Peach Gum Tao Jiao 500g Large Granules Dried Resin for Soups and Desserts

Peach Gum, known in TCM as Tao Jiao (桃胶), is the natural resin collected from peach trees, Prunus persica. These large granules are dried and sorted for kitchen use, typically soaked and simmered until soft and gelatinous. Traditionally valued in Chinese home cooking, they are commonly prepared in sweet soups and desserts. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Large-granule dried peach gum resin, known in TCM as Tao Jiao (桃胶)
• Botanical source is the peach tree, Prunus persica
• Sold as an edible agricultural product in a 500g pack
• Requires soaking and simmering to develop a soft gelatinous texture
• Popular ingredient for sweet soups, desserts, and nourishing home recipes

Quality & Sensory

Granules typically appear amber to light brown with a hard, glassy texture. After soaking, they swell and become translucent and jelly-like. When simmered, peach gum is typically mild and neutral in taste, taking on the flavors of accompanying ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer soaked peach gum into sweet soups with rock sugar and red dates
• Add to desserts and nourishing soups after soaking until gelatinous
• Combine with snow fungus or lotus seed in slow-cooked home recipes
• Use in chilled dessert bowls with milk or coconut water

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese home practice, Tao Jiao has long been simmered into sweet soups and desserts, often paired with rock sugar, red dates, snow fungus, or lotus seeds. It is traditionally associated with nourishing recipes enjoyed in warm seasons or as a comforting dessert. Preparation typically involves soaking the granules for several hours until swollen, then slow simmering until soft.

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