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Chenpi (Aged Tangerine Peel)

Chenpi is made from the dried peel of mature tangerines or oranges, especially the Guangdong Da Hong Gan variety. It is widely used in Cantonese cuisine for soups, stews, desserts, and also as a traditional Chinese medicinal ingredient.

Key Features

• The longer it is aged, the stronger and richer the aroma
• Starts with a fresh citrus scent and becomes herbal and mellow over time
• Rough outer texture with aromatic oils, inner layer darkens with age

Traditional Chinese Medicine Benefits

Nature: Warm
Taste: Pungent, Bitter
Channels: Spleen and Lung

Culinary Uses

• Soups: Chenpi duck soup, Pork & red bean soup with chenpi
• Stews: Chenpi beef brisket, Chenpi pork ribs
• Desserts: Red bean soup with chenpi, Green bean dessert
• Tea: For relieving phlegm and digestive discomfort

Aging & Value

How to Select High-Quality Chenpi

✔ Natural aroma, not pungent with chemicals
✔ Thick peel with visible oil glands
✔ Dark brown but not overly black
✔ No mold spots, no artificial fragrances

Preparation Tips

1. Soak in warm water for 10–20 minutes
2. Rub to remove dust and soften
3. Scrape off the white inner layer if you want less bitterness

⚠ Precautions

• Avoid excessive use if you have heat-type cough or Yin deficiency
• Use moderately for those with stomach fire or dryness

Cautions:

• This product must be cleaned and cooked before consumption.
• Keep in a cool dry place and keep out of reach of children.
• Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may vary.
• See the packaging for further details.
  

Disclaimer:

• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
• This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
• Anyone currently under medication should consult their physician before taking any health supplements.