Licorice Olive Snack Gan Cao Gan Lan 100g Sweet Tangy Preserved Olives Office Treat

Licorice Olive Snack, known in Chinese as Gan Cao Gan Lan (甘草橄榄), is a prepackaged preserved olive snack made from olives seasoned with licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra root), maltitol, salt, and citric acid. In TCM tradition, licorice is valued for its sweet harmonizing nature, and salted olive preparations are a familiar Chinese pantry treat. This 100g bag offers a crisp, sweet-tangy bite for office snacking or sharing. Store sealed in a dry place and enjoy in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Prepackaged 100g bag of Chinese licorice olives, a classic preserved fruit snack
• Seasoned with licorice root, maltitol, salt, and citric acid for a sweet-tangy profile
• Crisp texture with a refreshing salty-sour finish typical of Chinese preserved olives
• Convenient resealable-style pouch format suited to office drawers and travel bags
• Produced by Bozhou Huayaotang Health Industry Development Co. with a 6-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden to amber-brown olives with a firm, crisp bite. The aroma is mildly herbal and salty from licorice and brine, while the taste is sweet and tangy with a lingering licorice note and gentle saltiness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Enjoy straight from the bag as an office or study snack
• Serve as a small palate-cleansing treat after meals
• Offer in a shared snack bowl during gatherings or tea time
• Pack in lunchboxes or travel bags for a sweet-tangy bite on the go

Traditional Uses

In Chinese folk food culture, salted and licorice-cured olives have long been enjoyed as a throat-soothing snack, especially among tea drinkers and travelers. Licorice (gan cao) is traditionally associated in TCM with sweet, harmonizing qualities and is a common seasoning for preserved fruits. Such olive snacks are often kept on hand during dry seasons or long work sessions for a refreshing, mouth-freshening treat.

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