In general, lotus root starch is a white or pink transparent paste with a very soft and refreshing taste. If the lotus root starch is milky white, it proves that it has not been washed successfully.
But at this time, lotus root starch does not contain toxic substances, and you can eat it if you want to continue eating it, but it tastes bad and is not easy to digest and absorb, so it is not recommended to eat it directly, and it is recommended to eat it after re-processing.
2 Lotus root starch is milky white. How to remedy it? Reheat in a microwave oven or a small pot.
If lotus root starch rushes out like water, it can still be saved. If you have a microwave oven at home, you can put it in a special bowl for microwave oven, and then turn it to medium-high heat for about 30-60 seconds. At this time, the lotus root starch can be restored to a sticky state.
If you don't have a microwave oven, you can also pour it into a small pot and heat it with fire while stirring until the lotus root starch becomes sticky.
3 Will lotus root starch get fat after eating it? If you eat too much, you may.
Lotus root starch contains more starch and higher carbohydrate content. If you eat too much, your calorie intake will exceed the standard. If the intake is not enough, excess calories may be converted into fat in the body, increasing the possibility of getting fat.
Therefore, when eating lotus root starch, we should also reduce the intake of other carbohydrates appropriately, and need to eat it in moderation, and eat it with other meat, vegetables, fruits and so on.
4 Can lotus root starch nourish the stomach? It has a certain effect on nourishing the stomach.
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, lotus root starch is flat and contains more starch, which will gelatinize at high temperature. After eating, it can play the role of invigorating spleen, stimulating appetite, clearing away heat and promoting fluid production, stopping diarrhea and eliminating dampness. So for some people with bad stomach, it is appropriate to eat some lotus root starch.
But now many lotus root starch will add some sugar in the production process, so for some people with high blood sugar, if they want to eat lotus root starch, it is recommended to choose sugar-free and eat less.