Is lotus root a fruit or a vegetable?

Is lotus root a fruit or a vegetable?

Lotus root is a kind of vegetable, also called jade shoots, jade nodes, etc. It is a plant of the Nelumbo family and an aquatic vegetable. It usually needs to be cooked before it can be eaten and cannot be eaten raw. It is mostly mature and available in September and October.

Nutritional value of lotus root

Lotus root has a sweet, tender and juicy texture and tastes crisp and refreshing. Common ways to eat it include cold lotus root, lotus root stewed with pork bones, lotus root with glutinous rice, lotus root braised with pork knuckles, lotus root meatballs, fried lotus root cakes, etc.

1. Stop bleeding and relieve blood stasis: The tuber of lotus root contains tannic acid, which has the effect of constricting blood vessels and stopping bleeding and relieving blood stasis.

2. Replenish qi and blood: Lotus root contains iron, calcium, food protein, vitamins and other substances, which can replenish qi and blood and enhance the body's immunity.

Lotus root origin and planting

Lotus root originated in India. Common production areas in my country include Shandong, Zhejiang, Henan, Jiangsu, Hubei, Hebei, Guangdong and other provinces. Among them, Baoying lotus root in Jiangsu is relatively famous, with rich lotus root fragrance and excellent taste.

Lotus root has high requirements for temperature and is best planted in spring from April to May. It requires a soil rich in organic matter and to be clay. The pH value of the soil is best between 6-8.5.