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Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup

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Description

Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) is the dried fruit of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Guǎi Zǎo (拐枣), also called Japanese Raisin Tree fruit or Jīn Gōu (金钩). For centuries, Gai Zao has been prized as a sweet, gently warming food herb used to support the Liver, ease the spirit, and harmonize the stomach. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet nourishing ingredient for daily teas, soups, and seasonal tonics.

Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup overview
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup overview
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup overview
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup overview

Key Selling Points

  • Traditional food herb (药食同源) fruit
  • Sulfur-free, new-crop dried Gai Zao
  • Hovenia dulcis, also called Jin Gou
  • Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
  • 500g value pack from a trusted source
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup key features
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup key features
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup key features
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep reddish-brown color, wrinkled texture, and naturally sweet aroma. When brewed or simmered, the fruit softens and releases a gentle, honeyed sweetness with a mild, raisin-like flavor, adding warmth and body to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup quality and texture
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup quality and texture
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup quality and texture
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Fruit
Common Name Gai Zao
Botanical Name Hovenia dulcis
Form Whole Dried Fruit
Net Weight 500g
Shelf Life 24 months
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup specifications
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup specifications
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup specifications
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Herbal tea blends
  • Chinese-style soup and broth
  • Congee and grain porridge
  • Seasonal slow-cooking
  • Daily wellness tonic
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup in use
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup in use
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup in use
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Gai Zao is decocted into soups, teas, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and digestive comfort. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like jujube, goji berry, and ginger. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and wolfberry for a light, naturally sweet infusion.

Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup preparation
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup preparation
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup preparation
Gai Zao Dried Fruit (Hovenia dulcis) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Gai Zao?

A: Gai Zao is the common Chinese name for the dried fruit of Hovenia dulcis, also called Japanese Raisin Tree fruit or Jin Gou. It is a traditional food herb used in tea and soup.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Gai Zao?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Gai Zao is associated with supporting the Liver, easing the spirit, and harmonizing the stomach. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment.

Q: How do I use dried Gai Zao fruit?

A: Rinse the fruit and simmer it with soup ingredients, or brew it in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 25 × 18 × 8 cm

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