Dried Snow Pear 500g | Xue Li Gan 雪梨乾

Xue Li Gan (雪梨乾), dried snow pear, 500g. Pale amber slices with a concentrated pear sweetness — the autumn soup ingredient of Cantonese kitchens, and the traditional partner to chuan bei mu.

• 500g of dried snow pear slices
• Pale amber slices, concentrated sweetness
• The classic autumn soup and tea ingredient
• Pairs traditionally with fritillaria and rock sugar
• Long shelf life, easy to keep on hand

Traditional use of Snow Pear

Pear is described in Chinese dietary therapy as nourishing yin and moistening the lung. It is the ingredient most associated with dry autumn weather across southern China.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Xue Li Gan · Chinese 雪梨乾 (simplified 雪梨干) · English: dried snow pear, dried Chinese pear · Cantonese: suet lei gon

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Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.