1. Appearance

Red lotus root is also called seven-hole lotus root. In fact, the appearance of this lotus root is not fiery red, but just a little yellow. , in appearance, it is shorter and thicker.

White lotus root is also called nine-hole lotus root. This kind of lotus root has a snow-white appearance, is relatively slender and straight, and has a smooth skin.

Red lotus root:

White lotus root:

2. Taste

The taste of red lotus root is worse than that of white lotus root On the previous point, the taste of red lotus root is rough and there will be a bitter taste when you taste it carefully.

The taste of white lotus root is a bit crisper, and if you taste it carefully, you will have a sweet taste.

3. Method

Red lotus root is more suitable for making soup, because red lotus root has a rough texture, low water content and a high starch content, so this kind of soup is used in daily life. Lotus root is used to make soup.

White lotus root has a crisp and juicy texture and can be stir-fried or served cold while retaining the texture of the lotus root itself.

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