Licorice-Flavored Aged Chenpi (Citrus reticulata) — Cantonese Preserved Peel, Sweet-Salty 250g

Licorice-Flavored Aged Chenpi (Citrus reticulata) is a traditional Cantonese preserved-fruit confection made from aged tangerine peel (Chén Pí, 陈皮) layered with licorice (Gān Cǎo, 甘草), two of the most revered food-herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Known in Cantonese snack culture as a sweet-salty méi jiàn (蜜饯), this chewy dried peel has been prized for centuries as a gentle, qi-regulating treat that harmonizes the Stomach and comforts the throat. Its flavor is sweet, salty, and warmly aromatic, making it a soothing everyday nibble that bridges herbal tradition and modern snacking.

Key Selling Points

• Made from aged tangerine peel and licorice, two classic food-herbs
• Traditional Cantonese sweet-salty preserved-fruit style
• Rich licorice aroma with a long, sweet aftertaste
• Hand-selected peel, ready to eat straight from the pack
• 250g resealable pack for daily snacking and tea pairing

Quality & Sensory

Each piece shows a deep amber-to-dark-brown peel with a slightly glossy, chewy texture and a firm bite. The aroma is warmly sweet with the distinctive herbal note of licorice layered over the citrus depth of aged peel. On the tongue it opens sweet and lightly salty, then unfolds into a lingering licorice finish that coats the throat gently — a classic Cantonese méi jiàn experience.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Everyday snack straight from the pack
• Paired with hot tea or pu-erh
• Travel and office desk nibble
• Shared on a Cantonese-style snack tray
• A sweet-salty treat after meals

Traditional Uses

In Cantonese folk practice, aged tangerine peel is simmered into soups, congee, and herbal teas to regulate qi and harmonize the Stomach, while licorice is decocted in throat-soothing brews and blended into herbal formulas to harmonize other ingredients. Together they appear in traditional méi jiàn snack trays, where the peel is candied or preserved with licorice for a sweet-salty bite enjoyed between meals or alongside tea. This confection carries that folk tradition into a convenient, ready-to-eat form.

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