White Kidney Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) — Dried Food Herb, 500g Bulk for Soups & Teas

White Kidney Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), known in Chinese as Bái Yún Dòu (白芸豆) and also called Dao Dou (刀豆), are the dried mature seeds of a traditional food-herb legume. Long valued in Chinese food culture as a nourishing staple, Bai Yun Dou has been prized as a gentle, spleen-supporting ingredient used in soups, congee, and daily teas. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet satisfying food that harmonizes well with other ingredients.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb legume
• Dried white kidney beans, 500g bulk
• Phaseolus vulgaris
• Suitable for soups, congee, and teas
• Farm-grown, clean dried quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its creamy ivory color, smooth firm texture, and mild, subtly sweet aroma. When simmered, the beans soften to a tender, mealy consistency and release a gentle, nutty flavor that adds body to broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Herbal tea blends
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Daily culinary use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bai Yun Dou is simmered into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like lotus seed, barley, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other food herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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