Coreless White Lotus Seeds 500g Bai Lian Zi Dried Nelumbo nucifera Seeds for Soup Congee and Tea

Coreless White Lotus Seeds, known in TCM as Bai Lian Zi (白莲子), from Nelumbo nucifera. These dried, de-cored seeds are sold as edible agricultural produce and are a familiar ingredient in Chinese kitchens and herbal traditions. In TCM theory, lotus seeds are traditionally associated with the spleen, heart, and kidney channels and are considered mild and sweet in nature. They are commonly simmered in soups, congee, and sweet desserts, and should be stored refrigerated in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried coreless white lotus seeds with the bitter germ removed for a cleaner taste
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera known in TCM as Bai Lian Zi 白莲子
• Top grade new-crop seeds with a polished white appearance
• Soft, starchy texture that cooks down easily in soups and congee
• Versatile ingredient for sweet soups, herbal decoctions, and seasonal dishes

Quality & Sensory

Typically plump, oval seeds with an off-white to ivory color and a smooth, dry surface. The aroma is mild and faintly starchy. When simmered, they typically turn soft and powdery with a gentle, sweet, nutty flavor and no bitter core.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into sweet lotus seed soup with rock sugar
• Add to congee or rice porridge for a soft, starchy texture
• Include in herbal soup packs with red dates and longan
• Use in mooncakes, desserts, and seasonal festival dishes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, lotus seeds are a classic food-herb ingredient, often paired with red dates, longan, lily bulb, or Chinese yam in nourishing soups and congee. They are a familiar component of four-herb and eight-herb style decoctions and are widely used in autumn and winter tonics as well as everyday family desserts.

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