Large Multi Crystal Yellow Rock Sugar Jar Traditional Hand Boiled Sweetener for Tea and Soups 250g

Large multi crystal yellow rock sugar, known in Chinese as Huang Bing Tang (黄冰糖), is a traditional sweetener made from cane sugar through a slow boiling process. Unlike refined white sugar, it retains natural minerals and a mild caramel aroma. In TCM theory, rock sugar is considered sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally used to harmonize and moisten. This 250g jar contains large amber crystals ideal for teas, soups, and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional multi crystal yellow rock sugar in large amber chunks
• Slow boiled using a traditional process for rich caramel notes
• 250g jar packaging ideal for home kitchen use
• Sourced from Anhui province with a one year shelf life
• Dissolves smoothly in hot water for teas soups and sweet dishes

Quality & Sensory

The crystals are typically large, irregular, and amber to golden yellow in color with a translucent appearance. They have a firm, dense texture and a mild caramel-like aroma. When dissolved in hot water or cooked in soups, they impart a smooth, rounded sweetness without the sharpness of refined white sugar.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Sweetening herbal teas and decoctions
• Adding to soups and stews for a rounded sweetness
• Stirring into congee or dessert porridge
• Use in traditional sweet soup recipes
• Dissolving in hot water as a simple sweet drink

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese cooking and folk practice, yellow rock sugar is commonly used to sweeten herbal decoctions, soups, and congee. It is often paired with ingredients like ginger, red dates, or goji berries in sweet soups. Its mild sweetness is valued for balancing flavors without overpowering other ingredients in slow-cooked preparations.

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