Bai Bian Dou (Dolichos lablab) — Dried White Hyacinth Bean, Food-Herb for Soup & Congee
$4.51 – $5.55Price range: $4.51 through $5.55
Description
Bai Bian Dou (Dolichos lablab), also known as White Hyacinth Bean, is the dried mature seed of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bái Biǎn Dòu (白扁豆). For centuries it has been prized as a gentle, spleen-supporting herb used in soups, congee, and daily medicinal meals. Its nature is sweet and slightly warm, making it a mild yet nourishing ingredient for supporting the middle burner and harmonizing the digestive system.




Key Selling Points
- Traditional spleen-supporting food herb
- Dried whole white hyacinth beans
- Dolichos lablab seeds
- Suitable for soup, congee, and daily meals
- New-crop quality from Yunnan




Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully selected and dried to preserve its creamy white color, smooth plump texture, and mild, faintly sweet aroma. When simmered, the beans soften into a tender, mealy consistency and release a gentle, subtly nutty flavor that adds body to broths and porridges without overpowering other ingredients.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food-Herb Seeds |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bai Bian Dou |
| Botanical Name | Dolichos lablab |
| Form | Whole Dried Seeds |
| Origin | Yunnan, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |




Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Congee and grain porridge
- Medicinal food stews
- Daily grain blends
- Seasonal slow-cooking




Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Bai Bian Dou is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and digestive comfort. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Chinese yam, lotus seed, and jujube. As a daily food, it is simmered alone or blended into grain porridges for a light, mildly sweet meal.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Bai Bian Dou?
A: Bai Bian Dou is the common Chinese name for the dried mature seeds of Dolichos lablab, also called White Hyacinth Bean. It is a traditional food herb used in soups and congee.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Bai Bian Dou?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Bai Bian Dou is associated with supporting the spleen, harmonizing the middle burner, and resolving dampness. It is often used in soups and congee for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Bai Bian Dou?
A: Rinse the beans and simmer them with soup ingredients or congee, or brew them as part of a grain blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Bulk white lentils small 0 5kg piece, Choose white lentils large 0 5kg piece |
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