Dried Lotus Seeds Lian Zi 500g Bag Coreless Polished Hunan Whole Seeds for Soup Congee and Herbal Cooking

Dried Lotus Seeds, known in TCM as Lian Zi (莲子), from Nelumbo nucifera. These are whole coreless seeds with the outer skin polished away, sourced from Hunan and sold as a raw edible botanical in their natural form. In TCM theory, lotus seeds are traditionally associated with a sweet and astringent flavor and neutral nature, and are linked to the spleen, kidney, and heart channels. Traditionally used in soups, congee, and herbal desserts, they are a versatile pantry staple for daily wellness cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Coreless polished lotus seeds in whole natural form, ready for cooking
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, known in TCM as Lian Zi (莲子)
• Sourced from Hunan, a recognized region for Xiang lotus seeds
• Traditionally used in soups, congee, and sweet herbal desserts
• Supplied as a 500g bag of raw edible-grade botanical seeds

Quality & Sensory

These seeds typically appear off-white to pale ivory after polishing, with a firm, dense texture and a clean, mild botanical aroma. When simmered, they typically soften to a starchy, gently sweet taste with a smooth, slightly powdery finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into soups with pork ribs, chicken, or winter melon
• Cook into congee with rice, red dates, or millet
• Add to sweet soups and desserts with rock sugar or longan
• Combine with other food-grade herbs in slow-cooked tonics

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, lotus seeds are a common food-therapy ingredient, valued in daily cooking rather than as a medicine. They are traditionally simmered in nourishing soups, cooked into congee, or paired with red dates, longan, and lily bulbs in sweet soups. Hunan Xiang lotus seeds are a familiar choice in household kitchens, especially in autumn and winter stews and festive desserts.

FAQ Q&A