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How many kilograms of freeze-dried lotus seeds fit in a 20ft container?
About 550 cartons, or 3,850–5,500 kg net, in a 20ft dry container; about 1,100 cartons, or 7.7–11 t net, in a 40ft…

What HS code do freeze-dried lotus seeds ship under?
Plain freeze-dried lotus seeds ship under HS 1212.99 (EU CN 1212 99 95), the code on the Vietnam export declaration. Seasoned, roasted…

Is makhana the same as lotus seed?
No. Makhana is the seed of Euryale ferox, the prickly water lily, popped into a light white puff. Lotus seed is the…

Which lotus seed format fits your congee, dessert, tea or snack line, and do you still need to soak it?
Buy whole kernels where the consumer sees the seed: a snack bag, a dessert cup, a visible-kernel filling. In congee, sweet soups…

What does 100 g of lotus seeds put on your nutrition label, dried or freeze-dried?
About 20 g of protein, 11 g of fibre and 1,410 mg of potassium per 100 g of freeze-dried lotus seeds, with…