Dried Amomum Tsaoko Fruit Whole Spice 500g for Braising and Marinades

Dried Tsaoko Fruit, known in TCM as Cao Guo (草果), from Amomum tsaoko, offered as whole dried fruits for culinary use. In TCM theory it is pungent and warm and traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. This bulk spice is commonly used in braising, stewing, and marinades. Store frozen and use as a culinary seasoning.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Tsaoko fruit supplied in a 500g bulk pack
• Botanical source Amomum tsaoko, a classic Chinese braising spice
• Known in TCM as Cao Guo (草果), pungent and warm in nature
• Sun-dried whole fruits with a firm shell and aromatic seeds
• Widely used in master stocks, red braising, and meat marinades

Quality & Sensory

Whole fruits are typically reddish-brown to dark brown with a ridged, oblong shell and a firm, dry texture. They typically release a warm, camphor-like, slightly smoky aroma, and when cracked and simmered they impart a pungent, resinous depth to braises and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add whole or cracked to braised beef, pork, or poultry
• Simmer in master stocks and hotpot broths
• Include in spice sachets for stews and marinades
• Use in pickling and slow-cooked dishes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese culinary and herbal practice, Cao Guo is a staple of five-spice and braising blends, often paired with star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Traditionally it is lightly toasted or cracked before simmering to release its aroma, and it is a common winter-season ingredient for slow-cooked meats and warming broths.

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