In Thailand, everyone is given a unique opportunity to taste raw lotus seeds, taking them directly from the flower boxes. Lotus seeds are an original product that resembles nuts in shape and taste. Their taste reminded me very much of our hazelnuts of milky ripeness. By the way, a fairly high-quality coffee substitute is made from lotus seeds. They have an excellent calming effect (much more effective than the banal valerian), they are often recommended to combat insomnia, palpitations and excessive psychological stress. It is a good source of protein, so this product is actively used in traditional Chinese cooking as one of the key soup ingredients. Lotus seeds contain.