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Lily Bulb (Bai He)

Lilium lancifolium · Bǎi Hé Cooling

Delicate, sweet-savoury bulb petals that soften into soups and autumn-moistening sweet desserts.

Dried lily bulb petals have a delicate, slightly sweet flavour and a soft, yielding texture after simmering. They are a classic cool-season ingredient, combined with lotus seed, tremella or pear in light, moistening soups and desserts.

Nutrition Highlights

  • ✓Traditionally paired with pear for autumn dryness
  • ✓Contains saponins and gentle polysaccharides
  • ✓Light, delicate flavour for soups and desserts
  • ✓Pairs well in calming evening sweet soups

Everyday Food Uses

  • ●Simmered with snow pear and rock sugar
  • ●Cooked with lotus seed in evening congee
  • ●Stir-fried gently with celery and cashews
  • ●Added to light chicken or tofu soups

How to Enjoy

10–20g dried bulb per serving. Rinse, soak 15 minutes, then simmer until tender (about 20 minutes).

Modern Research

Lily bulb contains steroidal saponins and polysaccharides that modern in-vitro studies associate with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity, supporting continued interest in this traditional moistening food.

⚠ Cautions

Keep for occasional culinary use rather than daily high amounts during pregnancy. Very rare allergic reactions have been reported.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lily Bulb (Bai He)? +

Dried lily bulb petals have a delicate, slightly sweet flavour and a soft, yielding texture after simmering. They are a classic cool-season ingredient, combined with lotus seed, tremella or pear in light, moistening soups and desserts.

Lily Bulb (Bai He) How do I eat? +

10–20g dried bulb per serving. Rinse, soak 15 minutes, then simmer until tender (about 20 minutes).

Are there cautions for Lily Bulb (Bai He)? +

Keep for occasional culinary use rather than daily high amounts during pregnancy. Very rare allergic reactions have been reported.

Where can I buy Lily Bulb (Bai He)? +

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