Is Pineapple Bun — Bo Lo Bao safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 280mg sodium, 120mg potassium, and 100mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Pineapple Bun — Bo Lo Bao more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇨🇳 China · Chinese

Pineapple Bun — Bo Lo Bao

Soft bun topped with cookie-like crust resembling pineapple — no actual pineapple inside.

Prep time 150 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

100mg

Phosphorus

100 / 800mg

280mg

Sodium

280 / 2000mg

120mg

Potassium

120 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-mineral baked good. Skip butter slab (bo lo yau) version.

Ingredients

Bun dough
Cookie topping: butter, sugar, flour, egg

Bun Cantonese Cha Chaan Teng Hong Kong Kidney Friendlier Sweet

Cooking Steps

1
Make bun dough, rise 1 hour.
2
Top with cookie paste.
3
Bake 180°C 18 min.

Add to your meal plan

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