Peach Gum Tao Jiao Natural Dried Resin for Dessert Soup and Milk Stew 3 lb Bulk Pack

Peach Gum, known in TCM as Tao Jiao (桃胶), is the natural dried resin exuded from peach trees, Prunus persica. This bulk pack contains hand-sorted large resin granules of roughly 2.5 cm, cleaned to remove bark and impurities. Traditionally valued in Chinese dessert cooking, it is commonly simmered with snow fungus, sago, or milk. Soak and cook thoroughly before consumption.

Key Selling Points

• Natural dried peach gum resin known in TCM as Tao Jiao (桃胶)
• Hand-sorted extra-large granules of approximately 2.5 cm with minimal impurities
• Sourced from peach trees, Prunus persica, in China
• Bulk 3 lb pack suited for commercial kitchens and frequent home use
• Popular ingredient for milk stews, sweet soups, and dessert bowls

Quality & Sensory

Typically amber to light brown translucent chunks with a hard, glassy texture and no strong aroma. After soaking, the granules swell into soft, jelly-like pieces, and when simmered they turn tender with a mild, neutral taste that absorbs the flavors of milk or sweet broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer soaked peach gum with milk for a creamy dessert stew
• Add to sweet soups with snow fungus, red dates, or lotus seeds
• Combine with snow jadeite resin and soap pod rice in traditional dessert bowls
• Use in chilled summer desserts or warm winter sweet soups

Traditional Uses

In Chinese folk practice, peach gum has long been used as a dessert ingredient rather than a medicine. It is traditionally soaked overnight, then slow-simmered with rock sugar, snow fungus, soap pod rice, or milk to make nourishing sweet soups. Families often prepare it in autumn and winter as a comforting home-style dessert.

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