Peeled White Lotus Seeds Xiangtan Lotus Zi 208g Jar Hunan Specialty for Soup and Congee

Peeled White Lotus Seeds, known in TCM as Lian Zi (莲子), from Nelumbo nucifera, are dried seed kernels with the core and skin removed. Sourced from Xiangtan, Hunan, these white lotus seeds are a classic TCM food herb traditionally associated with the spleen, kidney, and heart channels. In TCM theory they are mild and sweet, traditionally used to support calm and digestive wellness. Commonly simmered in soups, congee, and sweet broths.

Key Selling Points

• Peeled white lotus seeds with core and skin removed for a clean mild taste
• Sourced from Xiangtan, Hunan, a traditional lotus-growing region
• Dried seed kernels of Nelumbo nucifera, known in TCM as Lian Zi
• Low-temperature drying preserves texture and natural appearance
• 208g jar format suited for home soup and congee preparation

Quality & Sensory

These white lotus seeds are typically creamy white to pale ivory with a smooth, firm texture. They have a faint, pleasant earthy aroma. After simmering they become soft and slightly starchy with a mild, subtly sweet taste that blends well into soups, congee, and sweet broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in sweet or savory soups
• Cooked into rice or millet congee
• Added to herbal decoctions and broths
• Used in traditional sweet dessert soups
• Prepared as a soft cooked ingredient in home cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Lian Zi is traditionally simmered in soups, congee, and sweet broths. It is often paired with ingredients such as lily bulb, Chinese yam, or red dates in gentle daily food preparations. Traditionally associated with the spleen, kidney, and heart channels, it is used in food-based routines for calm and digestive comfort.

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