Snow Fungus Jelly Tree Gum Set 500g Peach Gum Xue Yan Zao Jiao Mi Soup Dessert Ingredients

Snow Jelly Tree Gum Set, a traditional Chinese dessert ingredient trio of Xue Yan (雪燕), Tao Jiao (桃胶) and Zao Jiao Mi (皂角米). Snow jelly is the dried exudate of the snow jelly tree, peach gum is a resin from Prunus persica, and soap pod seeds come from Gleditsia sinensis. In TCM these are traditionally valued as moistening, nourishing ingredients for soups and sweet desserts. Store sealed, refrigerated, and away from light.

Key Selling Points

• Three-ingredient set of snow jelly tree gum, peach gum, and soap pod seeds in one 500g pack
• Snow jelly (Xue Yan) is a natural plant exudate prized for its stringy, jelly-like texture when soaked
• Peach gum (Tao Jiao) is a translucent amber resin traditionally used in Chinese sweet soups
• Soap pod seeds (Zao Jiao Mi) swell into a soft, gelatinous texture when cooked
• Popular trio for traditional Chinese desserts, soups, and nourishing sweet broths

Quality & Sensory

Snow jelly typically appears as small white to pale yellow crystalline granules that turn clear and stringy after soaking. Peach gum is typically amber to translucent with a firm, glassy texture. Soap pod seeds are typically dark brown, semi-translucent, and become soft and gelatinous when simmered. Cooked together they yield a mild, neutral taste that pairs well with sweet ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Soak and simmer into traditional Chinese sweet soups with rock sugar
• Add to double-boiled desserts with red dates and goji berries
• Cook into nourishing broths or congee-style desserts
• Combine with milk or coconut milk for chilled dessert bowls

Traditional Uses

In Chinese home cooking, this trio is a classic combination for moistening sweet soups and double-boiled desserts. Snow jelly is traditionally associated with nourishing and moistening qualities, peach gum with clearing and soothing properties, and soap pod seeds with a soft, filling texture. They are commonly simmered with rock sugar, red dates, longan, or milk, and enjoyed as a seasonal dessert, especially in warm weather.

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