Dried Longan Fruit Gui Yuan 500g Old Tree Fujian Style Sulphur Free for Congee Soup and Tea

Dried Longan Fruit, known in TCM as Gui Yuan (桂圆), from Dimocarpus longan, is the dried aril of ripe longan fruit. Traditionally associated with nourishing heart and spleen in TCM theory, it is naturally sweet and warm. This sulphur-free dried fruit is a common kitchen botanical for congee, soups, and herbal teas. Store sealed in a cool dry place and refrigerate after opening.

Key Selling Points

• Dried longan aril known in TCM as Gui Yuan (桂圆)
• Botanical source Dimocarpus longan, dried fruit flesh
• Sulphur-free and additive-free processing
• Naturally sweet and chewy texture for cooking
• Suitable for congee, soups, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden to amber brown with a soft, sticky, chewy texture and a rich caramel-like sweetness. When simmered, it typically releases a mellow, honeyed aroma and a naturally sweet, warming taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into sweet congee with rice and red dates
• Add to nourishing soups and slow-cooked broths
• Steep in hot water as a naturally sweet herbal tea
• Use in desserts and seasonal sweet soups

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gui Yuan is considered sweet and warm and traditionally associated with the heart and spleen channels. It is a classic ingredient in household soups, congee, and sweet tonics, often paired with red dates, goji berries, or lotus seeds. Traditionally used in daily cooking during autumn and winter or whenever a warming, nourishing dish is desired.

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