Snow Fungus Jelly Xue Yan Natural Dried Resin 250g for Dessert Soups and Herbal Drinks

Snow Fungus Jelly, known in Chinese as Xue Yan (雪燕), is a dried natural tree resin traditionally used in Chinese desserts and herbal preparations. Sourced from Yunnan and carefully dried, it develops a translucent gel-like texture when soaked and simmered. In traditional practice it is valued as a nourishing ingredient for sweet soups and tonics. This listing is for a 250g pack of dried Xue Yan resin for culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Natural dried Xue Yan resin sourced from Yunnan
• Known in Chinese as Xue Yan (雪燕) and prized in traditional Chinese desserts
• Develops a translucent gel-like texture when soaked and simmered
• Traditionally paired with peach gum and皂角米 in sweet soups
• 250g pack of clean dried resin for culinary and dessert use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale to light amber in color with a firm, glassy texture when dry. When soaked and simmered, it typically becomes soft, translucent, and gel-like with a mild, neutral taste that blends well with sweet ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Soak and simmer for traditional Chinese sweet soups
• Add to dessert soups with peach gum and other botanicals
• Use in herbal drinks and nourishing tonics
• Incorporate into congee or sweet porridge

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Xue Yan has long been used as a nourishing ingredient in sweet soups and desserts, often simmered with peach gum,皂角米, rock sugar, or milk. It is traditionally associated with moistening and nourishing qualities and is commonly enjoyed in autumn and winter or as a light daily dessert. Preparation typically involves soaking the dried resin until soft, then simmering until it becomes gel-like and translucent.

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