{"product_id":"peach-gum-tao-jiao-400g","title":"Peach Gum (Tao Jiao) – 400 g","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePeach Gum (Tao Jiao)™ — 400 g\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranslucent amber resin. A beautiful transformation after soaking. A traditional Chinese dessert ingredient for sweet soups and dessert bowls.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003ePeach Gum (Tao Jiao \/ 桃胶)\u003c\/strong\u003e—a natural dried gum or resin associated with peach trees and traditionally used in Chinese-style sweet soups and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e400 g \/ 14.11 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e, these firm amber pieces transform dramatically during preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter proper soaking, Peach Gum becomes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft · Plump · Translucent · Jelly-Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts flavour is naturally mild and neutral. Its real culinary appeal is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture · Transformation · Presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Appreciate It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400 g \/ 14.11 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e — generous dessert-pantry size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Peach Gum pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e — visible amber resin rather than powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e — firm when dry, soft and translucent after soaking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture-focused ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — mild flavour with a jelly-like prepared texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional dessert use\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for appropriate Chinese-style sweet soups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to pair\u003c\/strong\u003e — explore with Snow Fungus, Snow Swallow, Red Jujube, Goji Berry, Lotus Seeds or Longan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinct ingredient identity\u003c\/strong\u003e — not Dried Peach, Snow Swallow or Snow Fungus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peach Gum (Tao Jiao)™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 桃胶\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinyin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tao Jiao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peach Tree Gum · Peach Resin · Chinese Peach Gum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural dried gum \/ resin associated with peach trees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried resin pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 g \/ 14.11 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amber · Golden-brown · Reddish-brown · Semi-translucent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm and hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter soaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft · Plump · Translucent · Jelly-like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very mild · Neutral · Delicate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Chinese Dessert Ingredient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet soups · Dessert soups · Appropriate cooked desserts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak · Inspect \u0026amp; Clean · Cook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to eat:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Peach Gum pieces may vary in size, shape, colour and translucency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Peach Gum?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeach Gum \/ Tao Jiao \/ 桃胶\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dried natural gum or resin associated with peach trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese name is simple:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTao \/ 桃 = Peach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJiao \/ 胶 = Gum \/ Resin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTao Jiao \/ 桃胶 = Peach Gum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to understand that Peach Gum is \u003cstrong\u003enot peach fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e and is not the same as Dried Peach Slices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Transformation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Peach Gum's most distinctive characteristics is what happens after soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore Soaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirm · Hard · Amber · Irregular\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Soaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarger · Softer · Plumper · More Translucent · Jelly-Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeach Gum can expand substantially as it absorbs water, although the exact amount varies naturally between pieces and preparation conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis transformation is one of the ingredient's strongest visual and culinary features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeach Gum itself has a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Mild · Neutral · Delicate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eflavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not primarily a sweet ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, its main contribution is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Texture · Translucent Appearance · Jelly-Like Mouthfeel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweetness and broader flavour of the finished dessert usually come from other ingredients in the recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Prepare Peach Gum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeach Gum is \u003cstrong\u003enot ready to eat directly from the package\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essential preparation sequence is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e01 · Soak\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the dried Peach Gum in plenty of clean water and soak according to the product directions until properly hydrated and softened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e02 · Inspect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter expansion, carefully inspect the pieces. 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Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore preparation, keep the dried Peach Gum \u003cstrong\u003esecurely sealed in a cool, dry place\u003c\/strong\u003e away from moisture, direct sunlight, excessive heat and strong odours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse clean, dry utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Peach Gum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeach Gum \/ Tao Jiao \/ 桃胶\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dried natural gum or resin associated with peach trees and traditionally used in Chinese-style sweet soups and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much is included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package contains \u003cstrong\u003e400 g \/ 14.11 oz of dried Peach Gum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Peach Gum a fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Peach Gum is not peach fruit. It is a gum or resin material associated with the peach tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Peach Gum the same as Dried Peach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeach Gum → Gum \/ resin · Texture-focused\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Peach → Fruit flesh · Fruit-flavour focused\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat Peach Gum straight from the package?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeach Gum must be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoaked · Cleaned · Cooked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore consumption according to the product directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Peach Gum expand when soaked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The dried pieces absorb water and become larger, softer and more translucent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long should Peach Gum be soaked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the soaking duration provided on the product packaging. This page does not assign a universal soaking time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy should Peach Gum be cleaned after soaking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural dried Peach Gum may contain visible darker material or debris. Soaking makes these easier to identify and remove before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Peach Gum taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a \u003cstrong\u003every mild, neutral and delicate flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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