Maliban Gem Sweet Biscuit 200g

Gem Sweet Biscuits are small, crunchy biscuits topped with a bright, coloured sugar “gem” coating. Popular across South Asia, particularly from the Maliban brand of Sri Lanka, they’re cherished as a nostalgic teatime or childhood snack.

Nutrition per 100 g:

• Calories: ~427 kcal

• Protein: ~7.3 g

• Total Fat: ~7.4 g (Saturated: ~3.7 g)

• Carbohydrates: ~82.8 g (Sugars: ~21 g)

• Salt: ~0.8 g

Per a typical 30 g portion (approx. 38 biscuits): about 130 kcal, 2 g protein, 25 g carbs, and 2 g fat.

Ingredients & Allergens

Typical Ingredients include:

• Wheat flour

• Sugar & sugar syrup

• Vegetable oil (palm)

• Raising agents (E503ii, E500ii)

• Salt

• Milk powder

• Nature-identical flavours (butter, vanilla)

• Dough conditioner: sodium metabisulphite

• Plant extract (e.g., rosemary)

Allergen Notes:

• Contains wheat/gluten and milk (from milk powder).

• Dough conditioner includes sodium metabisulphite, a sulphite-related compound that could affect those with sensitivity.

Nostalgic Vibes

Gem Biscuits have a strong nostalgic pull across generations. Reddit users on r/srilanka shared fond memories:

“Gem biscuits. Love them… That disappointment of finding a plain biscuit with no icing…”
“They sell those in Glomark!! … I used to eat tons of these.”

Another user in r/srilanka said:

“Omggggggg… I could still feel the taste… I ate those like a month ago, they don’t taste the same anymore.”

Clearly, they’re much more than a sweet snack—they’re a trip down memory lane.