Sweet Apricot Kernels Xing Ren 500g Peeled Dried Kernels for Soy Milk and Herbal Cooking

Sweet Apricot Kernels, known in TCM as Xing Ren (甜杏仁), are the shelled and peeled kernels of Prunus armeniaca. These large selected kernels are naturally sun-dried and sold as edible agricultural produce. In TCM theory, sweet apricot kernels are traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and supporting respiratory comfort. They are commonly simmered, ground, or blended into soy milk and desserts. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Shelled and peeled sweet apricot kernels selected for large uniform size
• Botanical source Prunus armeniaca known in TCM as Xing Ren (甜杏仁)
• Naturally sun-dried with no added processing aids
• Traditionally associated in TCM with moistening the lungs
• Popular for homemade soy milk nut milk soups and desserts

Quality & Sensory

These kernels typically appear creamy white to pale ivory with a smooth peeled surface and firm texture. They carry a mild nutty aroma and a subtly sweet taste when cooked or blended, with a soft creamy finish in soy milk or porridge.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Blend into homemade soy milk or nut milk
• Simmer in soups and sweet herbal desserts
• Cook into congee or porridge
• Grind into paste for baking and culinary use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, sweet apricot kernels are often paired with ingredients such as lily bulb, pear, or rice in moistening soups and drinks. They are a familiar ingredient in autumn and winter kitchen preparations, ground into almond-style pastes or added to congee. Home cooks commonly soak and blend the kernels before straining for a smooth beverage.

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