Lotus seeds are the main raw material of lotus paste filling for lotus seed mooncakes. Lotus seeds are divided into red lotus seeds and white lotus seeds, so lotus seeds are also divided into red and white lotus seeds. Lotus seeds are the seeds of lotus, a plant in the family Lotus. When the fruits mature in autumn, the lotus chambers are cut, the fruits are taken out, and the peels are removed. After drying, they become red lotus seeds. After the red lotus seeds are processed and peeled, they become white lotus seeds. In terms of nutritional content, red and white lotus seeds are almost the same. They are both rich in protein, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron and various vitamins and other nutrients needed by the human body. They are foods suitable for all ages; from a medicinal perspective Look, lotus seeds have the effects of nourishing the body and replenishing qi, nourishing the heart and kidneys, sedating and calming the nerves, strengthening the spleen and stomach, etc. They can be used to treat weak constitutions or postpartum weakness of the spleen and stomach, upset and irritability, insomnia and dreaminess, loss of appetite, and women with blood deficiency and backache. , increased leucorrhea, spermatorrhea due to kidney qi deficiency in men, etc. Red lotus seeds are more used to replenish blood and beauty, while white lotus seeds are slightly better at replenishing qi. In terms of taste, white lotus seeds are soft and waxy after being boiled, with a fragrant and delicious fragrance, while red lotus seeds are not easy to treat. When cooked, the meat is hard and slightly astringent. By the way, I love the lotus seed mooncakes from Hong Xinglong. I hope it can help you!