Dried Longan Fruit Gui Yuan Rou 5A Grade Natural Sun Dried Snack and Herbal Ingredient 500g

Dried Longan Fruit, known in TCM as Gui Yuan Rou (桂圆肉), from Dimocarpus longan, is the naturally sun-dried aril of ripe longan fruit. Traditionally associated with nourishing the heart and blood in TCM theory, it is sweet in flavor and warm in nature. Enjoy it as a wholesome snack or steep it in teas, soups, and congee for gentle everyday herbal support.

Key Selling Points

• Premium 5A hollow dried longan aril with naturally sun-dried processing
• Botanical source Dimocarpus longan, the aril of ripe longan fruit
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish heart and blood
• Ready to eat as a snack or added to teas, soups, and congee
• Convenient 500g pack suitable for daily household use

Quality & Sensory

Typically amber to deep brown in color with a soft, chewy, slightly sticky texture. The aroma is sweet and fruity, and the taste is richly sweet with mellow caramel-like notes when eaten directly or simmered in teas and soups.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Eat directly as a naturally sweet dried fruit snack
• Steep in hot water as a soothing herbal tea
• Simmer in soups and sweet tonics with other herbs
• Add to congee or desserts for natural sweetness

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, dried longan is traditionally used to nourish the heart and calm the spirit, and it is a common ingredient in blood-nourishing soups and tonics. It is often paired with red dates, goji berries, and lotus seeds in sweet soups, herbal teas, and congee, especially during autumn and winter or postpartum recovery diets.

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