Can Gleditsia sinensis seeds and peach gum be eaten every day? Benefits and price per jin explained

Gleditsia sinensis seeds, commonly known as snow lotus seeds, zaojiao rice, zaojiao kernels, or zaojiao essence, are the fruit of the Chinese honey locust (Gleditsia sinensis). The flowering period is April to May, and the fruiting period is September to October. The fruit is harvested in autumn when ripe, and the seeds are removed and dried in the sun.So can Gleditsia sinensis seeds and peach gum be eaten every day? What is the price per jin? What benefits and effects do they have? According to the Changsha Gaoqiao wholesale market, Gleditsia sinensis seeds are divided into single-pod and double-pod types, mainly distributed in the high mountain areas of Yunnan, with a small distribution in Henan and Shandong, Sichuan, and parts of South China. Therefore, prices vary depending on the variety and place of origin. Generally speaking, top-quality Gleditsia sinensis seeds cost around 300 yuan per jin, while slightly lower-quality ones cost around 200 yuan per jin.

Can Gleditsia sinensis seeds and peach gum be eaten every day?

1. They are not suitable for daily consumption, and pregnant women and those during menstruation should also avoid them.

2. Gleditsia sinensis seeds are warm in nature and pungent in taste, commonly known as snow lotus seeds, zaojiao rice, zaojiao kernels, or zaojiao essence, and are the fruit of the Chinese honey locust (Gleditsia sinensis). They are a high-energy, high-carbohydrate, low-protein, low-fat food. They have benefits such as nourishing the heart and promoting circulation, clearing the liver and improving eyesight, and beautifying the skin. They expand when soaked in water and heated, are translucent and gelatinous, and have a fragrant, glutinous, and smooth mouthfeel. They are a precious, pure natural green tonic food that helps regulate the functions of the human body's organs.

3. Peach gum, "sweet and bitter in taste, neutral in nature, is the resin secreted from the bark of trees such as peach or mountain peach of the Rosaceae family. The plant form is the "peach kernel" item. It is harvested in summer by cutting the bark with a knife and collecting the resin after it oozes out. It is soaked in water, washed to remove impurities, and dried in the sun.

What is the price of Gleditsia sinensis seeds per jin?

Reasons why Gleditsia sinensis seeds are expensive:

1. The yield of Gleditsia sinensis seeds in our country is not very high, and collecting them is time-consuming and labor-intensive. They need to go through multiple processes such as shelling, peeling, sorting, and drying in the sun, all of which are done by hand. After drying, the seeds become smaller in volume and lighter in weight. Everyone knows that things are precious when they are rare, so from this aspect, Gleditsia sinensis seeds are relatively rare and valuable.

2. Most Gleditsia sinensis seeds are wild, not artificially cultivated, so wild foods appear very precious, and the price is naturally relatively high.

3. Gleditsia sinensis seeds not only have edible value but also have certain medicinal value, with effects of moistening dryness and relieving constipation, and dispelling wind and reducing swelling. They are a food that is both medicine and food.

What benefits and effects do Gleditsia sinensis seeds have?

1. Beautifying the skin

Gleditsia sinensis seeds are rich in plant collagen, a substance that has a certain skin-softening and moisturizing effect, can effectively improve skin quality, and has beautifying benefits.

2. Moistening the intestines

Gleditsia sinensis seeds contain a certain amount of dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, help digest food in the body, and have the effect of preventing constipation and moistening the intestines.