Dried Fruits & Preserves

Salted Winter Ginger Preserve is a savory preserved fruit made from winter ginger using traditional salt-curing methods. The production process generally involves selecting tender, washing and peeling, then layering it with salt in earthenware jars for an extended curing period, with frequent turning, followed by sun-drying or low-temperature baking. The final product has a bright yellow color, a crisp and chewy texture, and a savory, pungent flavor with a lingering sweetness. Ginger is known for its properties in harmonizing the stomach, directing rebellious qi downward, and dispelling cold. Thus, salted winter ginger is often consumed as a side dish or snack to stimulate appetite and alleviate discomfort from cold-induced coughs, representing a distinctive variety within Cantonese-style preserved fruits. Learn More

Hawthorn Strips are a popular preserved snack made primarily from hawthorn berry pulp. The fruit is typically pureed, cooked with sugar or rock sugar, formed into strips, and then dried. The final product is deep red or reddish-brown in color, with a chewy texture and a distinctly sweet-and-sour flavor that stimulates the appetite. Hawthorn is traditionally believed to aid digestion, making these strips a common choice as a post-meal treat. Learn More

Preserved Dark Plum (or Smoked Plum) is a type of preserved fruit made from specially processed dark plums, which are typically smoked or cured. The production involves simmering and steeping the plums with ingredients like licorice, sugar, and salt, followed by drying. The final product has a glossy black appearance, often coated with a white sugary frost. It offers a chewy texture and a complex flavor profile that combines sour, salty, and sweet notes, accompanied by a distinctive smoky or herbal aftertaste. Traditionally, dark plums are valued for their ability to promote salivation, quench thirst, and astringe the lungs and intestines, making this snack a classic choice for summer heat relief and as an accompaniment to tea. Learn More

Eight Immortals Fruit (Ba Xian Guo) is a preserved snack made from a compound of herbs, not a single fruit. Traditionally, it is produced by stuffing the hollowed-out peel of a Buddha's hand citron or pomelo with a powdered mixture of herbs such as dried tangerine peel, pinellia tuber, poria cocos, licorice root, and borneol crystal. The filled peel is then cured, compressed, and air-dried before being cut into small cubes. The final product appears as dark brown cubes with a firm texture. Its flavor is initially salty-sweet, followed by a strong herbal pungency and a cooling sensation (from borneol). It is primarily consumed to soothe throat irritation, relieve coughs, and reduce phlegm, serving as both a snack and a traditional remedy. Learn More

Preserved Wild Mountain Orange is a traditional candied fruit made from wild mountain oranges, a type of small citrus fruit. Its production follows the typical preserved fruit process: fresh wild oranges are first salted to create a fruit base, then rinsed to remove excess salt, soaked in a broth boiled from licorice, sugar, and other spices, and finally sun-dried or oven-dried. The finished product is usually dark yellow or brown in color with shriveled skin, offering a chewy yet soft texture and a balanced sweet-and-sour flavor with the lingering sweetness of licorice and the distinctive fragrance of citrus. Wild mountain oranges are traditionally believed to have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, resolving phlegm, relieving coughs, and strengthening the spleen to improve appetite. As a preserved snack, it is commonly consumed to soothe the throat, promote salivation, and alleviate throat discomfort, often served alongside tea. Learn More

Preserved Guava (or Guava Strips/Dried Guava) is a type of dried preserved fruit made from guava (also known as Psidium guajava). Production methods vary; traditional methods involve washing, deseeding, and slicing the guava, then curing it with salt, licorice powder, and sugar before sun-drying or low-temperature baking. Modern processes may include sugar boiling and osmosis to adjust sweetness and texture. The final product ranges in color from light yellow to dark brown, with a chewy texture and a sweet-and-sour flavor that retains the distinctive fragrance of guava. Guava is rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, making its preserved form a popular healthy snack, traditionally believed to promote salivation, quench thirst, and aid digestion. Learn More

Large Preserved Prune is a type of candied fruit made from selected large-sized prunes, typically sourced from regions like California or Chile. The production follows traditional preserved fruit methods: fresh prunes are first salted, rinsed to remove excess salt, then soaked in a syrup boiled with licorice, sugar, and salt, and finally dried at low temperatures. The finished product is characterized by its plump size, thick flesh, and sometimes a white sugary coating on the slightly wrinkled skin. It offers a soft, chewy texture with a predominantly sweet-and-sour flavor, often accompanied by the lingering sweetness of licorice. Prunes are naturally rich in dietary fiber and are traditionally believed to aid digestion. Thus, large preserved prunes are commonly consumed as a healthy snack to stimulate appetite, promote salivation, and complement tea. Learn More

Preserved Tangerine Peel with Black Vinegar is a distinctive preserved snack that combines the flavors of aged tangerine peel and black vinegar. It is primarily made from high-quality dried tangerine peel (such as Xinhui peel), which is cleaned, softened, and then soaked in a specially prepared broth brewed with black vinegar, licorice, sugar, and salt. The mixture undergoes thorough infusion and is then slowly dried at low temperatures. The final product has a dark brown, glossy appearance and a tender, chewy texture. Its flavor is a complex blend of sweet, sour, salty, and umami, featuring the citrus aroma and mellowness of the tangerine peel along with the rich acidity and lingering sweetness from the black vinegar. Traditionally, it is believed to combine the properties of tangerine peel (regulating qi and strengthening the spleen) and black vinegar (stimulating appetite and aiding digestion). It is commonly consumed as a side dish or healthy snack to cut through greasiness and promote salivation. Learn More

Sesame Ginger Candy is a traditional confection or sweet made primarily from ginger and sesame seeds. It is typically produced by extracting ginger juice or mashing fresh ginger, then boiling it with maltose and sugar to form a thick syrup. The mixture is cooled until semi-solid, repeatedly pulled to increase its chewiness, cut into pieces, and finally coated with roasted sesame seeds. The finished product has a golden or light brown color, a soft and chewy texture, and a flavor that is initially sweet followed by a spicy kick, combining the fragrant crispness of sesame with the warm pungency of ginger. Traditionally, ginger is believed to help dispel cold, warm the stomach, and alleviate nausea, while sesame seeds are nutrient-rich. Thus, sesame ginger candy is often consumed as a snack to ward off chills, relieve motion sickness, or for general wellness. Learn More