Fresh Frozen Gorgon Fruit Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds 500g Bag Culinary Grade

Fresh Gorgon Fruit, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from the seeds of Euryale ferox. These hand-picked second-grade fresh seeds are quick-frozen to preserve their natural quality. In TCM theory, Qian Shi is neutral in nature with a sweet and astringent flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. Traditionally valued in herbal cuisine, these seeds are suitable for soups, congee, and other cooked dishes. This is a food product and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Fresh frozen Gorgon Fruit seeds known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实)
• Botanical source Euryale ferox, hand-picked from Anhui water fields
• Second-grade fresh fruit with quick-frozen processing to retain natural quality
• Traditionally used in TCM cuisine for soups, congee, and slow-cooked dishes
• 500g retail bag suitable for household culinary and seasonal food use

Quality & Sensory

The frozen seeds typically appear round and plump with a pale greenish-white color and firm texture. When cooked, they typically develop a soft yet slightly chewy bite with a mild, gently sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into congee with rice or grains
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Cooked into sweet desserts with lotus seeds or red dates
• Used in seasonal culinary dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qian Shi has long been used in food therapy, commonly simmered in congee or combined with lotus seeds, Chinese yam, and red dates in nourishing soups. It is traditionally associated with seasonal autumn and winter cooking, where the seeds are slow-cooked until tender and served in both savory and sweet dishes.

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