{"product_id":"korean-coffee-jelly-agar-candy","title":"Korean Coffee Jelly | Chewy Agar Candy | 8.81 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eKorean 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Korean coffee jelly is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003eKorea'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.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMade in Korea by Ilkwang Confectionery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKosbee 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOrigin\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMade in Korea by Ilkwang Confectionery (일광제과), established 1969.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eType\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eChewy jelly candy set with agar, a seaweed-derived gelling agent, rather than gelatin.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCoffee\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eInstant coffee made from 100% coffee beans, 3% of the recipe. Contains caffeine.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNet weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e8.81 oz (250 g) per bag — about 18 individually wrapped pieces.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePer piece\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAbout 14 g and 50 calories.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContains\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSoy. Made in a facility that also handles wheat, peanut, peach, milk, abalone, and fish.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStorage\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eKeep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to enjoy Korean coffee jelly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many pieces are a serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does it go with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you eat it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTelling Korean coffee jelly apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Korean coffee jelly the same as Japanese coffee jelly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAgar jelly or gelatin gummy — which is this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgar 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Korean coffee jelly really made in Korea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many pieces should you eat, and how do you store them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Korean coffee jelly the same as Japanese coffee jelly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Kosbee ship this coffee jelly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKosbee 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAn easy Korean treat for coffee drinkers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the rest of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kosbee.com\/collections\/korean-candy\"\u003eKorean Traditional Candy \u0026amp; Snacks\u003c\/a\u003e. If you like the agar chew, Ilkwang makes it in other flavors too — warming \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kosbee.com\/products\/korean-ginger-jelly\"\u003eKorean Ginger Jelly\u003c\/a\u003e and bright \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kosbee.com\/products\/ilkwang-jeju-mandarin-jelly-280g\"\u003eJeju Mandarin Jelly\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ilkwang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45799539376319,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6681\/3021\/files\/CoffeeJelly101.webp?v=1782779388","url":"https:\/\/kosbee.com\/products\/korean-coffee-jelly-agar-candy","provider":"Kosbee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}