Dried Silkworm Chrysalis (Bombyx mori) — Edible Food-Use Dried Silkworm Pupa, 500g Bulk

Dried Silkworm Chrysalis (Bombyx mori) is the dried pupa of the silkworm, a traditional edible food ingredient known in Chinese food culture as Cán Yǒng (蚕蛹). Long valued as a nourishing, protein-rich food, silkworm chrysalis has been used in folk kitchens and traditional food therapy as a warming, vitality-supporting ingredient. Its nature is sweet, warm, and gently tonifying, making it a hearty food traditionally associated with supporting the Spleen and Stomach and replenishing the body's essence.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional edible food ingredient
• Dried silkworm chrysalis (Bombyx mori)
• Protein-rich food-use pupa
• 500g bulk pack, one jin per unit
• Clean, new-crop supply

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its golden-brown to amber color, firm yet slightly springy texture, and mild, savory aroma. When rehydrated or cooked, the chrysalis softens and releases a rich, nutty, umami flavor with a tender bite, absorbing the seasonings and broths it is cooked in.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir-fried with garlic, chili, and herbs
• Simmered in soups and broths
• Braised as a savory side dish
• Roasted as a protein-rich snack
• Traditional food-therapy congee

Traditional Uses

In folk food practice, silkworm chrysalis is cooked into stir-fries, soups, and congee as a warming, nourishing food. It is often paired with ginger, garlic, and scallion to balance its richness, or simmered with grains and vegetables in daily meals. In traditional food therapy, it is regarded as a tonic food used to support vitality and replenish the body after exertion.

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