Can ginkgo nuts be soaked in water for consumption?

Ginkgo nuts can generally be consumed as an infusion, but it is important to prepare and drink them properly.

Ginkgo nuts, also known as white nuts, can be made relatively safe by appropriate processing methods such as shelling, removing the germ, cooking, or stir-frying, which help reduce their toxic components. Under such conditions, using processed ginkgo nuts to make infusions is feasible, and moderate consumption may provide certain nutritional benefits, such as antioxidant effects and improved blood circulation.

Place the processed ginkgo nuts into a cup and add an appropriate amount of boiling water. The soaking time should not be too long; typically, 5-10 minutes is sufficient for consumption. Prolonged soaking may cause excessive release of bitter components from the ginkgo nuts, affecting taste and potentially causing indigestion. Although ginkgo nut infusions offer certain health benefits, excessive consumption is not recommended. The daily intake of ginkgo nuts should be moderate to avoid overexposure to toxic substances.

The infused ginkgo nut water can be consumed directly or flavored with an appropriate amount of honey or rock sugar according to personal preference. Regular moderate consumption of ginkgo nut infusions, along with a light diet, can help promote overall health.