This sticky food is lotus root powder, which is a gluten-free gray toner made of fresh lotus root by peeling, pulping and drying. The main component of lotus root starch is potato starch, which also contains nutrients such as glucose, carbohydrates, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium and iron.

Lotus root starch is easily soluble in water, and it is light gray or reddish colloidal translucent liquid after soaking in boiling water. Because fresh lotus root tastes sweet and cool, it will turn from cold to warm after being processed into lotus root powder, which is more conducive to human digestion. Lotus root powder has the effects of promoting fluid production, clearing away heat, nourishing blood and benefiting qi, nourishing stomach and strengthening spleen. It is called a green and natural nourishing product, which is favored by female friends, especially in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.