Dried Black Soybean Hei Dou 黑豆 Whole Seed Herbal Ingredient for Decoction Soup and Culinary Use

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Description

Dried Black Soybean, known in TCM as Hei Dou (黑豆), from Glycine max, the mature seed of the black-seeded soybean. Sold as whole natural-form seeds, this fruit and seed class herb is traditionally associated with nourishing the kidney channel in TCM theory. Commonly simmered in soups, congee, and decoctions, it is a versatile pantry botanical for daily herbal cooking.

Dried Black Soybean Hei Dou 黑豆 Whole Seed Herbal Ingredient for Decoction Soup and Culinary Use overview
Dried Black Soybean Hei Dou 黑豆 Whole Seed Herbal Ingredient for Decoction Soup and Culinary Use overview

Key Selling Points

  • Whole natural-form black soybean seeds from Hebei origin
  • Botanical source Glycine max, fruit and seed class herb
  • Known in TCM as Hei Dou 黑豆, a classic kidney-nourishing food herb
  • Naturally sun-dried with no further processing
  • Suitable for soups, congee, decoctions, and everyday culinary use
Dried Black Soybean Hei Dou 黑豆 Whole Seed Herbal Ingredient for Decoction Soup and Culinary Use key features
Dried Black Soybean Hei Dou 黑豆 Whole Seed Herbal Ingredient for Decoction Soup and Culinary Use key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep black, glossy seeds with a firm, dense texture and a mild, beany aroma. When simmered or decocted, they typically soften to a creamy, slightly sweet, earthy taste.

Dried Black Soybean Hei Dou 黑豆 Whole Seed Herbal Ingredient for Decoction Soup and Culinary Use quality and texture
Dried Black Soybean Hei Dou 黑豆 Whole Seed Herbal Ingredient for Decoction Soup and Culinary Use quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Raw herb, fruit and seed class
Chinese Name 黑豆
Pinyin Hei Dou
Botanical Name Glycine max
Plant Part Mature seed
Processing Naturally sun-dried, whole form
Dried Black Soybean Hei Dou 黑豆 Whole Seed Herbal Ingredient for Decoction Soup and Culinary Use specifications
Dried Black Soybean Hei Dou 黑豆 Whole Seed Herbal Ingredient for Decoction Soup and Culinary Use specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmer into herbal soups and broths
  • Cook into congee or rice porridge
  • Prepare as a traditional black bean decoction
  • Add to everyday culinary dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Hei Dou is traditionally associated with the kidney channel and is valued as a nourishing food herb. Traditionally used in black bean soups, congee, and decoctions, often paired with herbs such as He Shou Wu or Yi Yi Ren in folk practice. Commonly enjoyed in winter tonics and everyday family cooking.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is whole dried black soybean seeds, known in TCM as Hei Dou 黑豆, from Glycine max. It is sold as a raw fruit and seed class herb in natural form.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory, black soybean is traditionally associated with nourishing the kidney channel. It has long been used as a food herb in soups, congee, and decoctions.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically simmered in soups, cooked into congee, or decocted with other herbs. Soaking before cooking helps soften the seeds.

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 20 × 15 × 10 cm

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