Dried Cordyceps Flower Chong Cao Hua Spore Head Bulk 1500g for Soup and Culinary Use

Dried Cordyceps Flower, known in TCM as Chong Cao Hua (虫草花), is the cultivated fruiting body of Cordyceps militaris. These spore-head grade pieces are fully dried and cleaned, sold as a raw edible botanical for cooking. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal cuisine, they are commonly simmered in soups and broths. Store in a cool dry place; this product is a food item and does not replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Spore-head grade Cordyceps militaris fruiting bodies, fully dried and cleaned
• Known in TCM as Chong Cao Hua (虫草花), a popular cultivated herbal food
• Sourced from Inner Mongolia and sold as an edible agricultural product
• Golden strands with a mild savory aroma, ideal for soups and stews
• Bulk 1500g pack suited to family cooking and long-term pantry storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden to orange-yellow strands with firm, dry texture and intact spore heads. The aroma is mild and earthy, and when simmered the pieces turn tender with a light, savory, slightly sweet taste that blends well into broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in chicken, pork, or herbal soups
• Add to congee or rice porridge during cooking
• Steep as a mild herbal infusion or tea
• Use in braised dishes and slow-cooked stews

Traditional Uses

In Chinese herbal cuisine, Cordyceps Flower is traditionally simmered with lean pork, chicken, or other tonic herbs in slow soups, a practice especially common in Cantonese households. It is also added to congee or brewed as a light daily infusion. In TCM tradition it is associated with gentle daily nourishment and is often used in seasonal family cooking.

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