Dried Gorgon Fruit Qian Shi 500g Natural Sun Dried Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee

Dried Gorgon Fruit, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from the seeds of Euryale ferox. These whole dried seeds are naturally sun dried without sulfur fumigation and sourced from Guangdong. In TCM theory Qian Shi is neutral in nature with sweet and astringent flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. A versatile pantry herb for soups, congee, and decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Gorgon Fruit seeds known in TCM as Qian Shi 芡实
• Botanical source Euryale ferox with seeds as the used plant part
• Naturally sun dried without sulfur fumigation
• Sourced from Guangdong with 14 mm selected grade
• Commonly simmered in soups congee and herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Typically round to slightly flattened seeds with a firm texture and pale beige to off white color. The surface is smooth and hard with a mild neutral aroma. When slow cooked the seeds turn soft and starchy with a gentle slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into savory soups with lotus seed or pork ribs
• Cook into congee with rice and red dates
• Add to herbal decoctions in traditional formulas
• Use in seasonal culinary dishes and desserts

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Qian Shi is traditionally used to support spleen and kidney function and is a familiar ingredient in food therapy. It is often paired with lotus seed Chinese yam and poria in congee or slow soups. Traditionally associated with seasonal autumn and winter nourishing dishes and gentle daily dietary use.

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