Lotus Seed (Nelumbo nucifera) — Fujian White Lotus Seeds, Core-Removed, Sulfur-Free Dried Food Herb

Lotus Seed (Nelumbo nucifera) is the dried seed of the sacred lotus, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Lián Zǐ (莲子). Grown in Fujian and carefully cored and sun-dried without sulfur fumigation, these white lotus seeds have been prized for centuries as a gentle, spirit-calming food herb used to support the Spleen and Kidney, settle the heart, and nourish daily vitality. Their nature is sweet, neutral, and slightly astringent, making them a mild yet deeply nourishing ingredient for soups, congee, and everyday tonic cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Fujian-origin white lotus seeds
• Core removed and sulfur-free dried
• Nelumbo nucifera food herb (药食同源)
• Ready to use — no washing required
• Ideal for soups, congee, and daily tonics

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully cored and dried to preserve its creamy ivory color, plump rounded shape, and smooth, chalk-like texture. The seeds carry a faint, clean, nutty aroma with no sulfur odor. When simmered, they soften into a pleasantly starchy bite and release a mild, subtly sweet flavor that lends body and a soothing mouthfeel to broths and porridges.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Herbal tea blends
• Seasonal tonic cooking
• Medicinal food soup packs

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, lotus seeds are simmered into soups, sweet congee, and longevity tonics to support calm and daily nourishment. They are a classic ingredient in autumn and winter soup packs, often paired with lily bulb, goji berry, Chinese yam, and jujube. As a tea, they are brewed with rock sugar or blended with other gentle food herbs for a light, subtly sweet infusion.

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