Dried Gorgon Fruit Qian Shi 500g White Euryale Seeds Large Granules Suzhou Edible Fox Nuts

Dried Gorgon Fruit, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox, is the peeled and air-dried seed kernel of the fox nut aquatic plant. These large white granules from Suzhou are a traditional Chinese food and herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and kidney in TCM theory. Mild in nature with a sweet and astringent flavor, they are commonly simmered in soups, congee, and sweet desserts. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Peeled white gorgon fruit kernels, a classic Suzhou Su Qian specialty
• Botanical source Euryale ferox, seed kernels sold as edible agricultural produce
• Known in TCM as Qian Shi, traditionally associated with spleen and kidney support
• Large whole granules, air-dried without further processing
• Versatile for congee, soups, desserts, and slow-cooked herbal dishes

Quality & Sensory

Typically round, plump kernels with a clean white color and firm, starchy texture. The dried seeds have little aroma, and when slow-cooked they turn soft and chewy with a mild, gently sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into congee or sweet soups with lotus seeds and red dates
• Add to slow-cooked pork rib or chicken soups
• Cook with rock sugar for traditional dessert dishes
• Combine with other grains and beans in mixed porridge

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Qian Shi is considered sweet and astringent in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. It has long been used in food therapy, most famously simmered into Suzhou-style sweet soups with lotus seeds, and cooked into strengthening congees alongside Chinese yam or lotus seed. It is a common autumn and winter ingredient in household soups and porridge.

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