Dried Ginkgo Seeds Bai Guo 白果仁 Whole Ginkgo Nuts Traditional Culinary Herb

Dried Ginkgo Seeds, known in TCM as Bai Guo (白果) or Bai Guo Ren (白果仁), from Ginkgo biloba. These whole seeds are sold as a raw edible botanical in their natural form. In TCM theory, ginkgo seed is traditionally associated with the lung channel and is valued in classical food therapy. Traditionally prepared by cooking thoroughly before use and enjoyed in moderation.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried ginkgo seeds in natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Ginkgo biloba with shelled kernel option
• Known in TCM as Bai Guo with long traditional food-therapy history
• Sourced from Jiangsu, a recognized ginkgo growing region
• Suitable for soups congee and slow-cooked dishes

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale greenish-yellow kernels with a firm smooth texture and a mild starchy aroma. When slow cooked the seeds typically turn soft and tender with a subtle nutty slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in soups with chicken or pork
• Cooked into congee with rice and lotus seed
• Added to slow-cooked desserts and sweet soups
• Used in traditional culinary dishes after thorough cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Bai Guo is traditionally used in food therapy and is a familiar ingredient in autumn and winter cooking. It is commonly paired with ingredients such as lily bulb lotus seed and white fungus in sweet soups or added to savory soups and congee. Traditional preparation always involves thorough cooking and moderate consumption.

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