No, the value of the lotus seed itself is not in its fruit, but its germ, the most medicinal value! Even if it's bitter, you have to eat it! It can kill intestinal bacteria and has the effect of resisting the fission of cancer cells! The fruit of the lotus seed is the pei leaf, which is also an important nutrient! So eat it all together! Otherwise it is removed during processing! This way the herb is the best!