Premium Cored White Lotus Seeds Bai Lian Zi 500g with Goji Berries 250g Dried Jiangxi Specialty for Soup and Congee
Price range: $10.79 through $23.25
Description
Premium cored white lotus seeds, known in TCM as Bai Lian Zi (白莲子), from Nelumbo nucifera, offered as dried, polished, kernel-removed seeds. This bundle pairs 500g of large-grade lotus seeds with 250g of goji berries for soups, congee, and herbal desserts. In TCM theory, lotus seeds are traditionally associated with the spleen, heart, and kidney channels and a sweet, astringent nature. A versatile pantry staple for everyday herbal cooking.
Key Selling Points
- Large-grade cored white lotus seeds with polished skins for a clean appearance and faster cooking
- Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, identified in TCM as Bai Lian Zi (白莲子)
- Convenient 500g lotus seed and 250g goji berry bundle for soups, congee, and desserts
- Dried and sealed in bags with a 12-month shelf life for easy pantry storage
- A Jiangxi-region specialty lotus seed suited to traditional Chinese home cooking
Quality & Sensory
The lotus seeds typically appear creamy white with a firm, dense texture and a mild, fresh botanical aroma. When simmered, they typically turn soft and starchy with a delicate, slightly sweet taste. The goji berries are typically deep red, plump, and chewy with a naturally sweet, tangy flavor.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried edible lotus seeds with goji berries |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 白莲子 |
| Pinyin | Bai Lian Zi |
| Botanical Name | Nelumbo nucifera |
| Form | Cored, polished dried seeds; whole dried goji berries |
| Net Weight | 500g lotus seeds + 250g goji berries |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into lotus seed soups with rock sugar or red dates
- Add to rice congee or eight-treasure porridge
- Cook with goji berries in herbal desserts and sweet soups
- Use in traditional lunar new year and seasonal dishes
Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese kitchens, cored lotus seeds are a classic ingredient in sweet soups, congee, and festive dishes, often paired with red dates, longan, lily bulb, or goji berries. In TCM theory, they are traditionally associated with nourishing the spleen and calming the heart, and cored seeds are preferred by those who find the embryo too bitter. Goji berries are a customary companion in daily tonifying soups and teas.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is included in this product?
A: This bundle contains 500g of dried cored white lotus seeds and 250g of dried goji berries, packed in bags.
Q: What is traditional value of lotus seeds in TCM?
A: In TCM theory, Bai Lian Zi is traditionally associated with the spleen, heart, and kidney channels and is a common ingredient in nourishing soups and congee.
Q: How are the lotus seeds commonly prepared?
A: Rinse and soak briefly, then simmer in soups, congee, or sweet desserts until soft. They pair well with goji berries, red dates, and rock sugar.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | freshly ground white lotus 500g bottled, freshly ground white lotus 500g bag, freshly ground white lotus 250g bag, red and white lotus combination freshly ground white lotus 250g red lotus 250g, white lotus and lily soup 500g freshly ground white lotus 250g lily, freshly ground white lotus 500g gorgon 250g, 500g freshly ground white lotus 250g barley, lotus seed red date and longan soup 500g ground lotus 500g red dates 500g longan, 500g peeled lotus seeds 500g dried red dates, 500g peeled lotus seeds 500g dried longan, sanded lotus seeds 500g wolfberry 250g |
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