Crunchy Lotus Root 

Crunchy, delicate flavored, lotus root is an edible rhizome (root) of the lotus plant. Almost all the parts of the plant: root, young flower stalks, and seeds are being employed in the cuisine.

Lotus root is one of the moderate calories root-vegetable. 100g root-stem provides about 74 calories. Nevertheless, it is composed of many health-benefiting phytonutrients, minerals, and vitamins.

Lotus root is an excellent source of vitamin-C. 100 g root provides 44 mg or 73% of daily-recommended values. Vitamin-C is a powerful water-soluble antioxidant that is essential for collagen synthesis inside the human body.