Peach Gum (Tao Jiao)™ — 400 g

Translucent amber resin. A beautiful transformation after soaking. A traditional Chinese dessert ingredient for sweet soups and dessert bowls.

Discover Peach Gum (Tao Jiao / 桃胶)—a natural dried gum or resin associated with peach trees and traditionally used in Chinese-style sweet soups and desserts.

With 400 g / 14.11 oz, these firm amber pieces transform dramatically during preparation.

After proper soaking, Peach Gum becomes:

Soft · Plump · Translucent · Jelly-Like

Its flavour is naturally mild and neutral. Its real culinary appeal is:

Texture · Transformation · Presentation

Why You’ll Appreciate It

• 400 g / 14.11 oz — generous dessert-pantry size

• Natural Peach Gum pieces — visible amber resin rather than powder

• Beautiful transformation — firm when dry, soft and translucent after soaking

• Texture-focused ingredient — mild flavour with a jelly-like prepared texture

• Traditional dessert use — ideal for appropriate Chinese-style sweet soups

• Easy to pair — explore with Snow Fungus, Snow Swallow, Red Jujube, Goji Berry, Lotus Seeds or Longan

• Distinct ingredient identity — not Dried Peach, Snow Swallow or Snow Fungus

Product at a Glance

• Product: Peach Gum (Tao Jiao)™

• Chinese name: 桃胶

• Pinyin: Tao Jiao

• Also known as: Peach Tree Gum · Peach Resin · Chinese Peach Gum

• Ingredient type: Natural dried gum / resin associated with peach trees

• Form: Dried resin pieces

• Net weight: 400 g / 14.11 oz

• Dry appearance: Amber · Golden-brown · Reddish-brown · Semi-translucent

• Dry texture: Firm and hard

• After soaking: Soft · Plump · Translucent · Jelly-like

• Flavour: Very mild · Neutral · Delicate

• Category: Traditional Chinese Dessert Ingredient

• Best for: Sweet soups · Dessert soups · Appropriate cooked desserts

• Preparation: Soak · Inspect & Clean · Cook

• Ready to eat: No

Natural Peach Gum pieces may vary in size, shape, colour and translucency.

What Is Peach Gum?

Peach Gum / Tao Jiao / 桃胶 is a dried natural gum or resin associated with peach trees.

The Chinese name is simple:

Tao / 桃 = Peach

Jiao / 胶 = Gum / Resin

Therefore:

Tao Jiao / 桃胶 = Peach Gum

It is important to understand that Peach Gum is not peach fruit and is not the same as Dried Peach Slices.

The Transformation

One of Peach Gum's most distinctive characteristics is what happens after soaking.

Before Soaking

Firm · Hard · Amber · Irregular

After Soaking

Larger · Softer · Plumper · More Translucent · Jelly-Like

Peach Gum can expand substantially as it absorbs water, although the exact amount varies naturally between pieces and preparation conditions.

This transformation is one of the ingredient's strongest visual and culinary features.

Taste & Texture

Peach Gum itself has a:

Very Mild · Neutral · Delicate

flavour.

It is not primarily a sweet ingredient.

Instead, its main contribution is:

Soft Texture · Translucent Appearance · Jelly-Like Mouthfeel

The sweetness and broader flavour of the finished dessert usually come from other ingredients in the recipe.

How to Prepare Peach Gum

Peach Gum is not ready to eat directly from the package.

The essential preparation sequence is:

01 · Soak

Place the dried Peach Gum in plenty of clean water and soak according to the product directions until properly hydrated and softened.

02 · Inspect

After expansion, carefully inspect the pieces. Natural darker material or debris may become easier to see.

03 · Clean

Remove visible impurities and rinse thoroughly according to the product directions.

04 · Cook

Cook the cleaned Peach Gum thoroughly according to the product label and recipe.

05 · Combine

Add compatible dessert ingredients according to your chosen recipe.

06 · Enjoy

Serve the finished dessert warm or chilled, depending on the recipe.

Do not eat dried Peach Gum directly from the package.

Best Dessert Pairings

Peach Gum + Snow Fungus

Soft translucent Peach Gum + delicate fungus texture

Peach Gum + Snow Swallow

Two distinctive hydration-transforming dessert ingredients

Peach Gum + Red Jujube

Neutral texture + mellow dried-fruit sweetness

Peach Gum + Goji Berry

Translucent Peach Gum + bright berry colour

Peach Gum + Lotus Seeds

Jelly-like texture + tender cooked seeds

Peach Gum + Longan

Mild Peach Gum + richer dried-fruit sweetness

Prepare each ingredient according to its own directions.

Peach Gum vs. Snow Swallow

These are different ingredients, although both can become soft and translucent after hydration.

Peach Gum

• Peach-tree-associated gum / resin

• Hard amber pieces when dry

• Soft and jelly-like after soaking and cooking

Snow Swallow

• Different plant-derived gum ingredient

• Different dry appearance

• Soft and translucent after proper preparation

They can be used together in appropriate desserts but should not be treated as the same ingredient.

Peach Gum vs. Snow Fungus

They are also completely different.

Peach Gum → Natural gum/resin · Soft · Translucent · Jelly-like

Snow Fungus → Edible fungus · Delicate · Slightly crisp-to-soft when cooked

Together they can create interesting textural contrast in Chinese-style sweet soups.

Is Peach Gum Collagen?

No.

Peach Gum should not be described as collagen.

Its hydrated texture may look soft and gelatinous, but:

Gelatinous Texture ≠ Collagen

For accurate product positioning, focus on its traditional culinary role, transformation, texture and dessert pairings rather than collagen or anti-aging claims.

Storage & Care

Before preparation, keep the dried Peach Gum securely sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, direct sunlight, excessive heat and strong odours.

Use clean, dry utensils.

Once Peach Gum has been soaked, follow the recipe and product directions regarding preparation and storage rather than returning hydrated Peach Gum to dry pantry storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peach Gum?

Peach Gum / Tao Jiao / 桃胶 is a dried natural gum or resin associated with peach trees and traditionally used in Chinese-style sweet soups and desserts.

How much is included?

This package contains 400 g / 14.11 oz of dried Peach Gum.

Is Peach Gum a fruit?

No. Peach Gum is not peach fruit. It is a gum or resin material associated with the peach tree.

Is Peach Gum the same as Dried Peach?

No.

Peach Gum → Gum / resin · Texture-focused

Dried Peach → Fruit flesh · Fruit-flavour focused

Can I eat Peach Gum straight from the package?

No.

Peach Gum must be:

Soaked · Cleaned · Cooked

before consumption according to the product directions.

Does Peach Gum expand when soaked?

Yes. The dried pieces absorb water and become larger, softer and more translucent.

How long should Peach Gum be soaked?

Follow the soaking duration provided on the product packaging. This page does not assign a universal soaking time.

Why should Peach Gum be cleaned after soaking?

Natural dried Peach Gum may contain visible darker material or debris. Soaking makes these easier to identify and remove before cooking.

What does Peach Gum taste like?

It has a very mild, neutral and delicate flavour. Its main culinary appeal is texture rather than sweetness.

What texture does Peach Gum have after preparation?

After proper soaking and cooking:

Soft · Plump · Translucent · Jelly-Like

Is Peach Gum the same as Snow Swallow?

No. They are different ingredients, although they are often used together in dessert recipes.

Is Peach Gum the same as Snow Fungus?

No. Peach Gum is a gum/resin ingredient, while Snow Fungus is an edible fungus.

Is Peach Gum collagen?

No. Its jelly-like texture does not make it collagen.

Is Peach Gum a tea?

No. Peach Gum is primarily a traditional Chinese dessert ingredient.

What pairs well with Peach Gum?

Explore appropriate dessert recipes with:

Snow Fungus · Snow Swallow · Red Jujube · Goji Berry · Lotus Seeds · Longan

A Beautiful Transformation for the Dessert Bowl

Golden amber pieces. A remarkable change after soaking. A soft, translucent texture after proper preparation.

Soak it. Clean it carefully. Cook it thoroughly. Then explore traditional-inspired sweet soups with your favourite compatible ingredients.

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