Nine-Processed Licorice Kumquat Dried Fruit Chinese Herbal Snack 100g Selected Large Fruit

Nine-Processed Licorice Kumquat, known in TCM as Gan Cao Jin Ju (甘草金桔), is made from the fruit of Citrus japonica combined with licorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis). The kumquats are traditionally prepared through a nine-step processing method and blended with licorice, resulting in a sweet, tangy, and slightly salty dried fruit. In TCM theory, kumquat is associated with regulating qi and soothing the throat, while licorice is traditionally used to harmonize formulas. Enjoy as a ready-to-eat snack or steep in warm water as a comforting traditional drink.

Key Selling Points

• Made from whole kumquats and licorice root using a traditional nine-processing method
• Selected large fruit for a meaty, satisfying bite
• Naturally sweet, tangy, and mildly salty flavor profile
• Ready-to-eat dried fruit snack or can be steeped as a warm herbal drink
• No artificial additives according to the product description

Quality & Sensory

The dried kumquats are typically deep amber to golden brown with a slightly wrinkled, chewy texture. They carry a sweet citrus aroma with subtle licorice notes. When steeped in hot water, the brew is lightly sweet and tangy with a gentle salty finish. The fruit itself is soft and pleasantly chewy.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Ready-to-eat snack
• Steeped in hot water as a warm drink
• Added to tea blends for flavor
• Used in traditional sweet soups or congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, kumquat (Jin Ju) is traditionally associated with regulating qi, easing the throat, and supporting digestion. Licorice (Gan Cao) is traditionally used to harmonize other herbs and soothe the throat. Together, they are commonly prepared as a sweetened decoction or eaten as a preserved fruit to support throat comfort during seasonal changes. The nine-processing method is a traditional technique to mellow the flavor and enhance the fruit's keeping quality.

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