Peach Gum Tao Jiao 桃胶 Dried Resin 500g for Sweet Soups and Desserts

Peach Gum, known in TCM as Tao Jiao (桃胶), is the naturally hardened resin collected from peach trees (Prunus persica). This 500g pack contains dried resin pieces that are traditionally soaked, simmered, and added to sweet soups and desserts. In TCM theory, peach gum is considered bland and neutral in nature. It is a popular plant-based dessert ingredient valued in traditional Chinese food culture. Soak thoroughly before cooking and enjoy as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Dried peach gum resin pieces in a 500g bag
• Botanical source is the peach tree Prunus persica
• Known in TCM as Tao Jiao 桃胶 and traditionally used in sweet soups
• Naturally sun-dried processing with no added ingredients
• Popular plant-based ingredient for desserts, soups, and drinks

Quality & Sensory

Dried peach gum typically appears as irregular amber to light brown translucent chunks with a hard, glassy texture. After soaking, the pieces swell into a soft, jelly-like gel. When simmered, they typically turn smooth and slightly sticky with a mild, neutral taste that blends well with sweet ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer soaked peach gum into sweet soups with rock sugar
• Add to desserts such as snow fungus or papaya stew
• Combine with soap pods and snow jelly for a classic dessert bowl
• Cook into herbal drinks or chilled summer desserts

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese food practice, peach gum is soaked overnight until fully swollen, then simmered slowly with rock sugar, red dates, goji berries, or milk. It is commonly paired with soap pod seeds (Zao Jiao Mi) and snow jelly (Xue Yan) in dessert soups. Traditionally associated with nourishing and moistening qualities in TCM food culture, it is often enjoyed in warm winter soups or chilled summer desserts.

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