Zao Jiao Mi (Gleditsia sinensis Seed Kernels) — Dried Snow Lotus Seed & Peach Gum Soup Herb, 500g
Price range: $6.47 through $7.60
Description
Zao Jiao Mi (Gleditsia sinensis) are the dried seed kernels of the Chinese honeylocust tree, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zào Jiǎo Mǐ (皂角米) and affectionately called Snow Lotus Seed for the translucent, pearl-like kernels that swell into a silky gel when cooked. For generations, Zao Jiao Mi has been prized as a gentle, yin-nourishing food herb used in sweet soups, congee, and cooling seasonal tonics. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and slightly moistening, making it a mild yet deeply hydrating ingredient for soothing dryness and supporting fluid balance.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional yin-nourishing food herb
- Dried Gleditsia sinensis seed kernels
- Also known as Snow Lotus Seed
- Natural sun-dried processing
- 500g bulk pack from Guizhou
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve the kernels' pale ivory to amber color, smooth glossy surface, and faintly sweet, neutral aroma. When simmered, the kernels swell into a translucent, jelly-like texture that releases a silky, mildly sweet infusion, adding body and a delicate chew to soups and teas without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food Herb Seed Kernels |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Zao Jiao Mi (Snow Lotus Seed) |
| Botanical Name | Gleditsia sinensis |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Origin | Guizhou, China |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Sweet soup and dessert soup
- Herbal tea blends
- Congee and grain porridge
- Seasonal cooling tonics
- Soup-pack ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Zao Jiao Mi is simmered into sweet soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment during dry seasons. It is a classic companion to peach gum, snow fungus, and snow lotus seed in cooling dessert soups, where it is slow-cooked with rock sugar and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and goji berry for a light, silky infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Zao Jiao Mi?
A: Zao Jiao Mi is the common Chinese name for the dried seed kernels of Gleditsia sinensis, also called Snow Lotus Seed. It is a traditional food herb used in sweet soups and teas.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Zao Jiao Mi?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Zao Jiao Mi is associated with nourishing yin, moistening dryness, and promoting fluid. It is often used in sweet soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Zao Jiao Mi?
A: Rinse the kernels and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Double clamped locust bean gum, Single layer of soap rice |
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