Per 100 grams of dry matter, Chuzhou Bailian contains 15.9 protein, 2.8 fat, 3.9 minerals, and 70.1 carbohydrates. It is rich in vitamin C and can improve the body's immunity. Lotus seeds contain 89 mg of calcium per 100 g and phosphorus content of up to 285 mg. Although potassium is less than 2.1 mg, it ranks first among all animal and plant foods.

Lotus seeds, also known as lotus seeds and lotus rice, are the mature seeds of lotus, a perennial aquatic herbaceous plant of the Nymphaeaceae family. Lotus seeds mature gradually from the beginning of summer to the beginning of winter. Those harvested before and after the Great Heat are called Fulian, also known as Summer Lotus, which have sufficient nutrients, plump grains, and thick meat with good quality; those harvested after the beginning of autumn are called Qiulian, which have slender grains, slightly poor swelling capacity, and hard japonica in the mouth.

Lotus seeds have been recognized as a delicious and nourishing product suitable for all ages since ancient times. They can be eaten in many ways, such as garnishing dishes, making soups, stewing soups, making preserves, and making pastries. Lotus seed porridge is made by boiling lotus seeds and japonica rice together. After they are cooked, add rock sugar or white sugar and stew for a while before eating. Rock sugar lotus seeds are made by soaking lotus seeds to absorb water, adding rock sugar, steaming them, and then simmering them thickly for consumption.

Lotus seeds are the seeds of the aquatic herbaceous plant of the Nymphaeaceae family. They are "both food and medicine" announced by the Ministry of Health. They are mostly used as high-end tonics among the people. Chinese medical classics of all dynasties record that lotus seeds have the functions of nourishing the mind and calming the nerves, strengthening the brain and improving intelligence, eliminating fatigue, calming, strengthening the heart, and anti-aging. Lotus seeds are rich in protein and various vitamins. In particular, the content of potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are essential minerals for the human body, is much higher than that of ordinary vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs, and aquatic products. Trace minerals zinc and selenium are of great significance to improving human immune function, promoting growth and development, maintaining normal reproductive functions, and anti-tumor and anti-AIDS. The zinc and selenium content of lotus seeds are also significantly higher than that of ordinary foods. Lishui was known as Chuzhou in ancient times. Chuzhou white lotus was abundant in Chuzhou white lotus more than 1,400 years ago. The central production area is Yuanfuling Township, Liandu District, Lishui City. The soil is rich in cations such as potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium. The Chuzhou white lotus produced has the characteristics of "large and round grains, The five characteristics of "white color, fullness, soft meat and sweet taste", and the Chuzhou white lotus retains the lotus stamens, making it more comprehensive and rich in nutrition.

Lotus seed main nutritional composition table (per 100 grams of dry matter) Energy 344 kcal potassium 846 mg protein 17.2 g sodium 5.1 mg fat 2.0 g calcium 97 mg dietary fiber 3.0 g magnesium 242 mg carbohydrate 64.2 g iron 3.6 mg ash 4.1 g manganese 8.23 ??mg vitamin B1 0.16 μg zinc 2.78 mg vitamin B2 0.08 μg copper 1.33 mg niacin 4.2 mg phosphorus 553 mg vitamin C 5 mg selenium 3.36 μg vitamin E 2.71 mg According to the 1991 edition of "Food Composition" by People's Medical Publishing House surface".