Dried Apple Slices Pinguo Gan Natural Sun-Dried Fruit Chips 500g for Tea Snacks and Culinary Use
$12.38
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Description
Dried Apple Slices, known in Chinese as Ping Guo Gan (苹果干), made from the fruit of Malus domestica. These naturally sun-dried apple chips are a simple fruit product rather than a medicinal herb, valued in everyday Chinese food culture for their mild sweetness and gentle nature. In TCM dietary thinking, apples are considered neutral and slightly sweet, suitable for casual snacking, fruit tea, and light culinary use. Store in a cool dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced diet.


Key Selling Points
- Naturally sun-dried apple slices made from whole ripe apples
- Botanical source Malus domestica with Chinese name Ping Guo Gan 苹果干
- Mild sweet aroma and chewy texture suited to snacking and brewing
- Versatile for fruit tea, congee, baking, and everyday culinary use
- Sourced from Shaanxi with a 12-month shelf life when stored cool and dry


Quality & Sensory
The slices typically show a pale golden to light amber color with a dry, slightly chewy texture. They typically carry a soft baked-apple aroma, and when steeped or simmered they release a gentle, mellow sweetness with a light fruity finish.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried fruit slices |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 苹果干 |
| Pinyin | Ping Guo Gan |
| Botanical Name | Malus domestica |
| Plant Part | Fruit |
| Net Weight | 500 g |


Usage Scenarios
- Steep in hot water as a mild caffeine-free fruit tea
- Simmer into congee or sweet soup for natural sweetness
- Snack on directly as a light dried fruit treat
- Add to baking, granola, or stewed fruit dishes


Traditional Uses
In Chinese food tradition, dried apple slices are commonly simmered in sweet soups and fruit teas, often paired with dried pear, rock sugar, or red dates for a soothing household drink. In TCM dietary practice, apple is regarded as neutral in nature and sweet in flavor, traditionally associated with supporting gentle digestion as part of everyday eating. The slices are also used in autumn and winter warm drinks and family-style desserts.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is a 500 g pack of naturally sun-dried apple slices from Shaanxi, made from the fruit of Malus domestica and known in Chinese as Ping Guo Gan 苹果干.
Q: What are its traditional characteristics?
A: In TCM dietary thinking, apple is considered neutral and slightly sweet, traditionally associated with gentle everyday nourishment rather than medicinal use.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Steep the slices in hot water for fruit tea, simmer them in congee or sweet soup, or enjoy them directly as a dried fruit snack.


Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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