{"product_id":"snow-swallow-xue-yan-280g","title":"Snow Swallow (Xue Yan) – 280 g","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSnow Swallow (Xue Yan)™ — 280 g\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranslucent plant-derived gum. Remarkable expansion after soaking. A delicate ingredient for Chinese-style sweet soups and dessert bowls.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003eSnow Swallow (Xue Yan \/ 雪燕)\u003c\/strong\u003e—a dried plant-derived gum traditionally prepared through soaking, careful cleaning and cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e280 g \/ 9.88 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e, the small, hard dried pieces undergo a remarkable transformation during preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter proper hydration, Snow Swallow becomes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarger · Softer · Translucent · Slippery · Gelatinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts flavour is naturally very mild and neutral. 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Xue Yan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snow Swallow Gum · Xue Yan Gum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant-derived gum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried irregular gum pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280 g \/ 9.88 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small · Hard · Irregular · Translucent-to-amber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter soaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expanded · Soft · Translucent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft · Slippery 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texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSnow Swallow + Snow Fungus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGelatinous texture + delicate frilled fungus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSnow Swallow + Red Jujube\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeutral texture + mellow dried-fruit sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSnow Swallow + Goji Berry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranslucent texture + bright berry colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSnow Swallow + Longan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate texture + richer dried-fruit sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSnow Swallow + Lotus Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft gelatinous texture + tender cooked seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare each ingredient according to its own directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSnow 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jelly-like after soaking and cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore obvious amber appearance when dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple buying rule:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnow Swallow → Smaller Pieces + Slippery Translucent Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeach Gum → Amber Resin + Jelly-Like Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany dessert recipes use both for greater textural variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSnow Swallow vs. Snow Fungus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are also completely different ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnow Swallow → Plant-Derived Gum · Soft · Slippery · Gelatinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnow Fungus → Edible Fungus · Frilled · Delicate · Soft-to-Slightly-Crisp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe similar word “Snow” does not mean they are botanically related.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Snow Swallow Bird’s Nest?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnow Swallow \/ 雪燕 is a \u003cstrong\u003eplant-derived gum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdible Bird’s Nest \/ 燕窝 comes from swiftlet nest material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are completely different ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Snow Swallow Collagen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts prepared texture may look:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft · Translucent · Gelatinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebut:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGelatinous Texture ≠ Collagen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnow Swallow should not be marketed as collagen, beauty collagen or an anti-aging ingredient based only on its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore preparation, keep the dried Snow Swallow \u003cstrong\u003etightly sealed in a cool, dry place\u003c\/strong\u003e away from moisture, humidity, direct sunlight, excessive heat and strong odours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse clean, dry utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter soaking, follow the recipe and product directions regarding cooking, refrigeration and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Snow Swallow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnow Swallow \/ Xue Yan \/ 雪燕\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dried plant-derived gum 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\u003e280 g \/ 9.88 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e of dried Snow Swallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Snow Swallow plant-derived?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This product is identified as a \u003cstrong\u003eplant-derived gum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Snow Swallow made from birds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is not bird material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Snow Swallow the same as Bird’s Nest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnow Swallow → Plant-derived gum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Bird’s Nest → Swiftlet nest material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Snow Swallow expand when soaked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Substantial expansion during hydration is one of its defining characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy should I use a large bowl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the small dried pieces increase significantly in size during soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long should Snow Swallow 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 does it need to be cleaned after soaking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural plant-derived material may contain visible debris or impurities. Hydration makes these easier to identify and remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat Snow Swallow dry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It should be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoaked · Inspected · Cleaned · Cooked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Snow Swallow taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a \u003cstrong\u003every mild, neutral and delicate flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its primary culinary appeal is texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Snow Swallow sweet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot by itself. 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