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The lotus plants are used in a variety of dishes. The most commonly used parts of the lotus plant used in cooking are the roots and stems. Stems are great in salads, and the petals can be eaten raw, but it is advised that they be cooked first to avoid parasites. The lotus stamens are dried and made into tea while the lotus roots are often pickled. Fresh lotus roots have a brownish-orange color. The older the root is the darker brown the root becomes. The root has a slightly bitter flavor, but when peeled, a lot of the bitterness is removed.

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