Dried Ginkgo Nuts Bai Guo In Shell Whole White Fruit Culinary and Herbal Use 500g
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Description
Dried Ginkgo Nuts, known in TCM as Bai Guo (白果), are the seeds of Ginkgo biloba, sold whole in shell as a dried culinary and herbal ingredient. In TCM theory, Bai Guo is traditionally associated with the lung channel and is valued in classical food therapy. Traditionally used in soups, congee, and slow-cooked dishes after proper cooking. Not a substitute for medication; consult a qualified practitioner before use.


Key Selling Points
- Whole dried ginkgo nuts sold in shell, a classic Chinese food therapy ingredient
- Botanical source Ginkgo biloba, known in TCM as Bai Guo (白果)
- Sun-dried processing with shells intact to help preserve the kernels
- Traditionally used in soups, congee, and sweet desserts in Chinese kitchens
- Sold as a raw agricultural product by weight, suitable for home cooking


Quality & Sensory
Typically shell-white to pale beige with a hard, smooth outer shell; the kernel inside is typically yellowish-green with a firm, slightly chewy texture. Cooked kernels typically offer a mild, subtly sweet and faintly nutty taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried ginkgo nuts in shell |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 白果 |
| Pinyin | Bai Guo |
| Botanical Name | Ginkgo biloba |
| Plant Part | Seed, in shell |
| Net Weight | 500 g (1 jin) |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmered in soups with chicken, pork, or duck
- Added to congee and rice porridge
- Used in traditional sweet soups and desserts such as ginkgo and barley drinks
- Incorporated into slow-cooked herbal dishes after shelling and cooking


Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Bai Guo is traditionally associated with the lung channel and has long been used in food therapy cooking, often paired with ingredients like lily bulb, lotus seed, and white fungus in soups and sweet desserts. It is a common autumn and winter ingredient in Chinese households, always cooked thoroughly before eating and used in modest amounts.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is whole dried ginkgo nuts in shell, known in TCM as Bai Guo (白果), from Ginkgo biloba, sold as a raw agricultural product by weight.
Q: What is it traditionally valued for?
A: In TCM theory, Bai Guo is traditionally associated with the lung channel and is a classic ingredient in Chinese food therapy cooking.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Shell the nuts and cook them thoroughly in soups, congee, or sweet desserts; they should not be eaten raw.


Additional information
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 8 cm |
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