Dried Lotus Seeds Lian Zi 500g Coreless White Lotus Seed Kernels from Hunan for Soup Congee and Herbal Cooking

Dried White Lotus Seeds, known in TCM as Lian Zi (莲子), from Nelumbo nucifera, are the mature seeds of the lotus plant, supplied coreless and ready for cooking. In TCM theory, lotus seed is traditionally associated with a sweet and astringent flavor and neutral nature, and is linked to the spleen, kidney, and heart channels. This food-grade botanical is commonly simmered in soups, congee, and desserts. Store sealed in a cool dry place and refrigerate after opening.

Key Selling Points

• Coreless white lotus seed kernels, convenient for cooking without removing the bitter germ
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, known in TCM as Lian Zi (莲子)
• Sourced from Hunan, a region traditionally noted for lotus seed production
• Sold as a food-grade edible botanical suitable for soups, congee, and desserts
• 500g resealable bag with a 12-month shelf life when stored properly

Quality & Sensory

These lotus seeds typically appear as plump, ivory-white kernels with a firm, dense texture and a mild, clean botanical aroma. When simmered, they typically soften to a starchy, slightly sweet taste with a smooth, powdery finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in sweet soups and desserts with rock sugar
• Cook into congee or rice porridge with grains and beans
• Add to herbal soup packs with red dates and goji berries
• Use in traditional lotus seed paste for pastries and fillings

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, lotus seed is traditionally used in nourishing soups and congee, often paired with red dates, longan, goji berries, or Chinese yam. It is a common ingredient in seasonal tonics such as four-herb soup and is traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and calming the heart in classical dietary therapy. Coreless kernels are preferred for everyday cooking to avoid the bitter flavor of the germ.

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