Is the sap from a peach tree (peach gum) edible?

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ForwardPlant Team · Accepted Answer

Yes, peach gum, the resin from peach trees (Prunus persica), is indeed edible and highly regarded in traditional Chinese cuisine and medicine. It's a natural polysaccharide, much like other edible plant gums. After harvesting, it's typically dried, then soaked and rehydrated before consumption. Its texture becomes jelly-like, and it's often used in sweet desserts and soups for its purported health benefits, including skin nourishment.

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