Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g
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Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g

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Description

Dried peeled white lotus seeds, known in TCM as Lian Zi (莲子), from Nelumbo nucifera, supplied as skinless whole seeds with the bitter core removed. In TCM theory they are sweet and astringent in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, kidney, and heart channels. Commonly simmered in soups, congee, or herbal teas as a mild, starchy, food-like botanical.

Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g overview
Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g overview
Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g overview

Key Selling Points

  • Peeled white lotus seeds with the green bitter core removed
  • Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, the sacred lotus
  • Known in TCM as Lian Zi (莲子)
  • Firm starchy texture suited to long simmering
  • Sold as a 200g bagged loose bulk herb
Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g key features
Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g key features
Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g key features

Quality & Sensory

Seeds are typically creamy white to pale ivory, plump and oval, with a firm, dense, starchy texture. Aroma is mild and faintly nutty. After simmering they soften and taste gently sweet and starchy, with no bitterness when the core has been fully removed.

Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g quality and texture
Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g quality and texture
Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried peeled lotus seeds
Chinese Name 莲子
Pinyin Lian Zi
Botanical Name Nelumbo nucifera
Plant Part Seed
Net Weight 200g
Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g specifications
Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g specifications
Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmered in sweet or savory herbal soups
  • Cooked into rice or millet congee
  • Steeped or simmered in daily herbal tea blends
  • Added to seasonal nourishing food preparations
Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g in use
Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g in use
Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Lian Zi is traditionally simmered in soups and congee, often paired with Chinese yam, goji berry, or red dates. It is also used in sweet dessert soups and seasonal nourishing dishes. Traditional texts associate it with the spleen, kidney, and heart channels and describe it as sweet, astringent, and gently stabilizing in nature.

Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What are these lotus seeds?

A: They are dried seeds of Nelumbo nucifera, peeled and with the bitter green core removed. In TCM they are known as Lian Zi (莲子).

Q: What is their traditional value?

A: Traditionally they are considered sweet and astringent and are associated with the spleen, kidney, and heart channels in TCM theory. They are used as a mild, food-like botanical in nourishing preparations.

Q: How are they commonly prepared?

A: They are usually simmered in soups, congee, or sweet dessert soups until soft. Some preparations call for soaking beforehand to shorten cooking time.

Additional information

Weight 0.3 kg
Dimensions 20 × 12 × 6 cm

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