Mycotoxin risks in lotus seeds: six tips for preventing mould during storage
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- Taiwan Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare
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- Traditional Chinese
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- 2026-07-17
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Supports: lotus seed packaging · mould indicators · sealed refrigerated or frozen storage · discard mouldy batches
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- 蓮子也會藏真菌毒素危機？掌握防霉保存6重點
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- 臺灣衛生福利部食品藥物管理署
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- lotus seed packaging · mould indicators · sealed refrigerated or frozen storage · discard mouldy batches
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Lotus seeds · What to buy
Taiwan FDA recommends intact packaging and evenly coloured seeds. Avoid dark spots, unnatural darkening, clumping or unusual smell. Check that the food is lotus seed, and whether it is fresh, dried and de-cored; green embryo information is separate.
Lotus seeds · Cleaning before cooking
Before cooking, inspect and rinse sound food seeds with clean water. Rinsing does not rescue mouldy seeds: Taiwan FDA says removing visible bad pieces or washing may not remove contamination extending into other parts. Discard an abnormal batch.
Lotus seeds · Keeping dry, fresh and cooked forms
Keep lotus seeds cool and dry; Taiwan FDA recommends sealing unused portions and refrigerating or freezing to reduce moisture and mould risk. Buy only what you can use soon and inspect regularly. Discard mouldy, discoloured or off-smelling seeds rather than trimming and boiling them.