Mu Lian Zi Ficus Pumila Seeds Dried Herbal Seeds for Traditional Jelly Making 500g

Mu Lian Zi (木莲籽) are the dried seeds of Ficus pumila, also known as creeping fig or climbing fig, traditionally used in Chinese folk practice to prepare a naturally gelled dessert jelly. These small seeds are sun-dried agricultural produce from China. In traditional use they are rubbed or steeped in water with the help of coagulants to form a light, refreshing jelly, often served chilled in summer. Store refrigerated and keep dry.

Key Selling Points

• Dried seeds of Ficus pumila known in Chinese as Mu Lian Zi 木莲籽
• Traditional folk ingredient for making hand-rubbed crystal jelly
• Sun-dried edible agricultural produce sourced from China
• Commonly used for refreshing summer desserts and chilled jelly dishes
• Supplied as raw seeds in a 500g pack for home preparation

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically very small, pale tan to light brown, and dry with a hard outer coat. They have little aroma on their own. When rubbed and set with a coagulant, they typically yield a clear, lightly herbal jelly with a smooth, delicate texture.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Hand-rubbed crystal jelly for chilled summer desserts
• Homemade jelly cubes served with syrup or fruit
• Traditional folk jelly-making projects at home
• Culinary use in regional Chinese chilled sweets

Traditional Uses

In Chinese folk tradition, the seeds of Ficus pumila have long been used to make a cooling jelly known as liangfen, especially popular in southern regions during hot weather. The seeds are typically rubbed in water inside a cloth bag, and a natural coagulant is added to help the liquid set into a soft jelly. The finished jelly is traditionally served chilled with sweet syrup, brown sugar, or fruit.

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