Sweet South Apricot Kernels Nan Xing Ren 500g Peeled Raw Edible Kernels for Baking and Soy Milk

Sweet South Apricot Kernels, known in TCM as Nan Xing Ren (南杏仁), from Prunus armeniaca. These peeled, sun-dried kernels are a food-grade botanical ingredient valued in traditional Chinese practice for their moistening nature and mild sweet flavor. In TCM theory they are traditionally associated with the Lung channel. Suitable for baking, soy milk, congee, and other culinary preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Peeled sweet South apricot kernels with a mild naturally sweet taste
• Botanical source Prunus armeniaca known in TCM as Nan Xing Ren
• Sun-dried whole kernels ready for grinding soaking or cooking
• Traditionally used in TCM to moisten the Lung and ease the throat
• Versatile ingredient for baking soy milk congee and herbal desserts

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale creamy white with a smooth flat surface after peeling. The kernels are firm and dense with a light nutty aroma. When ground or cooked they yield a mild sweet almond-like flavor and a creamy texture.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Blend soaked kernels into homemade soy milk or nut milk
• Grind into powder for baking cookies cakes and pastries
• Simmer in congee or sweet soups with lotus seed or lily bulb
• Use in traditional Chinese dessert soups such as almond tea

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice sweet apricot kernels are traditionally used to moisten the Lung and relieve cough, and are a common ingredient in herbal desserts and nourishing soups. They are often paired with Fritillaria bulb, lily bulb, or pear in decoctions, or ground with rice and water for a classic almond tea. Sweet kernels are preferred in food use because of their mild flavor and lower potency than bitter northern kernels.

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