Xiangtan White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Skin Peeled 420g Jar Hunan Specialty for Lotus Seed Soup and Congee

Dried White Lotus Seeds, known in TCM as Lian Zi (莲子), from Nelumbo nucifera, are peeled and core-removed seed kernels. Grown in Xiangtan, Hunan, these prepared seeds are a classic TCM food herb traditionally associated with the spleen, kidney, and heart channels. In TCM theory they are mild and sweet, traditionally used to support calm and digestive wellness. Convenient for soups, congee, and daily nourishing meals.

Key Selling Points

• Peeled and core-removed white lotus seeds ready for direct cooking
• Sourced from Xiangtan, Hunan, a well-known lotus seed growing region
• Traditional TCM food herb associated with spleen, kidney, and heart channels
• Mild sweet flavor suited to both savory soups and sweet congee
• 420g jar pack for convenient home storage and repeated use

Quality & Sensory

These lotus seeds are typically creamy white to pale ivory with a smooth, firm texture and a clean, faintly nutty aroma. After simmering they become soft and slightly starchy, with a mild sweet taste that absorbs the flavors of soups, congee, and sweet broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Lotus seed soup with lily bulb and rock sugar
• Eight-treasure congee or rice congee
• Savory pork or chicken soup
• Sweet dessert broth with red dates and goji berries
• Daily home cooking as a starchy nourishing ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Lian Zi is traditionally used in soups, congee, and sweet decoctions. It is commonly paired with lily bulb, red dates, goji berries, or Chinese yam. Traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and kidney and with calming the spirit, it is a familiar ingredient in everyday nourishing meals and seasonal tonifying dishes.

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