Zao Jiao Mi (Gleditsia sinensis Seed Kernels) — Dried Food-Herb Snow Lotus Seed, 500g Bulk

Zao Jiao Mi (Gleditsia sinensis) are the dried seed kernels of the Chinese honeylocust tree, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zào Jiǎo Mǐ (皂角米) and affectionately called Snow Lotus Seed (雪莲子) for their translucent, pearl-like appearance. Long prized as a gentle food-herb, Zao Jiao Mi has been used in sweet soups, congee, and seasonal tonics for its soothing, moistening character. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet nourishing ingredient for daily food therapy.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb seed kernels
• Known as Snow Lotus Seed (雪莲子)
• Low-temperature baked for quality retention
• Single-pod selected, Grade 1 quality
• 500g bulk pack for commercial and home use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully selected and low-temperature baked to preserve its pale ivory to translucent color, smooth pearl-like texture, and faintly nutty aroma. When simmered, the kernels swell into soft, gelatinous pearls that release a delicate, subtly sweet flavor, lending a silky body to sweet soups and congee without overpowering companion ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Sweet soup and dessert soup (糖水)
• Congee and grain porridge
• Herbal tea blends and seasonal tonics
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Commercial food preparation

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Zao Jiao Mi is simmered into sweet soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and fluid balance. It is a classic companion to peach gum (桃胶), snow fungus, and snow swallow (雪燕) in traditional beauty and wellness dessert soups, and is often brewed with jujube, goji berry, and rock sugar for a light, soothing infusion enjoyed across the seasons.

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