Seedless Hawthorn Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) — Dried Shan Zha Fruit for Tea & Soup

Seedless Hawthorn Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) are the dried, pit-removed fruit slices of a beloved traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Zhā (山楂). Also called Chinese Hawthorn or Hawberry, Shan Zha has been prized for centuries as a sour, gently warming digestive herb used in teas, soups, and daily food therapy. Its nature is sour, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a friendly yet effective herb for awakening the appetite, moving digestion, and enlivening the stomach.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless, pit-free hawthorn fruit slices
• Traditional food herb (药食同源) for daily wellness
• Crataegus pinnatifida from Shandong origin
• Suitable for tea, soup, and culinary use
• New-crop, sealed-fresh 500g pouch

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its deep ruby-red color, tender yet chewy texture, and bright fruity aroma. When brewed or simmered, the slices release a tangy, gently sweet flavor with a pleasant tartness that lingers on the palate, adding lively character to teas and broths without overwhelming other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends and daily infusions
• Chinese-style soup and stew
• Congee and grain porridge
• Culinary fruit ingredient for sauces and desserts
• Seasonal food-therapy preparations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Zha is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support daily digestion and appetite. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter food-therapy preparations, where it pairs with ingredients like jujube, dried tangerine peel, and rock sugar. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and hawthorn flower for a bright, tangy infusion that enlivens the palate.

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