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Lotus Seeds
- Round to short oval dried seeds
- Cream-coloured peeled kernels
- Small central hole where the germ may be removed
Dry goods & condiments
Lotus Seeds
Round to short oval dried seeds; Cream-coloured peeled kernels; Small central hole where the germ may be removed.
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3 identity clues
- Round to short oval dried seeds
- Cream-coloured peeled kernels
- Small central hole where the germ may be removed
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 蓮子
- English
- Lotus Seeds
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Biji teratai
- Tagalog
- Buto ng lotus
How to identify it
Check these features together: Round to short oval dried seeds; Cream-coloured peeled kernels; Small central hole where the germ may be removed. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Lotus Seeds, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Ginkgo Nuts
- Oval seeds in hard shells
- Pale beige shells and yellow-green kernels
- Smooth solid kernels after shelling
How to identify it
Lotus Seeds: Round to short oval dried seeds. For Ginkgo Nuts, look for oval seeds in hard shells. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Cook in sweet lotus-seed soup or savoury soup.
Choosing & preparing
Check whether the hard germ remains, rinse, then soak and cook according to the recipe.
Storage
Retain the original label and keep sealed in a cool dry place against moisture and pests; follow dates and opening instructions and refrigerate hydrated or cooked portions promptly.
Helper tip
For Lotus Seeds, check round to short oval dried seeds. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要蓮子，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Lotus Seeds, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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