Loading
Lotus root
Umami Information Center
Tokyo , Japan
They are cultivated in ponds and marshes. They contain a lot of the umami compound glutamic acid, and are also rich in vitamin C. And as rhizomes, they are rich in starch. Lotus root is used in kinpira, vinegared dishes, stewed dishes, fried foods, and more.
Season: November-February.
Levels of naturally occurring glutamate（mg/100g）：100
Show lessRead more
Details
- Title: Lotus root
Get the app
Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more
You are all set!
Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.