-contact is possible. It is not certified allergen-free — read the printed package label first.
It is made with real coffee, so it contains caffeine. Go easy if you are caffeine-sensitive or counting daily caffeine during pregnancy, and it is not a good choice for young children.
The texture is firm and springy. Chew gently and fully, take care if you have dental work or sensitive teeth, and do not let small children eat a piece whole.
Telling Korean coffee jelly apart
Is Korean coffee jelly the same as Japanese coffee jelly?
They share a name, not a form. Japanese coffee jelly is a chilled dessert — coffee set with kanten agar, cut into cubes, and served in a cup or bowl with cream or condensed milk poured over. This Korean coffee jelly uses the same seaweed agar, but it is cooked firm into a shelf-stable confection, cut into bite-size pieces, and individually wrapped, so it travels in a bag instead of a refrigerator.
Agar jelly or gelatin gummy — which is this?
Agar is a gelling agent made from seaweed; gelatin comes from animal collagen. Agar sets firmer and does not soften at body temperature, so an agar jelly keeps a springy, crisp-then-chewy bite instead of the slow stretch of a gummy. It also means this candy is made without animal gelatin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Korean coffee jelly really made in Korea?
Yes. This coffee jelly is made in Korea by Ilkwang Confectionery (일광제과), a candy maker in business since 1969, in a HACCP-certified facility. It is set with plant-based agar instead of gelatin, flavored with instant coffee from 100% coffee beans, and individually wrapped.
How many pieces should you eat, and how do you store them?
One or two pieces is a normal serving, about 14 to 28 g and roughly 50 to 100 calories, with no prep needed. It contains soy and real coffee, so it has caffeine — read the label first. Keep the bag cool, dry, and out of direct sunlight.
Is Korean coffee jelly the same as Japanese coffee jelly?
No. Japanese coffee jelly is a chilled dessert: coffee set with kanten agar, cubed, and served in a cup with cream or condensed milk. This Korean version uses the same seaweed agar but is cooked firm into a shelf-stable, individually wrapped candy you can carry rather than spoon.
How fast does Kosbee ship this coffee jelly?
Kosbee stocks this jelly at our own warehouse in New Jersey and ships within one business day, so orders inside the United States arrive in days rather than weeks from overseas. Each 8.81 oz bag holds about 18 individually wrapped pieces.
An easy Korean treat for coffee drinkers
An 8.81 oz (250 g) bag with about 18 individually wrapped pieces, sourced by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse within one business day. Store the bag somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sunlight.
Browse the rest of Korean Traditional Candy & Snacks. If you like the agar chew, Ilkwang makes it in other flavors too — warming Korean Ginger Jelly and bright Jeju Mandarin Jelly.
