Dried Longan Fruit Gui Yuan Rou Pitted Seedless Aril 130g Jar for Tea Soup and Herbal Cooking

Dried Longan Fruit, known in TCM as Gui Yuan Rou (桂圆肉), is the seedless dried aril of Dimocarpus longan. This pitted, shell-free dried fruit is thick-fleshed and naturally sweet, with no added sugar. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with nourishing the heart and blood. Enjoy it as a snack, brewed in tea, or simmered in soups and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless pitted dried longan aril with no shell and no added sugar
• Botanical source is Dimocarpus longan, the fruit aril known as Gui Yuan Rou in TCM
• Thick flesh with a naturally sweet caramel-like flavor
• Sun-dried and jar-packed in a 130g canister for easy storage
• Versatile for herbal tea, sweet soups, congee, and everyday snacking

Quality & Sensory

The dried aril is typically deep amber to dark brown, soft and slightly sticky in texture, with a rich honeyed aroma. When brewed or simmered, it yields a naturally sweet, mellow taste with warm fruity notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a sweet herbal fruit tea
• Simmer in soups and sweet tonics with red dates or goji berries
• Add to congee or porridge for natural sweetness
• Enjoy directly as a dried fruit snack

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Gui Yuan Rou is traditionally used to nourish the heart and blood and is a common ingredient in classic tonics such as Gui Pi Tang. It is often paired with red dates, goji berries, and lotus seeds in sweet soups and congee, especially during autumn and winter. Folk practice also includes adding it to herbal decoctions and daily wellness teas.

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