Dried White Lotus Seeds 500g Bai Zi Lian Zi Skinless Peeled for Soup Congee and Herbal Cooking

Dried White Lotus Seeds, known in TCM as Bai Zi Lian Zi (白莲子), from Nelumbo nucifera, mature seeds of the sacred lotus plant. These skinless, polished seeds are a classic food-herb ingredient valued in traditional Chinese practice for their mild sweet nature. In TCM theory they are traditionally associated with the spleen, heart, and kidney channels. Suitable for soups, congee, desserts, and everyday herbal cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried white lotus seeds with skins removed and polished for a clean appearance
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, a staple ingredient in Chinese food-herb cooking
• Traditionally valued in TCM for gentle daily nourishment and seasonal soups
• Versatile form suitable for slow soups, congee, sweet desserts, and herbal blends
• Supplied as a 500g resealable bag of food-grade dried seeds

Quality & Sensory

Seeds are typically plump and ivory white with a smooth, firm texture and a faint fresh botanical aroma. When simmered they soften to a tender, slightly starchy bite with a mild, subtly sweet taste typical of good-quality lotus seeds.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into lotus seed soups with red dates or longan
• Cook into congee with rice, millet, or other grains
• Add to sweet desserts and herbal dessert soups
• Combine with Chinese yam and gorgon fruit in traditional blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice lotus seeds are traditionally used in nourishing soups and congees, often paired with Chinese yam (Shan Yao), poria (Fu Ling), or gorgon fruit (Qian Shi). They are a common ingredient in seasonal autumn and winter cooking and in classic sweet soups such as lotus seed and red date dessert. Home cooks typically soak or simmer them until tender before serving.

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