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Snow Fungus (银耳), also known as Tremella, Snow Ear, White Jelly mushroom or Yin Er is a very popular ingredient in Chinese cuisine. So, here are 5 easy ways to use Snow Fungus in your next culinary creation...  What is Snow Fungus? Predominantly used for its traditional healing properties, Snow Fungus is used in the East to beautify the skin and is widely viewed as an immunity tonic.  Rich in protein, carbohydrates and fats, this makes for an incredibly versatile ingredient. Snow Fungus also contains 18 kinds of amino acids alongside crude fibre, natural salts and vitamins which make it an extremely healthy herb.  What are...

Astragalus Root (黄芪), also known as Huang Qi or Milk Vetch, is one of the most popular food herbs which originated in China, being native to the northern provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan.  In ancient traditions, Astragalus Root is regarded as one of the 50 fundamental herbs in Mongolian medicine, as a fantastic ingredient in many culinary dishes and herbal teas.  So, here are 5 great ways to use Astragalus Root in an array of recipes... 

With the UK set for a scorcher of a Saturday, Brits up and down the country are already scanning out the best fields to lay out a feast, in anticipation of International Picnic Day 2022 (June 18th).  Due to their versatility, Chinese herbs make for a fantastic ingredient to  enhance even the simplest of snacks. From a 'shroom salad to berry brownies, it's super easy to use herbal ingredients in your picnic planning ideas.  So, we've created some personas to ensure that everyone has a herbal-inspired snack that is right up their street... 

Dried Hawthorn Berries (山楂), also known as Shan Zha, are fruits from the Rosaceae family of trees which grow in temperate regions in Asia, North America and Europe.  Being a nutrient-rich berry, their sweet and tart-like flavour is ideal for a variety of cooking dishes and drinks.  So, to tantilise your taste buds, here is our ultimate guide on this versatile Eastern herb...