White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Seeds for Soup and Congee Yunnan Origin
$5.31 – $11.31Price range: $5.31 through $11.31
Description
White Hyacinth Bean, known in TCM as Bai Bian Dou (白扁豆), is the dried mature seed of Dolichos lablab. These whole white seeds are a common food-grade botanical used in soups, congee, and traditional decoctions. In TCM theory they are considered mild in nature and sweet in flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach. Store sealed, away from light, in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points
- Whole dried white hyacinth bean seeds in a 500g resealable bag
- Botanical source Dolichos lablab known in TCM as Bai Bian Dou
- Traditionally used in spleen-supporting soups and summer congee
- Food-grade agricultural product from mainland China
- Suitable for home cooking, herbal shops, and bulk repacking

Quality & Sensory
Seeds are typically plump, oval, and creamy white with a smooth, firm texture. They carry a mild, starchy aroma, and when simmered they soften to a gentle, bean-like sweetness that blends well with grains and broths.

Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried food-grade botanical seeds |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 白扁豆 |
| Pinyin | Bai Bian Dou |
| Botanical Name | Dolichos lablab |
| Plant Part | Mature seed |
| Net Weight | 500g |

Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into rice congee with lotus seed or coix seed
- Add to slow-cooked soups with lean pork or poultry
- Boil as part of traditional herbal decoctions
- Cook with grains and beans in mixed grain porridge

Traditional Uses
In TCM practice Bai Bian Dou is traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and resolve dampness, and it is a familiar ingredient in summer recipes such as hyacinth bean and coix seed congee. It is commonly paired with lotus seed, Chinese yam, and codonopsis in gentle tonic soups, and is often cooked thoroughly before eating.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500g of whole dried white hyacinth bean seeds, known in TCM as Bai Bian Dou, sold as a food-grade agricultural product.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is considered sweet and mild and is traditionally associated with spleen support and helping the body resolve dampness.
Q: How is it prepared?
A: Rinse and simmer the seeds until fully soft, then add them to soups, congee, or mixed grain porridge.

Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 100 grams of white lentils, 250 grams of white lentils, 500 grams of white lentils, 1000 grams of white lentils, 2000 grams of white lentils |
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