Dried Winter Melon Seeds Dong Gua Zi 500g Double-Sided Seed for Soup and Culinary Use

Dried Winter Melon Seeds, known in TCM as Dong Gua Zi (冬瓜子), from Benincasa hispida. These double-sided seeds are a traditional edible botanical used in Chinese cooking and herbal preparations. In TCM theory, winter melon seeds are considered sweet and slightly cold, traditionally associated with the Lung, Large Intestine, and Stomach channels. They are commonly added to soups, congee, and decoctions as a gentle food-grade herb.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Dong Gua Zi (冬瓜子), the dried seed of Benincasa hispida
• Double-sided winter melon seed form with natural flat oval shape
• Food-grade agricultural product suitable for cooking and decoction
• Traditional TCM ingredient associated with Lung and Large Intestine channels
• 500g net weight stored in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

These seeds are typically off-white to pale cream in color with a smooth, firm texture and a mild, faintly nutty aroma. When simmered in soups or decoctions, they soften gradually and contribute a neutral, slightly sweet taste without strong bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Added to winter melon or pork bone soup
• Simmered in herbal decoctions
• Cooked into rice congee
• Used as a culinary ingredient in daily cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Dong Gua Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and soups, often paired with winter melon rind or coix seed. It is commonly simmered for 20 to 30 minutes in soup or congee preparations. Folk practice associates it with warm-season dietary support and gentle digestive balance.

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