Dried Seedless Hawthorn Slices Shan Zha 500g Unsulfured Chinese Hawthorn Fruit for Tea and Soup
$5.61 – $8.84Price range: $5.61 through $8.84
Description
Dried Seedless Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida. These pitted hawthorn fruit slices are a traditional Chinese herbal food used in teas, soups, and congee. In TCM theory, hawthorn is sour and sweet, slightly warm, and associated with the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver channels. Traditionally used to support digestion after heavy meals. Sealed bag, 500g.




Key Selling Points
- Seedless hawthorn fruit slices with cores removed for easy use
- Known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida
- Sourced from Shandong, a traditional hawthorn growing region
- Sour-sweet flavor suited to teas, soups, and congee
- Sealed bag packaging with 18-month shelf life




Quality & Sensory
The slices are typically deep red to dark brown with a firm, slightly leathery texture. They have a mild fruity aroma and a distinctly sour, slightly sweet taste that softens when simmered in water or soup.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried fruit slices |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 山楂 |
| Pinyin | Shan Zha |
| Botanical Name | Crataegus pinnatifida |
| Plant Part | Fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g |




Usage Scenarios
- Simmered as a sour herbal tea
- Added to soups and stews
- Cooked into congee
- Used in seasonal culinary preparations




Traditional Uses
In TCM and folk practice, Shan Zha is traditionally simmered alone or with ingredients such as rock sugar, tangerine peel, or lotus leaf. It is commonly used in after-meal teas and added to soups or congee, especially during heavy or festive meals.



FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is dried, seedless hawthorn fruit slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory, hawthorn is sour and sweet, slightly warm, and associated with the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver channels. It is traditionally used to support digestion.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in water as a tea or added to soups and congee. It can also be combined with rock sugar or tangerine peel.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Model | 山楂圈无核精选 1斤 件, 山楂圈统无核 1斤 件, 山楂圈有核 1斤 件, 山楂碎500克 1斤 件 |
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