Dried Longan Fruit Gui Yuan 500g Bulk Chinese Herbal Longan Meat for Tea Soup and Cooking

Dried Longan Fruit, known in TCM as Gui Yuan (桂圆) or Long Yan Rou (龙眼肉), is the dried aril of Dimocarpus longan. This 500g bulk pack contains sweet, amber-toned longan flesh sourced from Guangxi. In TCM theory, longan is traditionally associated with nourishing the heart and blood and is considered sweet and warm. It is a food-grade botanical commonly simmered in teas, soups, and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Bulk 500g bag of dried longan aril, a classic food-grade Chinese botanical
• Sourced from Guangxi, a well-known region for longan production
• Known in TCM as Gui Yuan (桂圆) or Long Yan Rou (龙眼肉)
• Sweet, chewy texture suited to teas, soups, congee, and desserts
• Traditionally used in herbal blends for seasonal and daily wellness cooking

Quality & Sensory

The dried aril is typically golden to amber brown, soft and slightly sticky to the touch, with a rich, honey-like sweetness. When simmered, it typically yields a mellow, sweet liquor with a fruity, caramel-like aroma.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal teas with red dates and goji berries
• Add to sweet soups and desserts such as tong sui
• Cook into congee or rice porridge for natural sweetness
• Include in braised dishes and traditional soup packs
• Enjoy as a naturally sweet snack in small amounts

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, longan aril is traditionally associated with nourishing heart blood and calming the spirit, and it frequently appears in classical formulas such as Gui Pi Tang. In everyday folk use, it is simmered with red dates, goji berries, and lotus seeds in sweet soups and teas, especially during autumn and winter. It is also added to congee and tonic soups for its gentle sweetness.

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