Longan with Lotus Seed Snack Gui Yuan Lian Zi Pitted Dried Longan Stuffed Ready to Eat Herbal Treat

Longan with Lotus Seed Snack, known in Chinese as Gui Yuan Bao Lian Zi (桂圆抱莲子), combines pitted dried longan flesh (Longan, Dimocarpus longan) with lotus seeds (Lian Zi, 莲子, Nelumbo nucifera). Each longan is pitted, stuffed with a lotus seed, then steamed, braised, sterilized, and vacuum packed for convenient snacking. In TCM tradition, longan is considered sweet and warm and associated with nourishing the heart and blood, while lotus seeds are traditionally linked to calming the spirit. Enjoy as a casual snack or dessert ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Pitted dried longan flesh stuffed with whole lotus seeds in a traditional two-in-one pairing
• Made from premium grade longan aril (Gui Yuan Rou) and lotus seeds (Lian Zi)
• Individually wrapped for fresh, mess-free snacking anytime
• Processed by shelling, steaming, braising, sterilization, and vacuum sealing
• Traditionally enjoyed in TCM as a sweet tonic snack for daily enjoyment

Quality & Sensory

The longan flesh typically appears deep amber to dark brown with a soft, chewy, slightly sticky texture. Lotus seeds are typically pale ivory and tender. The aroma is typically sweet and caramel-like, and the taste is pleasantly sweet with a mild, starchy lotus seed note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Enjoy straight from the pack as a sweet casual snack
• Serve as a dessert topping or tea-time treat
• Add to sweet soups or herbal desserts for extra richness
• Offer as a convenient snack for travel or the office

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, longan aril (Gui Yuan Rou) is traditionally associated with nourishing heart blood and calming the mind, and lotus seeds (Lian Zi) are traditionally linked to strengthening the spleen and quieting the spirit. The two are commonly paired in sweet soups, congee, and restorative desserts, especially during autumn and winter or for evening enjoyment.

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