What is the true taste of lotus root starch

The true lotus root powder has a light and slightly sweet taste, with the unique fragrance of lotus root. After brewing, the taste is delicate and smooth. High quality lotus root powder has no obvious sourness or odor, natural sweetness without greasiness, light brown or slightly red color, and a semi transparent gel like appearance after brewing. The natural flavor of lotus root powder mainly comes from the starch and a small amount of soluble sugars in lotus roots. The lotus root powder produced by traditional techniques undergoes multiple processes such as cleaning, grinding, settling, and drying, preserving the original aroma of lotus roots. When brewing, quickly stir with boiling water to release a light sweet aroma similar to steamed lotus root. After entering the mouth, you can feel a soft aftertaste on your tongue. Poor quality lotus root starch may have abnormal taste due to the addition of starch or essence, such as being too sweet, sour or having a taste of kara. Some lotus root starch may exhibit different flavor characteristics due to differences in lotus root varieties or processing. The lotus root starch in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions has a high sweetness and a faint osmanthus fragrance; Due to the influence of water quality, Hubei Honghu lotus root starch has a fresher taste with a slight mineral sensation; Yunnan Plateau lotus root starch, on the other hand, has a high starch content and a more pronounced gelatinous texture due to the large temperature difference between day and night. If lotus root powder has a pungent chemical, burnt or moldy taste, it may be caused by improper storage or adulteration, and is not recommended for consumption.

When choosing lotus root powder, it is recommended to check whether the ingredient list is pure lotus root powder to avoid additives affecting the flavor. When brewing, first mix a small amount of warm water and then rinse with boiling water. It can be paired with osmanthus, red dates, etc. to increase the layering. Daily consumption should pay attention to the cooling nature of lotus root powder. For those with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, it is advisable to consume in small amounts or pair with ginger juice. When storing, it should be sealed and protected from light to prevent moisture and deterioration.