Ejiao Gu Yuan Gao Donkey Hide Gelatin Cake Ready to Eat 500g Tin Gift Box

Ejiao Gu Yuan Gao (阿胶固元糕), also known as donkey hide gelatin cake, is a ready-to-eat traditional Chinese confection made from Ejiao (阿胶), the gelatin derived from Equus asinus, combined with nuts and other ingredients. In TCM theory, Ejiao is considered sweet and neutral, entering the Lung, Liver, and Kidney channels, and is traditionally associated with nourishing blood and yin. This 500g tin gift box offers a convenient, shelf-stable form traditionally enjoyed as a daily tonic food.

Key Selling Points

• Made with Ejiao (阿胶), traditional donkey hide gelatin from Shandong
• Ready-to-eat Gu Yuan Gao cake in a 500g tin gift box
• Traditional TCM ingredient associated with blood and yin nourishment
• Convenient shelf-stable confection for daily traditional wellness routines
• Produced in Dong'e, a region historically known for Ejiao

Quality & Sensory

The cake is typically dark amber to deep brown with a glossy surface and a firm, chewy texture. It usually carries a mild gelatin aroma with nutty notes from added ingredients. The flavor is typically sweet and rich, with a soft chew that makes it easy to eat directly from the tin.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Eaten directly as a ready-to-eat confection
• Enjoyed as a daily traditional tonic food
• Served as a sweet snack with tea
• Given as a gift in the tin gift box

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Ejiao Gu Yuan Gao is a modern confection based on Ejiao, which has been used for centuries in decoctions and pastes. Traditionally, Ejiao is associated with nourishing blood and yin, and is often combined with ingredients such as walnuts, black sesame, and goji berries. Gu Yuan Gao is commonly eaten as a convenient daily tonic food rather than prepared as a decoction.

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