Red Sword Bean Seeds (Canavalia gladiata) — Dried Food Herb, 500g
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Red Sword Bean Seeds (Canavalia gladiata) — Dried Food Herb, 500g

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Description

Red Sword Bean Seeds (Canavalia gladiata) are the dried mature seeds of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dāo Dòu (刀豆). Also called Sword Bean or Red Jack Bean, Dao Dou has long been valued as a warming, qi-regulating food herb used in soups, congee, and daily cooking. Its nature is sweet and warm, making it a gentle yet grounding ingredient for supporting the Spleen and Stomach and harmonizing the middle burner.

Red Sword Bean Seeds (Canavalia gladiata) — Dried Food Herb, 500g overview

Key Selling Points

  • Traditional qi-regulating food herb
  • Dried red sword bean seeds
  • Canavalia gladiata
  • Suitable for soup, congee, and daily cooking
  • Sun-dried, new-crop quality
Red Sword Bean Seeds (Canavalia gladiata) — Dried Food Herb, 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its deep reddish-brown color, firm smooth texture, and mild earthy aroma. When simmered, the seeds soften and release a gentle, subtly sweet and nutty flavor, adding body to broths and grain dishes without overpowering other ingredients.

Red Sword Bean Seeds (Canavalia gladiata) — Dried Food Herb, 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Food Herb Seeds
Common Name Dao Dou (Red Sword Bean)
Botanical Name Canavalia gladiata
Form Whole Dried Seeds
Net Weight 500g
Processing Sun-Dried
Red Sword Bean Seeds (Canavalia gladiata) — Dried Food Herb, 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Chinese-style soup and broth
  • Congee and grain porridge
  • Daily home cooking
  • Seasonal slow-cooking
  • Medicinal food soup packs
Red Sword Bean Seeds (Canavalia gladiata) — Dried Food Herb, 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Dao Dou is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily digestion and warm the middle burner. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like ginger, jujube, and tangerine peel. As a daily food, it is simmered until tender and added to grain dishes or broths for a grounding, mildly sweet flavor.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Dao Dou?

A: Dao Dou is the common Chinese name for the dried mature seeds of Canavalia gladiata, also called Red Sword Bean. It is a traditional food herb used in soups and daily cooking.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Dao Dou?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Dao Dou is associated with warming the middle burner, regulating qi, and supporting the Spleen and Stomach. It is often used in soups and congee for daily nourishment.

Q: How do I use dried red sword bean seeds?

A: Rinse the seeds and simmer them with soup ingredients until tender, or cook them into congee and grain dishes. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.

Additional information

Weight 0.6 kg
Dimensions 20 × 15 × 8 cm

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