Dried Ginkgo Nuts Bai Guo 银杏果仁 Peeled Ginkgo Biloba Seeds for Soup and Culinary Use Wholesale

Dried Ginkgo Nuts, known in TCM as Bai Guo (白果), are the shelled kernels of Ginkgo biloba, a living fossil tree long valued in Chinese herbal tradition. In TCM theory, ginkgo kernels are traditionally associated with the lung channel and are regarded as gently astringent in nature. These whole kernels are supplied as a raw edible agricultural product for culinary and traditional herbal use, and should always be cooked before eating and enjoyed in moderation.

Key Selling Points

• Whole shelled ginkgo kernels supplied as a raw edible agricultural product
• Botanical source is Ginkgo biloba, known in TCM as Bai Guo (白果)
• Traditionally associated with the lung channel in TCM theory
• Natural original form with no visible processing beyond shelling and drying
• Suited for soups, congee, and traditional seasonal dishes when cooked

Quality & Sensory

These ginkgo kernels typically show a pale yellow to light greenish-white color with a firm, slightly glossy texture. They have a mild, faintly starchy aroma, and when cooked they offer a soft, nutty taste with a subtle bitterness characteristic of ginkgo.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in soups with chicken, pork, or duck for traditional family dishes
• Added to congee or rice porridge in small cooked amounts
• Used in seasonal desserts such as sweet soups and herbal stews
• Incorporated into traditional culinary recipes that call for cooked ginkgo nuts

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Bai Guo has long been used in food therapy dishes, often simmered in soups or congee alongside ingredients such as lotus seeds, lily bulb, or poultry. It is a familiar ingredient in autumn and winter cooking and in classic sweet soups. Traditionally, ginkgo kernels are always cooked before consumption and used sparingly, and this product is not a substitute for medicine.

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