Dried Ginkgo Nuts Bai Guo Ren Peeled Ginkgo biloba Seeds for Soup and Culinary Use

Dried Ginkgo Nuts, known in TCM as Bai Guo Ren (白果仁), are the shelled, dried seeds of Ginkgo biloba. Sold as a raw edible botanical in whole kernel form, they are traditionally associated with supporting lung and kidney channels in TCM theory. Typically used in soups, congee, and slow-cooked dishes, they should be cooked before eating and enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Shelled and dried ginkgo seed kernels ready for cooking
• Botanical source Ginkgo biloba, a classic TCM herb
• Known in TCM as Bai Guo Ren with traditional lung and kidney associations
• Whole natural kernel form with no further processing
• Versatile for soups, congee, and traditional desserts

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light greenish-white kernels with a firm, smooth texture and a mild, faintly nutty aroma. When simmered or roasted, they develop a soft, starchy bite with a gently sweet, slightly bitter finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in soups with chicken, pork, or duck
• Added to congee and rice porridge
• Cooked into traditional desserts such as sweet soups
• Lightly roasted as a culinary ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Guo Ren is traditionally used in decoctions and food therapy, often paired with ingredients like lily bulb, apricot kernel, or pear in soothing soups. It is a familiar ingredient in autumn and winter cooking, appearing in congee, sweet soups, and braised dishes. Traditionally, the kernels are always cooked before consumption and used in moderate amounts.

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