Premium Gui Jiao Turtle Shell Gelatin Traditional Chinese Herbal Food 250g Box

Premium Gui Jiao (龟胶), also known as turtle shell gelatin, is a traditional Chinese herbal food product made from turtle shell through a traditional extraction process. In TCM theory, it is considered sweet and salty in flavor, with a neutral to slightly warm nature, and is traditionally associated with the Kidney and Liver channels. It is commonly used in cooking and decoction preparations as a nourishing herbal ingredient. This product is a food item and not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herbal food product made from turtle shell gelatin
• Known in TCM as Gui Jiao (龟胶)
• Produced using traditional extraction and processing methods
• Suitable for people who experience fatigue
• 250g per box, sealed packaging for freshness

Quality & Sensory

Gui Jiao typically appears as dark amber to black gelatinous pieces with a firm, slightly brittle texture. It has a mild, characteristic aroma and becomes soft and gel-like when cooked or dissolved in water. The prepared taste is generally neutral to slightly sweet, making it suitable for soups and decoctions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Added to soups and stews as a nourishing ingredient
• Dissolved in warm water or decoctions
• Used in traditional congee preparations
• Incorporated into culinary dishes for its gelatinous texture

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gui Jiao is traditionally used as a nourishing herbal ingredient. It is often prepared by dissolving in water or cooking in soups and congee. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as wolfberry and angelica root in tonic preparations. It is also used in seasonal nourishing foods during cooler months.

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