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Lotus Roots : 1. Heat and cool blood: Lotus root born with cold, with heat and cooling effect, can be used to treat hot disease; lotus root sweet and more liquid, fever thirst, Nvxue, hemoptysis, blood is particularly useful. 2. Laxative diarrhea, spleen appetizer: Lotus lotus contains mucin and dietary fiber, with the human body, the cholesterol and triglycerides in the human body, so that it is discharged from the feces, thereby reducing the absorption of lipids. Lotus root exudes a unique fragrance, but also contains tannins, there is a certain spleen diarrhea effect, can increase appetite, promote digestion, open stomach health, beneficial to poor appetite, loss of appetite were restored to health. 3. Yi Xue Sheng muscle: Lotus nutrient value is very high, rich in iron, calcium and other trace elements, plant protein, vitamins and starch content is also very rich, there are obvious tonic blood, enhance the role of human immunity. Therefore, Chinese medicine called it: "the main fill in the spirit of God. 4. Hemostasis stasis: Lotus root contains a lot of tannic acid, a contraction of blood vessels, can be used to stop bleeding. Lotus can also cooling blood, blood, Chinese medicine that hemostasis without leaving stasis, is the disease of hyperthermia diet to share.

Color: black/ white. Moisture: 13% max. Foreign matter: 1% max. Broken kernels: 0.5% max. Process: clean, remove shell, dry. Origin: DongThap, Vietnam. Packaging: PE bag 1 kg NW then in 25 kg PP bag, 1*20'fcl =15 tons. Price: please contact for updated price. Payment & delivery: L/C at sight or T/T 30% in advance. Lead time: 3 weeks/ 1*20'FCL.

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PRODUCT INFO Lotus root is an oblong, tubular rhizome or stem that grows underground in bodies of water, averaging 5-10 centimeters in diameter and 10-20 centimeters in length. Appearing like underwater sausage links, the rhizomes are connected to other rhizomes via smaller roots creating groupings of 3 to 5 and can grow to be over one meter in length as a whole. When young, Lotus root has a firm texture with light purple to white skin that transforms into a brown-beige hue with darker brown speckling when mature. Underneath the thin skin, the flesh ranges in color from ivory to white and is crisp, light, and starchy. There are also numerous, symmetrical, air pockets patterned into a pinwheel shape in the flesh that extend the entire length of the rhizome. Lotus root has a dense and crunchy texture with a nutty and sweet flavor, similar to that of a water chestnut or taro root. The younger roots are more tender and used for fresh culinary purposes, whereas mature roots are used in extended cooking applications to develop a tender, potato-like texture. Considered a good source of energy as it is high in carbohydrates. It also contains vitamin C, manganese, zinc, iron, copper, vitamin B, potassium, and magnesium. USES Lotus root is best suited for cooked applications such as steaming, frying, braising, stir-frying, and boiling. After peeling the root, it should be immersed in acidulated water using vinegar or citrus to prevent discoloration. Lotus root can be blanched just slightly to remove any bitterness, cooled, and added to salads or crudite. It can also be sliced and braised until tender in soups, stir-fried, battered and fried into tempura, or thinly sliced and baked into chips. In India, Lotus root is boiled, mashed, and added to vegetarian kofta, which is a dumpling dish paired with spicy sauces. A traditional Korean dessert also utilizes Lotus root with soy sauce, honey, and sesame seeds called yeongun bokkum. Lotus roots pair well with mushrooms, peppers, snap peas, snow peas, asparagus, corn, celery, cucumber, oyster sauce, peanuts, red beans, and sesame seeds. Lotus root will keep up to two weeks when stored whole, wrapped in damp paper towels, and placed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Sliced Lotus root can be stored in an acidulated water solution for a couple of days, or it can be frozen for long-term storage. SEASON Lotus root is available year-round, with a peak season in the fall.

PRODUCT INFO Lotus stem (Sai Bua) are the edible parts of the lotus flower which is found under water. It is usually crunchy and is fairly sweet and has a flavor like water chestnut. It has a delicate flavor. Almost all parts of the plant like the root, young flower stalks, seeds, etc. are edible. The stem is lime green in color with a whitish flesh. Store it in the refrigerator; it lasts for about a week. Lotus stem is very healthy being a great source of dietary fiber. It contains minerals like copper, iron, zinc, magnesium and manganese. It boosts the production of red blood cells. It has a high content of vitamin C which helps to protect our body from scurvy and increases immunity. USES Lotus stem is eaten raw when added in salads. Its salad along with pork and prawns is a delicacy in many popular cultures. Lotus stem curry is prepared by boiling or stir-frying the stem. The curry is a good accompaniment for rotis and rice. SEASONS Lotus stem is available year-round.