Lotus Seed (Nelumbo nucifera) — Peeled & Cored Dried White Lotus Seeds, 500g
$7.20
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Description
Lotus Seed (Nelumbo nucifera), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Lián Zǐ (莲子), is the dried mature seed of the sacred lotus. This peeled and cored white lotus seed has been prized for centuries as a gentle, spirit-calming food herb used to support restful sleep, soothe the heart, and nourish the spleen. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet deeply nourishing ingredient for daily food therapy.


Key Selling Points
- Peeled and cored white lotus seeds
- Nelumbo nucifera, food-herb ingredient
- Sweet, neutral, and gently nourishing
- New-crop, unsmoked, naturally white
- 500g bag for tea, soup, and congee


Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully peeled and cored to preserve its creamy ivory color, smooth rounded shape, and clean, faintly nutty aroma. When simmered, the seeds soften into a pleasant, slightly starchy texture and release a mild, subtly sweet flavor that blends gracefully into soups, congee, and teas without overpowering other ingredients.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lian Zi (Lotus Seed) |
| Botanical Name | Nelumbo nucifera |
| Form | Peeled and Cored Dried Seeds |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Origin | Hunan, China |


Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style sweet soup and congee
- Herbal tea blends with lily bulb and goji berry
- Slow-cooked savory broths
- Seasonal food-therapy tonics
- Daily home cooking ingredient


Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Lian Zi is simmered into sweet soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support calm and daily nourishment. It is a classic ingredient in lotus seed and lily bulb soup, often paired with jujube, goji berry, and dried longan. As a tea, it is brewed with other gentle food herbs for a light, subtly sweet infusion enjoyed in the evening.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Lian Zi?
A: Lian Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried mature seed of Nelumbo nucifera, the lotus plant. This product is peeled and cored, giving it a clean white appearance and mild flavor.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of lotus seed?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Lian Zi is associated with calming the spirit, nourishing the heart, and supporting the spleen. It is often used in soups and congee for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried lotus seeds?
A: Rinse the seeds and simmer them with soup or congee ingredients until soft, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.


Additional information
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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