White Lotus Seeds Jian Ning Lian Zi 500g Core Removed Dried Seeds for Soup and Congee

White Lotus Seeds, known in TCM as Lian Zi (莲子), from Nelumbo nucifera. These are dried, core-removed seeds supplied as edible agricultural produce, naturally sun-dried and packed in bulk. In TCM theory, lotus seeds are considered sweet and astringent in flavor and associated with the spleen, kidney, and heart channels. Traditionally valued in daily herbal cooking, they are commonly simmered in soups, congee, and sweet desserts. Store in a cool, dry place and use according to personal preference or professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried white lotus seeds with cores removed for convenient cooking
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera known in TCM as Lian Zi
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing described
• 500g bulk pack suitable for households and repeated use
• Traditionally used in soups, congee, and herbal desserts

Quality & Sensory

These seeds typically appear creamy white with a smooth, firm texture. They have a mild, starchy aroma and, when simmered, turn soft and tender with a gentle, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups with pork ribs, chicken, or other herbs
• Cook into congee or rice porridge for a mild, nourishing meal
• Add to sweet desserts such as lotus seed soup or dessert soups
• Combine with red dates, goji berries, or lily bulbs in herbal cooking

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, lotus seeds are a familiar kitchen herb often paired with red dates, longan, lily bulbs, or Chinese yam in slow-cooked soups and congee. They are a common ingredient in seasonal and festive dishes, including eight-treasure congee and sweet lotus seed desserts. Core-removed seeds are preferred for everyday cooking, as the green germ is traditionally considered more bitter.

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