Black Rice Gorgon Fruit Cake Qian Shi Gao Traditional Handmade Soft Sweet Snack 250g Bag

Black Rice Gorgon Fruit Cake, known in Chinese as Qian Shi Gao (芡实糕), is a traditional handmade steamed pastry featuring gorgon fruit (Euryale ferox, fox nut) and black rice. In TCM tradition, gorgon seed is valued as a neutral sweet-astringent food herb traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. This soft, chewy cake also contains black sesame and is lightly sweetened, making it a convenient whole-grain style snack for everyday enjoyment.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional handmade Qian Shi Gao pastry made with gorgon fruit and black rice
• Features fox nut (Euryale ferox), a classic TCM food herb
• Soft, chewy texture with natural black sesame aroma and mild sweetness
• Whole-grain style snack suitable as a light meal replacement between meals
• Convenient 250g packaged cake, ready to eat anytime

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale to dark purple-brown from black rice, with a soft, moist, slightly chewy texture. The aroma is gently nutty with toasted black sesame notes, and the taste is mildly sweet and grainy in a pleasant, rustic way.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Enjoy as a ready-to-eat snack or light breakfast with tea
• Carry as a convenient whole-grain style snack for work or travel
• Serve as a traditional Chinese pastry alongside afternoon tea
• Use as a filling between-meal bite when appetite is light

Traditional Uses

In TCM food tradition, gorgon seed (Qian Shi) is a classic grain-style herb traditionally used in congee, soups, and pastries, often paired with lotus seed, yam, and Poria in eight-treasure style recipes. Black rice and black sesame are likewise traditional nourishing foods. Cakes like this one have long been enjoyed in Jiangnan and Anhui regions as a seasonal snack and gift pastry.

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