Hongze Lake Lotus Root Starch

Hongze Lake Lotus Root Starch

　　Pure natural lotus root starch that clears heat and cools blood, enriches blood and promotes tissue regeneration, beautifies and nourishes skin, benefits stomach and spleen, and nourishes blood. No additives. Benefits of lotus root starch: Fresh lotus root tastes sweet, has a neutral nature, can be eaten raw or cooked, and is used to treat thirst due to heat, disperse blood stasis, and promote tissue regeneration. Cooked lotus root is warm in nature and sweet in taste, beneficial for strengthening stomach and spleen, enriching blood, stopping diarrhea, and treating lung heat cough, restlessness and thirst, spleen deficiency diarrhea, loss of appetite, and various blood disorders.

　　There are many ways to consume pure lotus root starch, but the most common method is by mixing it with hot water. Two or three spoonfuls can make a bowl. A 500g pack can last two people quite a while — it’s very filling. Note: First soak the starch in cold boiled water until fully moistened, then pour in boiling water (preferably freshly boiled), stirring continuously. In just one minute, it turns into a “jelly” texture.

　　Source: Hongze District Information Center