Dried Amla Fruit Yu Gan Zi 100g Sun Dried Herbal Culinary Use

Dried Amla Fruit, known in TCM as Yu Gan Zi (余甘子), from Phyllanthus emblica. This sun-dried fruit is a traditional food-grade botanical used in Chinese herbal cooking and decoctions. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with a sweet, sour, and astringent flavor, traditionally associated with the Lung and Stomach channels. It is commonly added to soups and teas for its tart, refreshing taste.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Yu Gan Zi (余甘子), the dried fruit of Phyllanthus emblica
• Traditional food-grade herb used in Chinese culinary and herbal practice
• Sun-dried processing preserves natural color and tart flavor
• Cool nature with sweet, sour, and astringent TCM properties
• Convenient 100g sealed bag for home kitchen or herbal pantry

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruit typically shows a tan to dark brown color with a wrinkled, leathery texture. It has a mild, fruity aroma. When simmered or steeped, it yields a tart, slightly sweet and astringent taste that is often balanced with other herbs or sweeteners.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal soups and broths
• Steeped alone or with other herbs as a tart tea
• Added to congee for a fruity note
• Used in seasonal culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Yu Gan Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and soups, often paired with ingredients like licorice or goji berry to balance its tart and astringent nature. It is also included in cooling herbal teas for warm seasons. Traditional preparations typically involve simmering the dried fruit to extract its flavor.

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