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Ginkgo Nuts
- Oval seeds in hard shells
- Pale beige shells and yellow-green kernels
- Smooth solid kernels after shelling
Dry goods & condiments
Ginkgo Nuts
Oval seeds in hard shells; Pale beige shells and yellow-green kernels; Smooth solid kernels after shelling.
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3 identity clues
- Oval seeds in hard shells
- Pale beige shells and yellow-green kernels
- Smooth solid kernels after shelling
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 白果
- English
- Ginkgo Nuts
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Biji ginkgo
- Tagalog
- Buto ng ginkgo
How to identify it
Check these features together: Oval seeds in hard shells; Pale beige shells and yellow-green kernels; Smooth solid kernels after shelling. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Ginkgo Nuts, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Lotus Seeds
- Round to short oval dried seeds
- Cream-coloured peeled kernels
- Small central hole where the germ may be removed
How to identify it
Ginkgo Nuts: Oval seeds in hard shells. For Lotus Seeds, look for round to short oval dried seeds. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Use only a small quantity cooked in congee, soup or dessert.
Choosing & preparing
Buy from a reliable supplier, shell, peel and cook; never eat raw, and cooking does not eliminate all toxins.
Storage
Retain the original label and keep sealed in a cool dry place against moisture and pests; follow dates and opening instructions and refrigerate hydrated or cooked portions promptly.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要白果，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Ginkgo Nuts, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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