Fresh Gorgon Fruit Qian Shi 芡实 500g Bag Frozen Euryale ferox Seeds Ready to Eat

Fresh Gorgon Fruit, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), is the seed of Euryale ferox, a water plant related to the water lily. These small second-crop seeds are harvested fresh, frozen to preserve quality, and sold as an edible agricultural product. In TCM theory, Qian Shi is neutral in nature with a sweet and astringent flavor and is traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. Keep refrigerated and enjoy as a seasonal food.

Key Selling Points

• Fresh 2026 crop Gorgon Fruit seeds from Tianchang, Anhui
• Botanical source Euryale ferox, known in TCM as Qian Shi 芡实
• Small second-crop seeds graded as Er Qing third grade
• Fresh-frozen processing preserves the natural texture and flavor
• Ready-to-eat form suited to soups, congee, and seasonal dishes

Quality & Sensory

Fresh Gorgon Fruit seeds typically show a plump round shape with a pale green to ivory hue and a firm, moist texture. When cooked, they typically turn soft and chewy with a mild, gently sweet, nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into sweet soups or savory broths
• Add to congee or rice porridge
• Cook with lotus seed or lily bulb in traditional desserts
• Use in seasonal autumn and winter dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qian Shi is traditionally valued as a food-grade herb and is commonly simmered in congee and soups, often paired with lotus seeds, Chinese yam, or poria. Fresh Gorgon Fruit is a well-known seasonal delicacy in the Jiangnan region, where it is enjoyed in sweet soups and home-style dishes during autumn.

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