To explore the differences of phenolics from various parts of lotus root in content, composition and an-tioxidant activity, the free and bound phenolics from lotus root peel, node and edible part were respectively isola-ted.Their total phenolic and total flavonoid contents were measured, phenolic composition was identified by HPLC-MS method, and antioxidant activities including DPPH free radical scavenging ability, ABTS free radical scaven-ging ability and FRAP antioxidant ability were evaluated.The results confirmed that phenolic compounds in lotus root mainly existed as free, and both the co...