Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee
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Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee

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Description

Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox, the seed kernel of the gorgon water lily. These Suzhou-style dried kernels are mid-crop seeds selected without yellowed grains, then dried for storage. In TCM theory Qian Shi is sweet and astringent in flavor and associated with the spleen and kidney channels. Traditionally used in soups, congee, and decoctions. Store cool and dry.

Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee overview
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee overview

Key Selling Points

  • Suzhou-style dried gorgon seed kernels known as Su Qian gan mi
  • Botanical source Euryale ferox seed kernel sold as Qian Shi
  • Mid-crop kernels selected without yellowed grains
  • Dried and packed as a 500g food-grade agricultural product
  • Traditionally simmered in soups, congee, and herbal decoctions
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee key features
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee key features

Quality & Sensory

The dried kernels are typically round and pale white with a firm, starchy texture and a mild, neutral aroma. When slow-simmered they typically turn soft and slightly chewy with a gentle, subtly sweet taste.

Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee quality and texture
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried gorgon fruit seed kernels
Chinese Name 芡实
Pinyin Qian Shi
Botanical Name Euryale ferox
Plant Part Seed kernel
Net Weight 500g
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee specifications
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmer into sweet soups with lotus seeds or red dates
  • Add to savory soups and slow-cooked broths
  • Cook into rice congee with yam or white beans
  • Use in traditional herbal decoction formulas
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee in use
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Qian Shi is traditionally associated with tonifying the spleen and kidney and securing essence, and it is a classic ingredient in congee and tonic soups. It is commonly paired with lotus seeds, Chinese yam, poria, and red dates in seasonal autumn and winter cooking, and appears in traditional formulas such as Si Shen Tang-style preparations.

Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is 500g of dried gorgon fruit seed kernels, known in TCM as Qian Shi, from the plant Euryale ferox.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory Qian Shi is sweet and astringent and traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels, valued in tonic soups and congee.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: Rinse and soak the kernels, then simmer them in soups, congee, or sweet desserts until soft.

Additional information

Weight 0.55 kg
Dimensions 20 × 15 × 8 cm

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