Eight Treasures Cake with Poria Lotus Seed Euryose Black Sesame and Chinese Yam 260g Box Traditional Herbal Snack

Eight Treasures Cake, a traditional Chinese herbal snack known as Ba Zhen Gao (八珍糕), is a soft pressed pastry made with Poria (Poria cocos), Euryale seed (Euryale ferox), lotus seed (Nelumbo nucifera), black sesame (Sesamum indicum), Chinese yam (Dioscorea opposita), jujube and other coarse grains. In TCM theory these ingredients are traditionally associated with gentle daily nourishment and digestive comfort. This lightly sweetened cake is suitable as a convenient snack or light meal replacement for adults, including expectant mothers seeking a familiar herbal treat.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Ba Zhen Gao (八珍糕) herbal pastry made with a classic eight-ingredient blend
• Contains Poria cocos, Euryale ferox, Nelumbo nucifera seed, Sesamum indicum and Dioscorea opposita
• Soft cake texture with natural sweetness from jujube and added sugar
• Convenient individually boxed 260g format for snacking or light meal replacement
• Produced in Anhui, China under food standard GB/T 720977

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale to light brown in color with a soft, slightly dense cake texture. The aroma is mildly sweet with nutty black sesame and subtle herbal notes. The taste is gently sweet with a smooth, grainy mouthfeel from Chinese yam and coarse grains.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Enjoy as a mid-morning or afternoon snack with tea
• Use as a light meal replacement when traveling or at work
• Serve as a traditional herbal treat during seasonal festivals
• Pair with warm soy milk or congee for a simple breakfast

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ba Zhen Gao is a well-known dietary pastry historically prepared for gentle daily nourishment. Poria, Euryale seed, lotus seed and Chinese yam are traditionally associated with supporting digestive comfort, while black sesame and jujube are traditionally valued for nourishing the body. Such cakes were commonly eaten as a snack or light breakfast, often paired with warm tea or congee.

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