Doi seeds are a type of nut that is used as a spice in Vietnam. It has a very fragrant scent. It can be used to marinate meat, fish, baked goods and dishes. Unique scent, unlike other flavors. One seed can marinate 1 kg of meat of all kinds. One of our products can contain 30-40 seeds. So it can be used a lot.
Doi nut is the seed of the nut-eating tree, the scientific name is Michelia tonkinensis A.Chev. Doi tree is an evergreen tree belonging to the family Magnoliaceae.
The ingredient that makes up the fragrance and value of the doi nut is Essential Oil. The pulp and seeds contain mainly safrol essential oil (70.2 and 72.9%, respectively). Older seeds have a higher oil content than young seeds. In addition, seeds also contain several types of flavonoids and alkanoids.
Crushed doi seeds are used as a spice in dishes to help stimulate digestion. Doi seeds are also a medicine to help treat bloating and indigestion after a hearty meal. With the main ingredient being essential oils, this spice has a fragrant aroma and a slightly spicy taste. The seeds are used to marinate meat and fish with some other spices.