Dried Acorn Fruits Xiang Zi Guan Whole Acorns for Craft Display and Grinding 500g Bag

Dried Acorn Fruits, known in Chinese as Xiang Zi (橡子), are the whole mature nuts of oak trees, commonly identified with Quercus species. Sold as a raw agricultural product, these sun-dried acorns are traditionally used as a source for acorn flour and are also popular as craft materials, photography props, and decorative botanicals. In folk tradition, acorns have long been valued as a wild-harvested food source. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried acorn fruits sold as a raw agricultural product
• Botanical source is oak, commonly identified with Quercus species
• Sun-dried processing with a 12-month shelf life
• Traditional raw material for grinding into acorn flour
• Popular for craft projects, photography props, and natural decoration

Quality & Sensory

Whole acorns typically show a smooth brown shell with a lighter cap at the base and a firm, dense texture. They have a mild, nutty, starchy aroma, and ground acorn traditionally yields an earthy, slightly astringent taste after leaching.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Grind into acorn flour for traditional foods after proper leaching
• Use as a natural material for craft and DIY projects
• Serve as a photography prop or decorative botanical display
• Incorporate into seasonal nature-themed decor

Traditional Uses

In folk tradition, acorns have been gathered as a wild food source across many regions, with the nuts dried, shelled, and ground into flour after leaching to reduce natural astringency. Acorn-based foods such as porridge, jelly, and noodles have long been part of seasonal rural cuisine. Whole acorns are also traditionally kept as natural ornaments and craft materials.

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