Dried Longan Flesh 500g Seedless Premium Selected Guiyuan Rou for Tea Soup and Congee

Dried Longan Flesh, known in TCM as Gui Yuan Rou (桂圆肉), from Dimocarpus longan, is the seedless aril of the longan fruit. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the Heart and Spleen channels. It is commonly used in teas, soups, and congee as a mild traditional tonic food.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless dried longan aril, Chinese Gui Yuan Rou (桂圆肉)
• Sourced from Fujian, a traditional longan growing region
• Plump selected pieces with dark amber color
• 500g loose bulk pack for daily kitchen use
• Suitable for tea, soup, congee, and dessert recipes

Quality & Sensory

The dried arils are typically dark amber to deep brown with a slightly glossy surface and a soft, chewy texture. They carry a sweet, honey-like fruity aroma. When brewed or simmered, the flesh softens and the liquid takes on a mild sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal tea or decoction
• Added to sweet soup such as longan and red date soup
• Cooked into rice congee
• Used in traditional dessert and tonic recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gui Yuan Rou is traditionally used in decoctions, congee, and sweet soups, often paired with red dates, goji berries, or lotus seeds. It is a common ingredient in traditional blood- and qi-nourishing food formulas and is also used in seasonal warming dishes.

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