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Lotus Root Flour is a granular, off-white or slightly greyish starch made from the roots (technically, rhizomes) of lotus water lilies ("Nelumbo nucifera").
It is expensive.
An instant lotus root starch is also made.
Hangzhou area in Jiangsu province in Eastern China particularly known for its production.
Substitutes
Water chestnut starch, Cornstarch
Nutrition
Gluten-free (obviously). Chinese folk medicine ascribes many virtues to it.
Also called:  Lotus Flour
Lotus Root Powder
See Also
Lotus
Other entries for Thickeners
Alginic Acid, Arrowroot, Carrageen, Cassava Flour, Clear Jel, Gelatin, Genugel, Guar Gum, Lecithin, Locust Bean Gum, Lotus Root Flour, Marshmallow Powder, Panade, Pectin, Roux, Tapioca, Xanthan Gum
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