Apricot Kernel Powder Xing Ren 500g Natural Sun Dried Chinese Herbal Powder for Daily Wellness Drinks

Apricot Kernel Powder, known in TCM as Xing Ren (杏仁), is a fine ground powder prepared from the seed of Prunus armeniaca. In TCM theory, apricot kernel is traditionally associated with the Lung and Large Intestine channels and has a bitter flavor. This 500g pack is naturally sun dried and milled without sulfur treatment. It is a food-grade botanical powder intended for traditional herbal preparation and culinary use, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient apricot kernel powder with no added fillers
• Botanical source Prunus armeniaca seed, traditionally called Xing Ren in TCM
• Naturally sun dried and finely milled for smooth blending
• Sulfur-free processing with no visible impurities
• 500g bulk-friendly pack suitable for formulas and daily herbal drinks

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically an off-white to light beige color with a fine, dry texture and a mild nutty, slightly bitter aroma. When stirred into warm water or cooked preparations, it typically produces a smooth, gently nutty taste with a faint bitter finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water or plant-based milk for a traditional apricot kernel drink
• Blend into congee or porridge during cooking
• Add to herbal powder formulas prepared with other ground botanicals
• Incorporate into baking or culinary recipes calling for apricot kernel

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Xing Ren is a common ingredient in decoction formulas and is often paired with herbs such as mulberry leaf or perilla leaf in classic blends. Ground apricot kernel has also long been used in southern Chinese desserts and drinks, such as apricot kernel tea and walnut apricot kernel beverages. It is traditionally valued in seasonal wellness cooking and daily herbal preparations.

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