Dried Hawthorn Slices Shan Zha Bulk 500g Sour Plum Soup Ingredient Sun Dried Fruit Tea
$6.55
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Description
Dried Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit. These sun-dried slices are a classic Chinese culinary and herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels and valued for its sour flavor. In TCM theory, hawthorn is traditionally used to support healthy digestion after meals. Enjoy it in teas, soups, and seasonal recipes as part of a balanced lifestyle.


Key Selling Points
- Sun-dried hawthorn slices with pits, a traditional Chinese herbal and culinary fruit
- Botanical source Crataegus pinnatifida, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂)
- Traditionally associated in TCM with the spleen and stomach channels and a sour flavor
- Versatile loose slices suitable for sour plum soup, fruit teas, and simmered dishes
- Bulk 500g pack, a practical pantry staple for daily herbal beverage preparation


Quality & Sensory
Typically deep reddish-brown slices with a firm, slightly wrinkled texture and a fruity, tangy aroma. When simmered or steeped, they typically yield a rosy infusion with a pleasantly sour, mildly sweet taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried hawthorn fruit slices |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 山楂 |
| Pinyin | Shan Zha |
| Botanical Name | Crataegus pinnatifida |
| Plant Part | Fruit, sliced with pits |
| Net Weight | 500g (1 jin) |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmer with dried plums and other ingredients for traditional sour plum soup
- Steep in hot water as a tangy fruit tea
- Add to congee or dessert soups for a fruity sour note
- Use in braised dishes and home-style culinary recipes


Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Shan Zha is traditionally used to support healthy digestion, especially after rich or greasy meals, and is often simmered into decoctions or steeped as a daily tea. It is a familiar ingredient in folk recipes such as sour plum soup, hawthorn teas, and seasonal fruit simmered drinks, and is commonly paired with ingredients like dried tangerine peel or malt in traditional digestive blends.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is bulk sun-dried hawthorn fruit slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂) from Crataegus pinnatifida, sold as a culinary and herbal ingredient.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory, hawthorn is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels and is traditionally used to support healthy digestion after meals.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: The slices are commonly simmered into sour plum soup, steeped as fruit tea, or added to congee and braised dishes.


Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 8 cm |
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