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Lotus Seed (Nelumbo nucifera) — Peeled & Cored Dried White Lotus Seeds, 500g

Name: Lotus Seed (Nelumbo nucifera) — Peeled &amp; Cored Dried White Lotus Seeds, 500g
SKU: C1688-618121237563
Price: 7.20 HKD
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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.

Lotus Seed (Nelumbo nucifera) — Peeled & Cored Dried White Lotus Seeds, 500g overview

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

Lotus Seed (Nelumbo nucifera) — Peeled & Cored Dried White Lotus Seeds, 500g key features

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.

Lotus Seed (Nelumbo nucifera) — Peeled & Cored Dried White Lotus Seeds, 500g quality and texture

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

Lotus Seed (Nelumbo nucifera) — Peeled & Cored Dried White Lotus Seeds, 500g specifications

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

Lotus Seed (Nelumbo nucifera) — Peeled & Cored Dried White Lotus Seeds, 500g in use

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.

Lotus Seed (Nelumbo nucifera) — Peeled & Cored Dried White Lotus Seeds, 500g preparation

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.