Wild I-YU (愛玉, Ficus Pumila L. Var. Awkeotsang ) trees only known to grow in TAIWAN on moist cloud forests, at 1000+ m above sea level.
Fruit: August & September.
Harvest: October ~ March.
I-YU is high in many nutrients, espically in multi-vitamins. Believed to improve skin condition. Sun-dried I-YU seeds can make tasty RAW Vegan Jelly.
Raw Vegan (I-YU) Jelly
35 g I-Yu seeds
4 pints cold water
1 Nut Milk Bag
1 Large Bowl
*Make sure all tools & hands are clean (free from grease & sugar)
•Place all the seeds in the bag & secure the opening tightly
•Wash the seeds gently in the bowl of water by hands for 5-7 minutes.
•Do not disturb. Leave aside for 30 minutes. It’d set & ready.
•Add lime, honey, Agave or fruit.
Wild I-Yu Seeds (Taiwan) 35g --- ₤ 2.00