Dried Lotus Seeds Lian Zi 500g Core Removed Hunan Origin Low Temperature Baked Herbal Soup Ingredient
$6.28 – $14.55Price range: $6.28 through $14.55
Description
Dried Core-Removed Lotus Seeds, known in TCM as Lian Zi (莲子), from Nelumbo nucifera. These mature lotus seeds are shelled, cored, and finished with low-temperature baking, a common preparation for herbal kitchens. In TCM theory, lotus seeds are considered neutral in nature with a sweet and slightly astringent flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen, kidney, and heart channels. They are widely used in soups, congee, and sweet herbal desserts. Store sealed at room temperature away from moisture.




Key Selling Points
- Core-removed dried lotus seeds supplied in a 500g pack
- Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera with Chinese name Lian Zi
- Finished with low-temperature baking to help preserve natural character
- Neutral nature and sweet slightly astringent flavor in TCM tradition
- Versatile for soups congee and traditional sweet desserts




Quality & Sensory
Typically pale ivory to light yellow with a firm dense texture and a clean mild botanical aroma. When simmered, the seeds usually turn soft and starchy with a gentle sweet nutty taste.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried lotus seeds |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 莲子 |
| Pinyin | Lian Zi |
| Botanical Name | Nelumbo nucifera |
| Plant Part | Mature seed |
| Net Weight | 500g |




Usage Scenarios
- Simmered into herbal soups with lotus root or pork ribs
- Cooked into congee with rice red dates and goji berries
- Added to sweet soups and desserts with rock sugar
- Combined with poria and Chinese yam in traditional four-herb style cooking




Traditional Uses
In TCM practice lotus seeds are traditionally used in spleen and kidney supporting formulas and are a classic ingredient in Four Spirits Soup and similar household recipes. They are commonly paired with poria Chinese yam gorgon fruit and longan and simmered in congee or sweet soups, especially during summer and autumn. Core-removed seeds are preferred when a less astringent character is desired.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is a 500g pack of dried core-removed lotus seeds, a traditional Chinese herbal food ingredient.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory lotus seeds are neutral and sweet and are traditionally associated with the spleen kidney and heart channels.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Rinse and simmer the seeds in soups congee or sweet desserts until soft, usually after soaking for faster cooking.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Cooked white lotus seeds 0 5kg pack, Cooked red lotus seeds 0 5kg pack, Cooked whole capsules of gorgon 0 5kg pack, Hunan lily 0 5kg pack, Poria dices 0 5kg pack, Puerariaine 0 5kg pack, Dried carrot 0 5kg pack |
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