Tremella fuciformis, also known as peach gum, contains various nutrients and has the effects of promoting blood circulation, nourishing the skin, and relieving diarrhea. In summer, there is a lot of peach gum on peach trees. How should peach gum be processed after harvesting? Can peach gum be eaten without soaking it in mulberry ash soup?
How to process peach gum after harvesting
Soaking in mulberry ash soup
Peach gum that is just harvested contains a large amount of bacteria and impurities, so it should be rinsed with clean water first, and then soaked in mulberry ash soup. After soaking, stir and mix to remove the black impurities. (Mulberry ash soup is a mixture of ash from burning mulberry branches and water)
The best time to harvest peach gum
Summer harvest
Peach gum is a resin secreted from peach tree bark. Under external force, it produces wounds and secretes peach gum, which is beneficial for wound healing. The viscous resin is evaporated and dried to become a solid. Peach gum is harvested in summer by cutting the bark with a knife and collecting the resin when it oozes out.
Can peach gum be eaten without soaking it in mulberry ash soup?
Yes, it can.
Peach gum needs to be soaked, not only to soften it but also to remove impurities inside. Soaking peach gum in mulberry ash soup is an ancient method. If there is no mulberry ash soup, soaking in clean water is also acceptable. Peach gum is a natural resin and is non-toxic, so it can be eaten without soaking it in mulberry ash soup.
Does eating peach gum at night cause weight gain?
It is possible.
Although peach gum is a low-calorie food, it is often consumed with lotus seeds, white fungus, and coix seed, which are made into desserts that contain a lot of sugar. In addition, peach gum is not easily digested, and consuming it at night can lead to indigestion. Over time, it may cause weight gain.
How to eat freshly harvested peach gum
Peach Gum Milk
Ingredients
10g of peach gum, 1 packet of milk, 2 dried jujubes, 8 longans, 1 spoonful of brown sugar.
Instructions
1. Wash and soak the peach gum for at least 12 hours, remove impurities;
2. Remove the shells and pits from the dried jujubes, put them in a bowl, add brown sugar and crushed peach gum, and then add an appropriate amount of water;
3. Put it in a preheated pot, simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, and then pour in room temperature milk.
Peach Gum Red Dates Stewed with White Fungus and Lotus Seeds
Instructions
1. Soak the white fungus and peach gum the night before. Soak the peach gum for 24 hours, then rinse it thoroughly;
2. Cut half of the white fungus into small pieces, put them in a pot with plenty of water, add lotus seeds and red dates, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer on the lowest heat for one hour;
3. After one hour, add the peach gum. Cook for another half an hour, then add rock sugar and cook until it dissolves. Cook for a little while longer, and it's ready.
