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Lotus seeds or Lotus nuts are the seeds of plants in the genus Nelumbo, particularly the species Nelumbo nucifera. The seeds are most commonly sold in the shelled and dried form. Fresh lotus seeds are relatively uncommon in the market except in areas of lotus root and seed production, where they are sometimes sold as a raw snack. |
Chinese medicinal foods: When cooked in clear soups, lotus seeds are believed in Chinese medicine to "clear heat" nutritious and restorative to one's health, which may explain the prevalence of their use in Chinese cuisine. Other ingredients that are considered "cooling" or restorative in Chinese medicines, which are often cooked in a sweetened soup with lotus seeds include |
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