Peach Gum 500g | Tao Jiao 桃膠

Tao Jiao (桃膠), peach gum resin, 500g. Amber crystals of natural resin from the peach tree that swell into a soft, glassy jelly — the plant-based texture ingredient at the heart of modern Chinese dessert soups.

• 500g of natural peach tree resin
• Amber crystals that swell into a soft jelly
• Plant-based — a vegetarian collagen alternative
• Pairs classically with snow fungus and tremella
• Generous 500g bulk pack

Traditional use of Peach Gum

Plant resins like tao jiao sit in Chinese dietary therapy as moistening, yin-nourishing items, traditionally simmered into sweet soups during dry weather.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Tao Jiao · Chinese 桃膠 (simplified 桃胶) · botanical name Prunus persica · English: peach gum, peach resin, peach blossom tears · Cantonese: tou gau

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Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.