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

Yunnan Peach Gum, known in TCM as Tao Jiao (桃胶), is the natural dried resin exuded from Prunus persica trees. These large amber granules are hand-sorted with minimal impurities and typically require soaking before use. Traditionally valued in Chinese households, they are commonly simmered with snow fungus, snow燕, or quinoa-style seeds in sweet soups. In TCM theory, peach gum is considered neutral in nature and traditionally associated with nourishing and moistening qualities. This is a food-grade botanical ingredient for culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Large-grain Yunnan peach gum with low impurity content
• Natural dried resin from Prunus persica trees
• Known in TCM as Tao Jiao (桃胶)
• Requires soaking and slow simmering for best texture
• Popular ingredient in sweet soups and collagen-style desserts

Quality & Sensory

Typically amber to light brown translucent granules with a hard, glassy texture. When soaked, they swell into a soft, jelly-like consistency. Cooked peach gum is typically mild and slightly sweet with a smooth, gelatinous mouthfeel.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into sweet soups with snow fungus and rock sugar
• Add to desserts with snow燕 and quinoa-style seeds
• Cook into nourishing congee or dessert soups
• Use in seasonal home-style herbal desserts

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, peach gum has long been used in household sweet soups and nourishing desserts. It is commonly paired with snow fungus, snow燕, red dates, and rock sugar, then slow-simmered until gelatinous. Traditionally associated with moistening and nourishing qualities in TCM theory, it is a popular ingredient for family desserts, especially in autumn and winter.

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