Sweet Almond (Prunus dulcis) — Dried Food-Grade Kernels, 500g Bulk

Sweet Almond (Prunus dulcis), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xìng Rén (杏仁), are dried, food-grade almond kernels from Anhui, China. Also called 龙王帽 (Longwang Mao) sweet apricot-kernel-type almonds, this food herb has long been prized as a moistening, qi-lowering ingredient used in teas, congee, and medicinal soups. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and gently descending, making it a mild yet nourishing food herb for moistening the Lungs and supporting smooth digestion.

Key Selling Points

• Food-grade sweet almond kernels (Prunus dulcis)
• Traditional TCM food herb known as Xing Ren
• Dried and gently processed to preserve aroma
• 500g bulk pack, roughly 800 kernels
• Suitable for tea, congee, and soup use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is dried to preserve its pale ivory-to-light-tan color, smooth skin, and firm, dense texture. The kernels carry a mild, nutty aroma with a faintly sweet, clean scent. When brewed or simmered, they soften gradually and release a gentle, subtly sweet, nut-like flavor that blends smoothly into teas, congee, and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Chinese-style sweet soups and broths
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Daily culinary use as a food ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, sweet almond is decocted into teas, congee, and medicinal soups to support moistening the Lungs and easing the throat during dry seasons. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like pear, lily bulb, and rock sugar. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle food herbs for a light, nutty infusion.

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