Dried Sea Cucumber Gift Box Lightly Dried A Grade 50g Liaoning Style Sea Cucumber Dried Seafood

Lightly dried sea cucumber, known in TCM as Hai Shen (海参), from Apostichopus japonicus, is a premium dried seafood product. This gift box contains 50g of A-grade lightly dried sea cucumber, approximately 8-9 pieces, traditionally valued in TCM for its nourishing properties. In TCM theory, sea cucumber is considered sweet and warm, entering the kidney and heart channels. It is traditionally used in soups and decoctions as a tonic food. This product is a dried seafood ingredient for culinary and traditional preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Premium lightly dried sea cucumber from Apostichopus japonicus
• A-grade quality with approximately 12x rehydration rate
• 50g gift box containing about 8-9 pieces
• 6-7 year growth period for mature sea cucumber
• Traditional TCM tonic food used in nourishing soups

Quality & Sensory

Lightly dried sea cucumber typically has a dark brown to blackish color with a firm, leathery texture. It has a mild oceanic aroma. After rehydration and cooking, it becomes soft and gelatinous with a neutral, slightly briny taste that absorbs the flavors of soups and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional nourishing soup
• Braised sea cucumber dish
• Congee with sea cucumber
• Festive gift box presentation

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, sea cucumber is traditionally used as a nourishing tonic food. It is commonly prepared by rehydrating in water, then simmering in soups with ingredients like chicken, pork, or goji berries. It is traditionally associated with kidney and heart channel support and is often used in winter seasonal tonics and celebratory banquet dishes.

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