Dried Hawthorn Berry Slices Seedless 500g Shan Zha Rings for Tea and Soup

Dried Hawthorn Berry Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida. These seedless dried fruit slices come from Shandong and are a classic food-grade herbal ingredient. In TCM theory, hawthorn is sour and sweet, slightly warm, and traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels. It is commonly used in teas, soups, and decoctions. The natural sugars come only from the fruit itself, with no added sugar.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless hawthorn fruit slices with a natural sweet-sour taste
• Known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂) from Crataegus pinnatifida
• Sourced from Shandong and dried by a gentle drying process
• Naturally contains fruit sugars with no added sugar
• Versatile food-grade ingredient for teas, soups, and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically deep red to dark brown with a firm, slightly chewy texture. They have a mild fruity aroma and a tart, sweet-sour taste that softens when brewed or simmered. Color and texture may vary slightly between batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Simmered in soups or broths
• Added to congee
• Used in decoctions with other herbs
• Enjoyed as a culinary fruit ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Zha is traditionally used to support digestion, especially after rich or greasy meals. It is often simmered in water or decocted with other herbs and may be paired with ingredients such as tangerine peel or rock sugar. Folk practice also includes adding hawthorn slices to soups, congee, and seasonal teas.

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