Sun Fruit (Tai Yang Guo) — Dried Food Herb for Cooking & Herbal Soups, 500g

Sun Fruit (太阳果), also written as Tai Yang Guo and known by folk names such as Tai Yang Zi, Tai Yang Gua, and Pu Ti Zi, is a dried edible botanical ingredient used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) food-herb cooking traditions. Its nature is traditionally described as warm and gently dispersing, making it a valued ingredient in seasonal soups, stews, and nourishing culinary preparations. As a food herb, it is prized for its ability to support the body's natural balance when cooked into everyday meals.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb ingredient for cooking
• Known in folk practice as Tai Yang Guo
• Dried and shelf-stable for 12 months
• 500g bulk pack for family cooking
• Suitable for soups, stews, and congee

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its natural color, firm texture, and mild earthy aroma. When simmered in soups or broths, it softens gradually and releases a gentle, subtly sweet and warming flavor that blends well with other food herbs without overpowering the dish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style herbal soups and broths
• Slow-cooked stews and medicinal congee
• Seasonal nourishing culinary preparations
• Home food-herb cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Tai Yang Guo is cooked into soups, stews, and congee as a warming food-herb ingredient. It is often combined with ingredients like jujube, goji berry, and ginger in seasonal nourishing dishes. As a culinary herb, it is simmered slowly to draw out its gentle flavor and is traditionally used in home cooking to support daily wellness.

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