Ejiao Blocks (Donkey-Hide Gelatin) — Dong’e Traditional Simmered Herbal Gelatin, 32g Pieces

Ejiao Blocks (donkey-hide gelatin, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Ē Jiāo 阿胶) are the dried, simmered gelatin made from donkey hide, a highly revered traditional tonic with a history stretching back more than two thousand years. Originating from Dong'e in Shandong Province, the historic heartland of Ejiao production, this classic herbal gelatin has long been prized as a blood-nourishing, yin-supporting treasure used in tonics, congee, and longevity formulas. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a gentle yet deeply nourishing ingredient for supporting the Blood and moistening dryness.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Dong'e-origin donkey-hide gelatin
• Simmered (熬制) using the classic Ejiao method
• Sweet, neutral nature — gentle daily tonic
• 32g single-piece blocks, easy to portion
• Long-established heritage tonic ingredient

Quality & Sensory

Each block is deep amber to dark brown with a glossy, translucent surface and a firm, brittle texture that snaps cleanly when broken. It carries a mild, faintly sweet aroma with a subtle characteristic gelatin note. When dissolved in warm water or simmered into soups and congee, it melts into a smooth, silky liquid with a gentle, slightly sweet taste and a rich, coating mouthfeel.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional soups and broths
• Dissolved into congee or grain porridge
• Blended into warm milk or sweet tonic drinks
• Prepared as a homemade Ejiao paste with jujube and walnut
• Gifted as a traditional wellness gift box

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ejiao is dissolved into soups, congee, and sweet tonics to support the Blood and nourish yin. It is a classic ingredient in traditional Ejiao paste (阿胶糕), simmered together with jujube, walnut, black sesame, and rice wine, then sliced for daily enjoyment. It also appears in long-simmered broths and seasonal nourishing formulas, often paired with angelica, astragalus, and goji berry, placing this heritage gelatin at the center of everyday nourishment.

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