Licorice Olives Gan Cao Gan Lan Preserved Snack Olives Chaoshan Style Dried Fruit 250g Jar
$6.15 – $15.30Price range: $6.15 through $15.30
Description
Licorice Olives, known in Chinese as Gan Cao Gan Lan (甘草橄榄), are a traditional Chaoshan-style preserved fruit snack made from olives cured with licorice root, the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra. In TCM tradition, licorice is valued for its sweet, neutral nature and is traditionally associated with harmonizing herbal blends. Enjoyed as a casual snack or after meals, this dried fruit confection offers a balanced sweet and savory flavor.


Key Selling Points
- Authentic Chaoshan-style licorice olives, a classic Chinese preserved fruit snack
- Made from olives cured with licorice root, Glycyrrhiza glabra, known as Gan Cao (甘草) in TCM
- Traditional Gan Cao Gan Lan (甘草橄榄) preparation with a sweet and savory profile
- Convenient 250g jar, ideal for snacking, sharing, or gifting
- Shelf-stable at room temperature, ready to enjoy straight from the jar


Quality & Sensory
Typically deep amber to brownish in color with a wrinkled, glossy surface. The texture is chewy and firm, with a licorice-sweet aroma and a balanced sweet, salty, and slightly tangy taste typical of Chaoshan preserved olives.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Preserved fruit snack |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 甘草橄榄 |
| Pinyin | Gan Cao Gan Lan |
| Botanical Name | Glycyrrhiza glabra |
| Plant Part | Olive fruit with licorice root |
| Net Weight | 250g per jar |


Usage Scenarios
- Enjoyed as a casual snack straight from the jar
- Served after meals as a traditional palate refresher
- Offered to guests alongside tea during gatherings
- Packed for travel or office snacking


Traditional Uses
In Chaoshan food culture, licorice-cured olives have long been enjoyed as a daily snack and after-meal treat. In TCM tradition, licorice is traditionally used to harmonize the flavors of herbal blends and is a common ingredient in herbal teas and decoctions. This preserved fruit reflects that heritage, pairing olives with licorice in a time-honored snack format.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is a Chaoshan-style preserved fruit snack made from olives cured with licorice root, known as Gan Cao Gan Lan (甘草橄榄) in Chinese.
Q: What does it taste like?
A: It typically offers a chewy texture with a balanced sweet, salty, and slightly tangy flavor from the licorice curing process.
Q: How is it commonly enjoyed?
A: It is typically eaten straight from the jar as a snack, after meals, or served alongside tea.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 0 5kg 500 1 can jin salt olives, 1 0kg 500 2 cans yanjin olives, 1 5kg 500 3 cans yanjin olives, 2kg 500 4 cans yanjin olives, 2 5kg 500 5 cans yanjin olives, 2 5kg 500 5 cans licorice olives, 0 5kg 500 1 can licorice olives, 1 0kg 500 2 cans licorice olives, 1 5kg 500 3 cans licorice olives, 2kg 500 4 cans licorice olives, half a pound 250 1 can licorice olives |
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