Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Whole Red Skin Euryale Seeds for Soup Congee and Herbal Cooking
$7.14 – $11.09Price range: $7.14 through $11.09
Description
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox. These whole red-skinned seeds are harvested and dried in the traditional farm style, offering a starchy, mildly sweet kernel valued in Chinese herbal cooking. In TCM theory, Qian Shi is neutral in nature with sweet and astringent flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. A versatile pantry staple for soups, congee, and decoctions.


Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Qian Shi gorgon fruit seeds with red skins intact
- Botanical source Euryale ferox, a classic TCM food herb
- Traditionally associated with spleen and kidney support in TCM theory
- Farm-dried whole kernels suitable for slow cooking and decoction
- 500g loose pack ideal for soups, congee, and seasonal herbal dishes


Quality & Sensory
Typically round to slightly flattened seeds with a reddish-brown outer skin and pale starchy interior. Texture is hard and dense when dry, softening to a chewy, mildly sweet bite after prolonged simmering. Aroma is neutral and grain-like.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried edible botanical seeds |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 芡实 |
| Pinyin | Qian Shi |
| Botanical Name | Euryale ferox |
| Plant Part | Seed kernel with red skin |
| Net Weight | 500 g |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into nourishing soups with lotus seed or Chinese yam
- Cook into congee or rice porridge for a starchy, mildly sweet addition
- Add to herbal decoctions in traditional TCM formulas
- Use in seasonal dishes such as autumn gorgon seed and pork rib soup


Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Qian Shi is traditionally used in spleen-supporting and kidney-tonifying formulas, often paired with lotus seeds, Chinese yam, and poria. It is a common ingredient in Si Shen Tang style soups and autumn-winter congee, valued for its sweet, astringent nature and gentle food-herb character.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is 500g of whole dried gorgon fruit seeds, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox with red skins intact.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory, Qian Shi is neutral and sweet-astringent, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels and commonly used in food-herb cooking.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in soups, congee, or decoctions for an extended period until the kernels soften and become chewy.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | authentic gorgon 100g, authentic gorgon 250g, authentic gorgon 500g |
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