Yunnan Snow Lotus Gum (Plant-Based Bird's Nest) — Stringy Snow Gum with Soap Nut Rice & Peach Gum, 500g
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Yunnan Snow Lotus Gum (Plant-Based Bird’s Nest) — Stringy Snow Gum with Soap Nut Rice & Peach Gum, 500g

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Description

Yunnan Snow Gum (雪燕, Xuě Yàn), often called 'plant-based bird's nest,' is the natural gum exuded from the stem of the snow gum tree, a traditional food-herb ingredient prized in Chinese wellness culture for its silky, stringy texture and gentle nourishing nature. This combination pack pairs stringy snow gum with soap nut rice (皂角米, Zào Jiǎo Mǐ) and peach gum (桃胶, Táo Jiāo), two classic food-herb companions used together in sweet soups and daily nourishment. The blend is sweet and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with moistening dryness and supporting fluid balance, making it a gentle addition to everyday culinary wellness.

Yunnan Snow Lotus Gum (Plant-Based Bird's Nest) — Stringy Snow Gum with Soap Nut Rice & Peach Gum, 500g overview
Yunnan Snow Lotus Gum (Plant-Based Bird's Nest) — Stringy Snow Gum with Soap Nut Rice & Peach Gum, 500g overview

Key Selling Points

  • Traditional food-herb trio: snow gum, soap nut rice, and peach gum
  • Stringy, silky texture prized in Chinese sweet soups
  • Sourced from Yunnan, a renowned growing region
  • 500g pack for daily home use
  • Gentle, neutral nature suitable for everyday nourishment
Yunnan Snow Lotus Gum (Plant-Based Bird's Nest) — Stringy Snow Gum with Soap Nut Rice & Peach Gum, 500g key features
Yunnan Snow Lotus Gum (Plant-Based Bird's Nest) — Stringy Snow Gum with Soap Nut Rice & Peach Gum, 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch of snow gum is carefully selected to preserve its pale, translucent ivory color and distinctive stringy, fibrous structure. The soap nut rice appears as small, smooth, pale seeds, while the peach gum shows amber-toned, glassy pieces. When soaked and simmered, the trio swells into a soft, gelatinous texture with a clean, mild aroma and a subtly sweet, silky mouthfeel that carries other ingredients beautifully in sweet soups.

Yunnan Snow Lotus Gum (Plant-Based Bird's Nest) — Stringy Snow Gum with Soap Nut Rice & Peach Gum, 500g quality and texture
Yunnan Snow Lotus Gum (Plant-Based Bird's Nest) — Stringy Snow Gum with Soap Nut Rice & Peach Gum, 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Food-Herb Combination Pack
Main Ingredients Snow Gum, Soap Nut Rice, Peach Gum
Origin Yunnan, China
Net Weight 500g
Shelf Life 12 months
Storage Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature
Yunnan Snow Lotus Gum (Plant-Based Bird's Nest) — Stringy Snow Gum with Soap Nut Rice & Peach Gum, 500g specifications
Yunnan Snow Lotus Gum (Plant-Based Bird's Nest) — Stringy Snow Gum with Soap Nut Rice & Peach Gum, 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Sweet soup and dessert soup (糖水)
  • Daily nourishing congee
  • Herbal tea blends with jujube and goji berry
  • Seasonal dry-weather nourishment
  • Home culinary wellness routines
Yunnan Snow Lotus Gum (Plant-Based Bird's Nest) — Stringy Snow Gum with Soap Nut Rice & Peach Gum, 500g in use
Yunnan Snow Lotus Gum (Plant-Based Bird's Nest) — Stringy Snow Gum with Soap Nut Rice & Peach Gum, 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In folk Chinese food wellness practice, snow gum, soap nut rice, and peach gum are simmered together into sweet soups, often with rock sugar, jujube, goji berry, or lily bulb. This trio is a classic combination in daily nourishment, traditionally used to support moisture and fluid balance during dry seasons. It is also added to congee and gentle dessert broths as a soothing, silky-textured ingredient for everyday wellness routines.

Yunnan Snow Lotus Gum (Plant-Based Bird's Nest) — Stringy Snow Gum with Soap Nut Rice & Peach Gum, 500g preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is snow gum, and why is it called plant-based bird's nest?

A: Snow gum (雪燕) is a natural plant gum exuded from the stem of the snow gum tree. It is called 'plant-based bird's nest' because of its stringy, silky texture and its traditional use in sweet soups, not because it contains any bird's nest.

Q: How do I prepare snow gum, soap nut rice, and peach gum?

A: Soak the ingredients in clean water until softened, then simmer them gently with water, rock sugar, and optional jujube or goji berry. Adjust the quantity and sweetness to your recipe and taste preference.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of this combination?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, this trio is associated with moistening dryness and supporting fluid balance. It is used as a gentle, everyday nourishing ingredient in sweet soups and congee.

Additional information

Weight 0.72 kg
Dimensions 25 × 18 × 8 cm

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