Dried Lotus Seeds Lian Zi 500g Hand Peeled Core Removed Hunan Herb
Price range: $6.86 through $10.09
Description
Dried Lotus Seeds, known in TCM as Lian Zi (莲子), from Nelumbo nucifera. These hand-peeled, core-removed seeds are a classic Hunan specialty sold as dried edible produce. In TCM theory, lotus seed is traditionally associated with a sweet and astringent flavor and neutral nature, linked to the spleen, kidney, and heart channels. Traditionally used in soups, congee, and herbal teas, it is a versatile pantry staple for daily wellness cooking.
Key Selling Points
- Hand-peeled lotus seeds with the bitter core removed for smoother taste
- Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera known in TCM as Lian Zi (莲子)
- Hunan-grown Xiang lotus seeds, a recognized regional specialty
- Sulfur-free processing with dried whole seeds ready for cooking
- Suitable for soups, congee, desserts, and herbal tea blends
Quality & Sensory
Typically pale ivory to off-white with a firm, dense texture and a mild, fresh botanical aroma. When simmered, the seeds typically turn soft and starchy with a gentle sweetness and no bitter aftertaste since the core has been removed.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried edible lotus seeds |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 莲子 |
| Pinyin | Lian Zi |
| Botanical Name | Nelumbo nucifera |
| Plant Part | Seed, peeled and core removed |
| Net Weight | 500 g per bottle |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into sweet lotus seed soup or dessert soups
- Add to rice congee with red dates or goji berries
- Include in herbal decoctions and tonic soup packs
- Brew as a mild herbal tea with other dried botanicals
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, lotus seed is traditionally associated with nourishing the spleen and kidney and calming the heart, and it is a common ingredient in congee and slow-cooked soups. It is often paired with red dates, longan, goji berries, or white fungus in sweet soups, and appears in classic preparations such as four-herb soup. Popular in autumn and winter cooking and in daily wellness recipes.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500 g of dried, hand-peeled lotus seeds from Hunan, with the bitter green core removed. The seeds are sold as dried edible produce for cooking and herbal use.
Q: What are its traditional characteristics?
A: In TCM theory, lotus seed is considered sweet and astringent with a neutral nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, kidney, and heart channels. It has long been used in nourishing soups and congee.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Rinse and soak the seeds, then simmer them in soups, congee, or sweet dessert soups until soft. They can also be added to herbal tea blends.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Lotus seeds with core removed 200g bottle cao yuan medical, Lotus seeds with core removed 500g bottle |
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