Kudzu Root 600g | Fen Ge 粉葛

Fen Ge (粉葛), dried kudzu root slices, 600g. Thick pale slices of the starchy kudzu root — a Cantonese soup staple that simmers down to a soft, faintly sweet texture and leaves a clean, clear broth.

• 600g of thick dried kudzu root slices
• Starchy fen ge variety, ideal for soups
• Simmers down soft and faintly sweet
• Classically cooked with pork bones and red beans
• Generous bulk pack

Traditional use of Kudzu Root

Ge Gen is described in Chinese medicine as releasing the muscle layer and generating fluids, and it is one of the most commonly used household herbs in Guangdong soup cooking.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Fen Ge · Chinese 粉葛 · also written 葛根 · pharmaceutical Latin Radix Puerariae · botanical name Pueraria lobata · English: kudzu root, pueraria root · Cantonese: fan got

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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.