Many beauty-conscious women love to eat peach gum because it not only has a soft and chewy texture, but also contains abundant nutrients. It has the benefits of beauty, nourishing the skin, and promoting bowel movements. So, what does peach gum taste like?
Taste of Peach Gum
Cooked peach gum has a texture similar to chewy candy, with a slight fragrance when smelled and a hint of sweetness when tasted. Peach gum is often cooked with lotus seeds, white fungus, and red dates to make desserts that are rich in nutrients and have a fragrant and sweet taste. It is a must-have dessert after a meal.
Can Peach Gum Picked from Trees be Eaten?
Yes, it can.
Peach gum is the resin secreted by peach trees. It contains nutrients such as proteins and vitamins and can be used to cook porridge and soups. Peach gum picked from trees has more impurities attached to it and needs to be processed before consumption. For example, if the peach tree has been sprayed with pesticides and there are pesticide residues in the peach gum, it should not be eaten. It is recommended to purchase peach gum from reputable sources.
How to Process Freshly Picked Peach Gum?
Soak in water.
Wash the freshly picked peach gum with clean water, then soak it in clean water for about 15 minutes. After soaking, stir the peach gum to remove any black impurities, then rinse it with clean water. It can also be soaked in a solution of mulberry ash (cut mulberry branches in early summer, dry them, burn them to ash, and pour boiling water to make mulberry ash solution). Soaking peach gum in mulberry ash solution can enhance its medicinal effects.
Can Peach Gum be Stored in the Refrigerator?
Yes, it can.
The main components of peach gum are lactose, xylose, and α-glucuronic acid. Therefore, peach gum is mainly composed of carbohydrates. It should be stored in a cool and dry place to avoid moisture and mold. Therefore, peach gum can be stored in the refrigerator, but it should be tightly sealed. Generally speaking, peach gum can be stored for 2 to 3 years.
How to Eat Peach Gum in the Best Way?
Peach Gum and Job's Tears Porridge
Ingredients:
Job's tears, peach gum, rose jam, each one spoonful; 6 red dates.
Instructions:
1. Wash the peach gum and Job's tears separately, then soak them in clean water;
2. Put the peach gum, Job's tears, and 6 red dates into a clay pot;
3. Add enough water to the clay pot, bring it to a boil over high heat, then simmer over medium-low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally;
4. In a bowl, add one spoonful of rose jam, then pour the cooked peach gum and Job's tears into the bowl and mix well while hot.
Papaya Stewed with Peach Gum
Ingredients:
1 papaya, 10g peach gum.
Instructions:
1. Soak the peach gum in clean water overnight (for more than 12 hours) until it becomes soft and swollen;
2. Wash the softened peach gum thoroughly to remove any black impurities, then break it into small pieces;
3. Steam the peach gum in a steamer for about 30 minutes with a little water;
4. Cut the papaya in half, remove the seeds, then pour the steamed peach gum into the papaya;
5. Sprinkle with a little rock sugar and continue steaming for about 20 minutes.
