Hunan Dried White Lotus Seeds Cored Bai Lian Zi 500g for Soup Congee and Herbal Cooking

Dried White Lotus Seeds, known in TCM as Bai Lian Zi (白莲子), from Nelumbo nucifera. These cored seeds are sourced from Hunan and supplied as a 500g bag of whole dried seeds for culinary and traditional herbal use. In TCM theory, lotus seed is traditionally associated with a sweet and astringent flavor and neutral nature. Commonly simmered in soups, congee, and desserts.

Key Selling Points

• Cored white lotus seeds from Hunan, China
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, known in TCM as Bai Lian Zi
• Whole dried seeds in a convenient 500g bag
• Traditionally valued in Chinese soups, congee, and sweet desserts
• Suitable for everyday home cooking and herbal recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically ivory to pale cream in color with a firm, dense texture. The seeds have a mild, clean aroma and, when simmered, turn soft and starchy with a gently sweet, nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into soups with red dates, goji berries, or pork ribs
• Cook into congee or rice porridge for a nourishing meal
• Add to sweet desserts such as lotus seed soup or tong sui
• Use in herbal decoctions and traditional tonic recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, lotus seed is traditionally used in nourishing soups, congee, and sweet tonics, often paired with red dates, longan, goji berries, or Chinese yam. It is a common ingredient in seasonal and family-style cooking, valued for its mild flavor and versatility in both savory and sweet dishes.

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