Lotus seeds or Lotus nuts are the seeds of plants in the genus , particularly the species . The seeds are of great importance to cuisine and are used extensively in and in . 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
Lotus starch: 62%
Protein: 16.6%
Fat: 2.0%
Usage: cake, food, tea