In recent years, more and more people have become familiar with peach gum and have started to learn about how to consume it. Peach gum is mainly composed of carbohydrates and has functions such as promoting blood circulation and stopping diarrhea. But what happens if you eat peach gum without cooking it?
What happens if you eat raw peach gum
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Peach gum is a natural resin secreted by peach tree bark to heal wounds caused by external injuries. It is a natural fiber food that contains nutrients such as protein, lactose, and arabinogalactan. The main component of peach gum is carbohydrates. Eating raw peach gum is more difficult to digest and will undoubtedly increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. For people with weak gastrointestinal function, it can easily lead to symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea.
How long should peach gum be cooked before eating
Around 20-30 minutes
Dried peach gum is like amber-colored crystals with a hard texture. Before boiling it, it should be soaked in water for more than ten hours. Soaking peach gum in water not only helps to soften it, but also removes any black impurities. Generally, peach gum should be cooked for around 20-30 minutes before consumption.
Can peach gum be eaten directly
Not recommended to eat directly
Peach gum is a natural nourishing ingredient that is non-toxic and has functions such as promoting blood circulation and treating urinary disorders. It has a certain therapeutic effect on diseases such as dysentery and urolithiasis. Dried peach gum has a hard texture and is sticky, so it is not recommended to eat it directly. It can be soaked in water or mulberry ash soup for half a day.
Can cooked peach gum be eaten
It can be eaten
The composition of peach gum is similar to arabic gum. Cooked peach gum is non-toxic and has no side effects, so it can be consumed. However, the nutritional value and texture of cooked peach gum may be affected. Therefore, it is recommended to control the cooking temperature and time.
The best way to consume peach gum
Milk with soapberry rice and peach gum
Ingredients
Peach gum, soapberry rice, rock sugar, milk.
Instructions:
1. Soak the peach gum and soapberry rice in cold water overnight and wash them clean.
2. Add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil, then add rock sugar and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
3. Add milk to the cooked peach gum and serve.
Snow pear stewed with peach gum and coix seed
Ingredients
40g peach gum, 40g coix seed, 2 snow pears, water, and rock sugar as needed.
Instructions
1. Soak the peach gum overnight and wash away impurities.
2. Soak the coix seed for 2 hours.
3. Put the cleaned peach gum and coix seed into an electric stew pot with an appropriate amount of water.
4. Stew over low heat for 2 hours.
5. Wash and peel the snow pears, and remove the bottoms.
6. Add the snow pears to the stew pot and continue stewing for 1 hour. Add rock sugar in the last ten minutes.
