Zao jiao mi

Gleditsia sinensis

nuts & seeds

The translucent endosperm of honey locust seeds, which swells into a jelly in sweet Chinese desserts.

Origin

China

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

It is soaked overnight, then simmered for half an hour in syrup until translucent. Only the product sold prepared: whole pods and seeds of the honey locust contain toxic saponins.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Mucilages · Magnesium · Insoluble fibers · Protein

Did you know?

It is the same family of fiber as guar gum: a galactomannan.