No Brand Snacks | Recommendations & Honest Reviews
Don't Just Settle With Chips. No Brand Has A Lot Of Delicious Snack Products That You Can Buy At A Great Value!
The outbreak of the epidemic has made life difficult for many people. Everyone has been under greater pressure than usual, and their international travel has also been drastically reduced.
With everyone being stuck at home these days, I thought it would be a great idea to go over some of Korea's best snacks (also called finger food or junk food) to engorge ourselves with as we pass the time.
Also keep in mind that many of these products can be shipped internationally on our shopping page!
The Smart Choice For Consumers Looking For Value
People familiar with Korea probably recognize the No Brand company as the generic version of products sold at E-mart (similar to how Walmart has its own generic equivalent called Great Value).
Its slogan translates to "It's not about the brand. It's about the consumer." Evidently, they try to deliver high-quality consumer products at a cheap price.
The products that originally made the No Brand brand famous were the line of potato chips (including the easily-recognizable purple ones).
Nowadays, they are opening flagship stores filled with their products and even recently began opening burger restaurants!
Their products are famous even overseas as many customers order them through international shipping.
Using the Creatrip website, you will be able to order these products to your home!
Before buying, be sure to read this article, where I will introduce each product carefully. The explosive amount of information will definitely satisfy you! Share it with your friends and family.
The unprecedented No Brand buying guide is about to begin!
CHEDDAR CHEESE BALLS
370g
The first product to introduce is the ever-popular cheese ball. Each ball is a crispy rice ball coated in cheddar cheese powder. It is so sinfully delicious and addicting.
You must be careful when eating this product. It is very easy to lose focus and eat the whole container in one sitting.
From the moment that you open the lid, you are greeted by the welcoming cheese smell, inviting you to reach in right away and take a handful.
The powder melts in your mouth, enveloping every bite of the crispy rice in flavor. It is really hard to put into words... you just have to try it!
A word of caution: the cheese powder does melt in the heat. So touching it with your hands can result in a nice layer of cheese dust all over your fingers, which can easily be avoided by eating it with chopsticks.
Also, be careful where you store it as the heat can cause the powder to melt and congeal in the cabinet.
Just have a look at that cross-section. Each puff is perfectly airy and light with an unforgettable ratio of cheese.
It can be perfectly enjoyed with cola in the theater or at home during a Netflix binge session. Order yourself a bucket of happiness today!
ROASTED CHESTNUTS
2 Packets Of Fried Chestnuts With Sugar; Each Packet 100g
Among the many No Brand snacks, this sugar-fried chestnut is the most prominent.
Instead of potato chips and all kinds of pie snacks, the whole chestnut can be directly made into snacks.
It is a relatively healthy snack, so it can be a little less harsh on your body compared to other junk food.
After opening the package, a faint chestnut fragrance will float out. The chestnuts are dark in color and very moist to the touch.
The surface is covered with a thin layer of liquid sugar, which will sparkle under the light, making it irresistable.
In fact, the size of the sugar-fried chestnuts can be eaten in one bite, but I want to show you this cross-section in particular.
The moisture content of the chestnuts is maintained, and the sugar is locked in. The moment it is eaten, you can feel the moist, sugary chestnut explode with flavor.
I really want to recommend this delicious and relatively healthy snacks to everyone. Take some home today!
SWEET RICE CRACKERS
315g
These crackers are a staple of the Chinese New Year and a personal favorite of many. Apparently, it's also a really popular snack in Korea and comes in a very copious quantity.
There are 28 packets, each holding 2 crackers!
It's like a treasure box when you open it! It's fun to open the packaging and each package greets you with a subtle rice fragrance.
The icing is very mild and sweet, resulting in one of the more airy and light snacks available.
You can see that the frosting on the snow cakes is super dense, without cutting corners at all! It is very crispy and crunchy.
The main ingredient is 58% white rice, resulting in a fragrant and mostly healthy snack food.
RED BEAN JELLY
450g Box Contains 10 Red Bean Jelly Bars
The jelly, whose main ingredient is 18.9% red bean, without a doubt has a strong red bean flavor.
The packaging is a bit reminiscent of Chinese products and gives a different feel than the typical snack options out there.
The jelly is made of oligosaccharides, making it more healthy than just a pure sugary snack. They make great gifts for the holidays or for those who really like red bean.
Each piece is about the size of 2 fingers, which is the perfect portion to give you a satisfying snack without over-indulging.
45g per package seems to be the right amount!
After taking the first bite, you can see that it is a completely different style of snack, vastly different from the stereotypical chips or candy bar.
The texture is very soft and exudes a powerful red bean flavor. Fans of red bean will find this absolutely irresistible.
Even though it is less sugary than other snacks, it is still a sweet dessert! So you can eat it with coffee or sugar-free tea to offset some of the sweetness.
COOKIES & CREAM SANDWICHES
6 Packets, 120 Grams Each.
Composed of 75% chocolate biscuits and 25% vanilla cream filling, the familiar fragrant flavor of everyone's favorite milk-dunking cookie returns!
Experience a twist on the original Oreo.
The size of each biscuit is about the size of the thumb and index finger in the OK gesture. It doesn't crumble as much when you bite it and holds together well.
However, it can be seen from the picture that it is much thinner than the original.
After one bite of the biscuit, you can immediately distinguish the difference from the original Oreo.
The original is much thicker and the No Brand version is much thinner. The taste of biscuits and cream is more balanced this way, and the overall eating experience is lighter!
CUSTARD CUPCAKE & CHOCO PIE
Each Box Contains 12 Desserts
Among the many snacks in Korea, there are two snack pies that have been invincible.
The first is the custard pie that combines custard cream and a fluffy cake. The second is the ever-popular and champion of Korean snacks, the choco pie.
Can the No Brand company deliver on these delicacies?
First up is the fragrant custard pie.
After tearing the package, you will see the soft cake body. The surface is topped with a thin layer of syrup.
After one bite, it tastes like a soufflé cake, making subverting all your expectations.
Wrapped inside the soft cake, the silky creamy custard melts into liquid as soon as you bite into it.
This is as succulent as it gets and is one of the more addicting desserts on this list.
The chocolate pie launched by No Brand is very similar to the classic version, but the price is much more affordable than other brands.
The solid bread topped with chocolate sauce reminds everyone of the desserts we ate as kids. It's like a Little Debbie snack!
Regarding the taste, it is sufficiently similar to other versions of this classic pie.
But a closer look at this cross-section shows that the cream in the middle is even thicker than the two slices of bread, instantly raising the No Brand's version to a higher value.
I like to dunk these in my milk!
WAFER ROLLS
115g Box
Flavours: Chocolate, Cheese, Vanilla
The three flavors can be mixed and matched when purchasing for international shipping.
Are there any wafer fans out there? These No Brand wafers deliver in all aspects, including flavor and satiety. Let's proceed with the unpacking.
First of all, let's dive into the cheese flavor.
From the moment the package was opened, the strong cheese sauce aroma burst out. The biscuits were very crispy with a slap on the mouth, and even had a multi-layered taste.
The authenticity and deliciousness of the cheese filling cannot be understated.
Take a look at the filling of this strudel, it's really jam-packed with filling! You can feel and taste the filling with each and every bite.
It really is the best wafer I've had in a long time!
In addition, the vanilla option has a strong milk flavor, just like the melted flavor of rich vanilla ice cream.
The chocolate flavor has a strong cocoa flavor when opened, but it tastes a little bitter.
I think the three salty and sweet flavors are super distinctive, and the servings are super rich. Now, hurry up and try it!
CRISP CREPES
90g Box
Flavours: Chocolate-Peanut, Green Tea, Banana Chocolate
Blessed are those who like sweet spreads! The filling comes in three different flavors.
Each of the three flavors is very strong without needing an overwhelming amount of spread.
Upon first sight, one might feel a little concerned about the packaging, thinking something like, "Oh no! How am I going to carry that!"
But on the inside, it is divided well into smaller packages, so you can take one with you easily no matter where you go.
After opening, I saw the shortbread itself. It was barely thicker than a coin, but it contained at least 3 to 4 layers of biscuits.
After a bite, I noticed that the layers were crispy and melted perfectly alongside the spread in the middle.
Not only did it have a rich taste, but the sweetness is moderate and the biscuit is airy and light.
Check out this overflowing spread. I can’t wait to take a bite!
For those who like a sweeter taste, I recommend the two chocolate variations, witch are both significantly sweeter than the green tea option.
The green tea flavour has a lower sugar content, but I really like the smooth milky flavor. You should give it a try and let me know what you think.
COOKIE BUCKET
400g Barrel
Flavours: Chocolate, Cream, Coconut
These distinct buckets of cookies deliver an incredible amount of value. With more than 100 cookies per bucket, you can enjoy this treat for days.
It's a great option for families or large group gatherings.
After opening the bucket, you will notice all the smaller-packages. Someone who majored in geometry must have packed my bucket because it was filled like a game of Tetris.
When you've eaten them all, you can use the bucket as a trash can or refill it with another snack!
The coconut and cream flavors have 10 pieces per pack, and the chocolate flavor has 4 pieces per pack. But there are so many packs!
If you like rich chocolate flavors, you will definitely enjoy this No Brand version.
With regard to the coconut-flavored option, I can safely say that it is a milder option that can suit even those who aren't particularly keen on coconut-flavoring in general.
The cookies themselves are crispy and aromatic with a slight milk flavor. It's a great entry-level version to the wide open field of coconut-flavored snacks.
The characteristic that all these cookies share is that there are so many of them in the bucket!
If you have a proclivity for eating a lot of snacks, this can be a better bargain for you.
BOXES OF COOKIES
250g-270g Boxes
Flavours: Butter Coconut, Sugar Crackers, Maple Cookies
Finally, I’m going to introduce my favorite series of afternoon tea biscuits! These three biscuits are extraordinary in appearance, full of western-inspired packaging, and deliver a unique flavor.
Let me tell you one by one how to buy noble afternoon tea at an affordable price to enjoy!
The first is the fried sugar crackers, in which you can taste the sugar layers at the same time.
The box is divided into two small packets, which not only makes it more convenient to carry, but also keeps half the crackers fresh while you indulge in the first half.
Look at this bright luster under the light! You can easily see the solid syrup spread around it and a large amount of fine sugar sprinkled in the center.
After you take a bite, the sugar melts, enveloping the cracker in sweetness. Fall in love with this simple flavor that is sweet and not greasy!
The second is the retro-style coconut sugar biscuits. They are delicious to everyone, regardless of age or gender.
The three small packages are not only super-exquisite in design, but also contain the perfect serving size of crackers.
After opening the package, you will be greeted with a sweet fragrance of a thick coconut fragrance coupled with a light sweetness of cream and sugar.
Even people who don't like coconut can taste it.
In addition, if you can’t finish it immediately after opening, remember to seal it and save it!
Similar to the previous biscuits, the surface of the coconut sugar biscuits is covered in a melted sugar syrup. But the sweetness is relatively low.
The coconut biscuit is more crispy and less overwhelmingly sweet than other similar biscuits.
I believe everyone is familiar with the appearance of the last biscuit, which is the must-buy maple sugar-filled biscuit bearing the maple leaf shape representative of Canada!
No Brand uses a commissioned manufacturing method to produce them in Canada and send it directly to Korea.
Even the internal packaging and arrangement are exactly the same as what you would see in a similar product in Canada.
Looking closely at the profile of the maple syrup sandwich biscuits, you can see the undeniable thickness of the butter biscuits, the generous filling, and the bursts of maple syrup. My mouth is watering...
After I tried it, I felt that No Brand’s maple syrup sandwich biscuits are very similar to the original version. They are made by the original Canadian factory.
The unique fragrance of the maple syrup cream filling is reminiscent of a good stack of pancakes.
Be warned that it is exceedingly sweet, so eat it with coffee or sugar-free tea.
The above three biscuits, I recommend to everyone who wants to comfort yourself.
In the afternoon, temporarily withdraw from work or studying and let yourself use the exquisite afternoon tea biscuits to replenish your energy before setting off!
SPREAD
340g-400g
Flavours: Creamy Peanut Butter, Crunchy Peanut Butter, Hazelnut
Sometimes in the hustle and bustle each morning, we need to find creative ways to fill our stomachs with food that will provide enough energy to get through the mornings.
To that end, let's examine 3 popular options to spread on toast or dip things into!
The first is the sweet hazelnut spread, which contains 13% hazelnut and exudes a strong hazelnut aroma.
The texture of the spread is almost liquid, and it is easy to spread on warm toast.
In addition to the thick chocolate flavor, the texture is like chocolate milk because it's so thin and smooth.
No Brand launched two types of peanut butter.
The first is the crunchy version with peanut kernels. After opening, you can see the small peanut kernels hidden in the spread.
The texture is relatively thick, suitable for those who like heavy peanut flavor.
Using peanut butter to spice up your morning toast can really spice up a boring breakfast.
The texture of the creamy peanut butter is relatively soft. If you prefer your peanut butter to be less...peanutty then go with this option.
In addition to being used as a toast spread, it also has multiple uses such as hot pot sauce and Vietnamese spring roll dip.
As you can see with all three side-by-side, the hazelnut spread is the most thin and the creamy peanut butter is the thickest. The hazelnut is definitely the sweetest of the three!
Fans of peanut butter are always split in their preference of crunchy vs. creamy peanut butter, but both are great options.
INSTANT MILK TEA & COFFEE
Milk Tea Box Contains 10 Packs (210g-220g)
Instant Coffee Box Contains 100 Packs (100g)
Flavours: Milk Tea Green Tea, Milk Tea Original, Instant Black Coffee
In the process of trying many biscuits, there are three secret weapons that greatly enhance the flavor of each biscuit: No Brand's drinks!
The biscuits themselves are good, but are only made better by the drinks to couple with them.
The first is instant coffee, about the size of a finger.
As an office worker who must drink coffee every day to wake up, I think getting coffee in this way is preferable because it allows me to adjust the coffee to how strong or how weak I want it.
I would recommend that you start with one stick and add water, adjusting it to the strength you want.
Next is the original milk tea full of flavor. When you open the tea bag, the aroma that awaits you is divine!
You will first taste the smooth milk tea flavor, but after swallowing you will be treated to a black tea aftertaste.
The tea will not take away the elegance of the biscuits you pair it with, but can also relieve the greasiness in your mouth.
The last drink is green tea mixed with milk tea.
It bears a lower sweetness than the original milk tea.
When eating sweeter refreshments such as chocolate and maple sugar biscuits, choose green tea to balance out the sweetness of the desserts.
It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by all the options we've just presented. So to help narrow down some of the choice, I've included some of my favorite trifectas.
BEST COMBINATIONS
FAMILY PACK
Contents:
Butter Cookie Bucket (400g)
Purple Sweet Potato Chips (110g)
Banana Chocolate Flakes (90g)
Crispy Peanut Butter (340g)
Sugar-fried Chestnuts (100g x 2 pack)
The first is a basic combination of a variety of entry-level products, such as the unique purple potato chips, the sugar-fried chestnut refreshments when the elders drink tea, etc.
If you want to buy No Brand products and share them with friends and family, this people-friendly combination for all ages is perfect for you!
CHOCOLATE LOVER'S MIX
Contents:
Chocolate Chip Cookie Barrel (400g)
Chocolate Pie (276g)
Hazelnut Chocolate Butter (400g)
Peanut Chocolate Light Crackers (90g)
Chocolate Milk Biscuits (300g)
The second is an exclusive combination designed for chocolate lovers. There are 5 diversified No Brand chocolate products, each packed with rich chocolate flavor.
Chocolate lovers unite!
TOP-SELLING COMBO
Contents:
Cheddar Cheese Ball (370g)
Sugar Soda Biscuits (270g)
Original Milk Tea (220g)
Chocolate Popcorn Crisp (115g)
Purple Sweet Potato Chips (110g)
Finally, there are 5 popular products that are beloved by Koreans, with both salty and sweet flavors and a popular combination of afternoon tea drinks.
The centerpiece is the cheddar cheeseballs. You can’t find such a great value combination anywhere.
If you are lost among the many products and don't know how to choose, then you must not miss this heartthrob combination!
