Xue Yan Snow Fungus Jelly Tree Gum 500g Dried Snow Jade Resin for Dessert Soups and Herbal Cooking

Xue Yan (雪燕), known as Snow Jade Resin, is the dried natural gum exudate of the snow jade tree, traditionally valued in Chinese herbal cuisine as a plant-based gelatinous ingredient. In TCM practice it is regarded as a moistening food-grade material often simmered into sweet soups with peach gum and皂角米. This 500g bag contains raw dried resin granules for culinary preparation. Soak thoroughly before cooking and enjoy as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Natural dried tree resin known in TCM as Xue Yan (雪燕)
• Plant-based gelatinous texture when soaked and simmered
• Traditional ingredient for moistening sweet soups and desserts
• Raw unprocessed granules suitable for home cooking
• Generous 500g resealable bag for regular culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale ivory to light amber translucent granules with a hard, glassy texture when dry. After soaking, pieces expand and become soft and jelly-like. When simmered, they typically yield a smooth, mildly sweet, neutral taste that blends well with rock sugar, milk, or fruit.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional sweet soups with rock sugar and red dates
• Combine with peach gum and皂角米 in slow-cooked desserts
• Add to milk-based desserts or coconut milk puddings
• Prepare as a nourishing home-style dessert for family gatherings

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese culinary practice, Xue Yan is soaked overnight and slow-simmered until gelatinous, then paired with peach gum,皂角米, rock sugar, or milk in sweet soups. It is traditionally associated with moistening and nourishing qualities and is commonly prepared during dry seasons or as a light dessert. It is a food ingredient, not a medicine.

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