Can lotus root be put in the refrigerator?

Lotus root is a common home-cooked dish and a food that many people like to eat. Everyone knows that fresh lotus root tastes the best, but sometimes people cannot eat the lotus root in time for various reasons. At this time, the lotus root needs to be stored properly. So, can lotus root be stored in the refrigerator? Actually, you can, but before putting the lotus root in the refrigerator, you need to wrap it in a plastic bag.

1. Can lotus root be kept fresh in the refrigerator?

After washing the fresh lotus root, pack it in a fresh-keeping bag and put it in a fresh-keeping layer for storage. There is another method that is more suitable for cleaning the mud on the lotus root. Choose a container of appropriate size, put the lotus root in it, add clean water until the lotus root is submerged in the water. Change the water with cold water every 1 to 2 days, and it can be kept fresh for 1 to 2 months.

2. Can lotus root be eaten after it turns yellow after being cut?

As long as it doesn’t have any spoiled smell, you can eat it. If you don't want the color to change, you can soak it in water after cutting. Fresh lotus root will turn yellow after losing moisture. If the outer skin is damaged or stored at low temperature, the damaged area or skin will turn black (similar to a banana).

3. How long does it take to cook lotus root?

If you like crispy lotus root, boil it for 2-5 minutes after the water boils. If you like soft lotus root, boil it for more than 10 minutes after the water boils.

4. Nutritional value of lotus root

1. Clear away heat and cool blood

Lotus root is cold in nature when used raw, and has the effect of clearing heat and cooling blood, and can be used to treat febrile diseases; lotus root is sweet and liquid, and is especially beneficial for those with fever, thirst, epistaxis, hemoptysis, and bleeding.

2. Laxative and antidiarrheal, invigorating the spleen and stimulating appetite

Lotus root contains mucus protein and dietary fiber, which can combine with bile salts in the human body, cholesterol and triglycerides in food, and excrete them from the feces, thereby reducing the absorption of lipids. Lotus root exudes a unique fragrance and also contains tannins, which have certain effects on strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea. It can increase appetite, promote digestion, stimulate the appetite and strengthen the stomach. It is beneficial for people with poor appetite and loss of appetite to recover their health.

3. Nourishes blood and promotes muscle growth

Lotus root has high nutritional value and is rich in trace elements such as iron and calcium. It is also rich in plant protein, vitamins and starch. It has obvious effects of replenishing qi and blood and enhancing human immunity. Therefore, Chinese medicine calls it: "It can nourish the middle and the spirit, and increase energy and strength."

4. Stop bleeding and relieve blood stasis

Lotus root contains a large amount of tannic acid, which has the effect of constricting blood vessels and can be used to stop bleeding. Lotus root can also cool blood and disperse blood. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it can stop bleeding without leaving blood stasis, and is an excellent food therapy for febrile blood diseases.