Premium Large White Lotus Seeds 500g Peeled Coreless Dried Lotus Seed for Soup and Congee
$10.30
99825 in stock
Description
Dried White Lotus Seeds, known in TCM as Bai Lian Zi (白莲子), from Nelumbo nucifera. These premium large peeled seeds are cored and sun-dried, offering a smooth ivory appearance and mild sweet taste. In TCM theory, lotus seeds are traditionally associated with the sweet and neutral nature and the spleen, kidney, and heart channels. Traditionally used in soups, congee, and herbal decoctions as a gentle daily food herb.

Key Selling Points
- Premium grade large white lotus seeds with 90% core removal rate
- Peeled and sun-dried for a clean ivory appearance and mild flavor
- Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, known in TCM as Bai Lian Zi
- Traditionally associated with the spleen, kidney, and heart channels
- Versatile ingredient for soups, congee, and herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory
These lotus seeds are typically large, plump, and ivory to pale cream in color with a smooth peeled surface. They have a mild, subtly sweet aroma and a soft, starchy texture when cooked. In soups or congee, they contribute a gentle sweetness and a pleasant melt-in-mouth consistency.

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

Usage Scenarios
- Add to sweet or savory soups
- Cook into rice congee
- Simmer in herbal decoctions
- Use in seasonal dessert soups

Traditional Uses
In TCM theory, Bai Lian Zi is traditionally used in decoctions, congee, and soups. It is often paired with ingredients such as lily bulb, Chinese yam, and goji berry in gentle daily food formulas. Traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and kidney, it is commonly prepared by simmering until soft.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What are these white lotus seeds?
A: They are dried, peeled, and cored seeds of Nelumbo nucifera, known in TCM as Bai Lian Zi (白莲子).
Q: What is their traditional value?
A: In TCM theory, lotus seeds are associated with the spleen, kidney, and heart channels and are traditionally used in gentle food-based preparations.
Q: How are they commonly prepared?
A: They are typically simmered in soups, congee, or herbal decoctions until soft. No specific dosage is provided.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 8 cm |
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