Dried Mushroom

Dried Shiitake Mushroom (16oz/bag) These delicious, dried mushrooms are a perfect ingredient that will bring the umami out of your dishes! Add dashi to experience the true Shiitake flavor! Also delicious in Shiitake mushroom broth! Shiitake mushroom benefits:  Fights obesity Supports immune function Destroys cancer cells Supports cardiovascular health Contains antimicrobial properties Boosts energy and brain function Provides vitamin D Promotes skin health From the manufacturer:  Shiitake Mushroom is the top grade among shiitake mushrooms and is known as "Mountain Treasure". It is well-known at home and abroad for its large size, thick mushroom, low water content, and long shelf life. It is known for its cleanliness and high reputation. It is also called "precious Delicacy" due to its beautiful and crispy appearance.

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东北野生滑子蘑 7oz. 滑子蘑是新型的食用菌类，因口感润滑而得名。本产品经过精心筛选袋装，不含任何防腐剂和添加剂；其味道鲜嫩，香味浓郁，具有很高的营养价值。 Silky mushroom is a new type of mushroom. Because its texture is smooth and tender, which is why it got its name. It was carefully hand picked and packed without any additives or preservatives. Enjoy a fresh and delicate taste of mushroom that comes with high nutrition value. 

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茶花菇4-5cm（16oz）  Size: 4cm-5cm 茶花菇一般是指香菇中的花菇的一种，花菇是菌中之星、菇中皇后。茶花菇的由来是因为初期裂开的花纹受到淋雨，会遇水氧化，慢慢愈合变得不明显形成的，比普通花菇肉更厚、香气更浓郁。 茶花菇味道鲜美，不仅可以用来做烹制主菜，还可以做配菜来调味. 含有蛋白质和脂肪、粗纤维、维生素、磷。花菇还富含钙和铁，一些蛋白质， Dried Mushroom / Camellia  (16oz/bag) Size: 4cm-5cm   Softer in texture and easier to cook than Shiitake; it is suitable for stir-frying and soups.  Camellia mushrooms are delicious and can be used not only for cooking main dishes but also as side dishes for seasoning.  Contains Protein and fat Crude fiber Vitamins, phosphorus, calcium, and iron  Camellia mushroom generally refers to a kind of mushroom called the star of mushrooms and the queen of mushrooms. The origin of the camellia mushroom is that the initial cracked pattern is exposed to rain and is oxidized in water so that the faceted pattern appears on top. It is thicker and more fragrant than ordinary mushrooms. Dried mushroom benefits:  Fights obesity Supports immune function Supports cardiovascular health Contains antimicrobial properties Boosts energy and brain function Provides vitamin D Promotes skin health

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Dried Mushroom/Shiitake 4-5CM (16OZ/BAG) Size: 4cm-5cm   Shiitake mushroom is a kind of shiitake mushroom, and it is also a good nutritional product. It contains many essential elements for human body, such as protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and so on. Long-term consumption can fight cancer and lower blood pressure. The usual practice is to wash it first, soak it until soft, and then make soup or stir-fry it with chicken or beef. Contains Protein and fat Crude fiber Vitamins, phosphorus, calcium, and iron  Dried mushroom benefits:  Fights obesity Supports immune function Supports cardiovascular health Contains antimicrobial properties Boosts energy and brain function Provides vitamin D Promotes skin health

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Premium Dried Shiitake Mushroom Gift Box (7oz/14oz) 特級 椎茸 天白花菇 礼盒 Size: 4cm-5cmShiitake mushrooms are one of the most popular mushrooms worldwide. They are prized for their rich, savory taste and diverse health benefits. Compounds in shiitake may help fight cancer, boost immunity, and support heart health. Shiitake mushrooms contain eritadenine, a compound known to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. They also contain beta-glucans that reduce inflammation and help prevent the intestines from absorbing cholesterol. Support immune health:  Shiitake are rich in polysaccharides like lentinans and other beta-glucans. Premium Shiitake Mushroom are among the highest quality Shiitake's available. One direct indicator of high quality mushrooms are the fissures which develop along the surface of the cap.  This premium selected Shiitake mushroom the taste is delicate and delicious. Great protein substitute: these white flower shiitake mushroom are rich in nutrients, vitamins B group and also a great alterative for protein. Storage Method: Please store in a cool and dry place away for direct sunlight. How to prepare dried shiitake mushrooms Cover the mushrooms in boiling water. Cover to stop heat from escaping. Soak for 20 minutes.  The mushrooms should almost double in size. Strain the liquid and use in stocks, congee, and soups. ...  Discard the stems – they're too tough to eat. Slice the mushrooms and add to stir-fries, soups, and curries. Basic Shiitake Tea Ingredients 3 dried shiitake  3 ½ cups spring or filtered water A few drops of naturally fermented soy sauce or ¼ tsp. miso Soak dried mushrooms in water for 30 minutes, or until they are soft. Finely chop the mushrooms. Place in a pot with soaking water. Gently bring to boil. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add soy sauce toward the end or add miso when it is warm not simmering.   From the manufacturer:  Dried mushrooms can be divided into 18 grades according to their size, thickness and pattern, but many grades of mushrooms have disappeared in Hong Kong. Shiitake mushrooms are the most advanced, but the output is very small, with an annual output of about 50 kg. The mushroom shape is full and thick, the pattern is very obvious, and the white body is also the most refreshing.

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云南特产山珍 羊肚菌 羊肚菌是世界公认的著名珍稀食药兼用菌，其香味独特，营养丰富，功能齐全，食效显著．富含多种人体需要的氨基酸和有机锗，具补肾、壮阳、补脑，提神等功效。允其抗癌作用明显，对肌瘤细胞有强烈抑制作用，具有较高的食用价值和医用价值，在美国被称为“陆地鱼”，一直被欧美等发达国家作为人体营养的高级补品。 泡发羊肚菌水的量要适度，以刚刚浸过菇面为宜，大约二三十分钟后水变成酒红色，羊肚菌完全变软即可捞出洗净备用，发菌的酒红色原汤经沉淀泥砂后要用于烧菜，炖汤。 推荐食谱 羊肚菌鸡汤 主要功效：益胃消食、理气化痰 推荐人群：需要提高免疫力的人群  材料：光鸡半只，羊肚菌（干）20克，干淮山20克，红枣3枚，元肉3克，杞子2克，生姜数片（2-3人量）。 制作方法：光鸡洗净斩件，氽水备用；羊肚菌洗净后用温水泡发半小时；将所有材料加入汤煲中，加水1.5-2升，以武火煮15分钟后改文火煲一个小时，加入少量食盐调味即可。 Yunnan specialty Shan Zhen Morel Mushrooms  Morels are one of the most desired wild mushrooms in the world. They are not farmed like grocery store mushrooms, cremini, portobello, oyster, etc. but gathered in the wild. The part that we eat is the fruiting body of the underground organism called mycelium that has a complex symbiotic relationship with trees. Morels are delicious. Even people who don’t like mushrooms often love morels because of their meaty texture and earthy, nutty flavor. Morels are a precious food and medicine with rich nutrition and remarkable effects. Rich in amino acids and organic germanium, morels nourish the kidney and brain. They are aphrodisiac. Morels will generally contain significant amounts of Iron, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Riboflavin and a decent dose of Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Selenium, Thiamine, Vitamins E and B6. Morels are also loaded with antioxidants, balance blood sugar, and repair liver-damage. Plus, they are high in protein and fiber. Morels’ anti-cancer effects are obvious, it has a strong inhibitory effect on fibroids cells. It has been called "land fish" in the United States and used as a high-quality neutraceutical supplement in developed countries in Europe and the United States. Morel Chicken Soup  Main effects: “Yiweixiaoshi,” regulating Qi and reducing phlegm, which means it improves digestion and immunity.  Ingredients: for 2-3 persons ½ chicken (3 grams of raw meat) 20 grams of morel mushrooms (dried) 20 grams of dried huai shan (Rhizoma Dioscorea, Chinese white yam) 3 red dates (jujube) 2 grams of goji berries  2 slices of raw ginger, chopped Cooking method:  Wash and chop the chicken into pieces, reserve the pieces in cold water. Soak the mushrooms in warm water for 1/2 hour after washing. Discard the water. Rinse the dates and goji berries. Add all ingredients to the soup pot, add 1.5-2 liters (6-8 cups) of water. Cook for 15 minutes on high heat, skim off any foam from the water to remove excess fat, and simmer on low heat for one hour. Add a small amount of salt to season.

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精選 天白 金钱菇 冬菇 椎茸 尺寸 size: 4cm - 5cm 种幼小型、未开伞的香菇的商品名。呈小圆形，收缩得很紧扎，肉头厚实，根蒂短小，因像铜板般形状，故得此名。 有人以为，香菇大的才好，却不知大而薄根蒂很长，远不如金钱菇味香而富有营养。金钱菇不但具有清香味鲜的独特风味，而且含有大量的对人体有益的营养物质。具有调节人体新陈代谢、帮助消化、降低血压、减少胆固醇、预防肝硬变、消除胆结石、防治佝偻病等功效。 Dried Mushroom Shiitake mushroom benefits:  Fights obesity Supports immune function Destroys cancer cells Supports cardiovascular health Contains antimicrobial properties Boosts energy and brain function Provides vitamin D Promotes skin health How to prepare dried shiitake mushrooms Cover the mushrooms in boiling water. Soak for 20 minutes.  The mushrooms should double in size. Strain the liquid and use it in stocks, congee, and soups...  Discard the stems – they're too tough to eat. Slice the mushrooms and add to stir-fries, soups, and curries. Basic Shiitake Tea Ingredients 3 dried shiitake  3 ½ cups spring or filtered water A few drops of naturally fermented soy sauce or ¼ tsp. miso Soak dried mushrooms in water for 30 minutes, or until they are soft. Finely chop the mushrooms. Place in a pot with the soaking water. Gently bring to boil. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add soy sauce toward the end or add miso when it is warm not simmering.

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金裝髮菜 (2 oz/包) 广东人取“发”(fà)的谐音“发”(fā)而写成“发菜”，意为发财，广东通用简体字后，一律简化成“发”，使之变为互通，在农历新年的广东菜式中更为常见。 发菜始见载于清代李渔（1611-约1679年）《闲情偶记》，“菜有色相最奇而为《本草》、《食物志》诸书之所不载者，则西秦所产生之头发菜是也浸以滚水，拌以姜醋，其可口倍于藕丝、鹿角菜。” 上等的发菜颜色乌黑而丝长，煮出来的汤水呈红色。市面上有假发菜出售，多以粟米须或金鱼水草染黑仿制。要辨别真假，可用水试浸发菜，真发菜浸水后变粗发涨，且不易折断。外形整齐、长度约10厘米的发菜为佳，不要选太细密的，不要有油污味。 食譜： 金钱发菜 【材料】：发菜，鸡蛋，鸡胸肉. 【做法】： 发菜泡发；鸡蛋两个，蛋清和蛋黄分开放，蛋黄加盐胡椒面打散摊成蛋黄饼。切成条。 蛋清加淀粉打散摊成蛋皮。 鸡胸肉剁成馅，加盐，胡椒面，蚝油水，拌成鸡肉馅。 蛋皮上面摊上鸡肉馅。 铺上发菜，中间放切成条的蛋黄条。 卷成条，放入蒸锅，大火蒸五分钟左右。 蒸好出锅的发菜卷，切成一厘米厚的片，摆盘。 Black Moss/ Fa Cai (2 oz/bag) Black moss is a bacterium (Nostoc flagelliforme) that grows in specific parts of China. Black Moss looks like dried hair tightly compressed together when raw. Once cooked, it resembles silky, luscious hair. Also known as fat choy which sounds like “good fortune” in Cantonese: gong hei fat choy! thus making it a favorite during Chinese New Year. Besides bringing in good fortune, it brings health benefits. . . [eaten in small amounts] It is low in fat and cholesterol and is often thought to be quite nutritious. It’s effect is cooling in nature, reducing heat and phlegm. It is also said to contain high protein and carbohydrates, as well as aid the production of blood cells due to its high iron content. Babies, young children, and pregnant women should consume it with caution and in limited quantities. https://www.getdoc.com/black-moss-nutritional-value/ Braised Mushroom with Black Moss recipe From: https://www.etfoodvoyage.com/2018/02/16/mushroom-black-moss-recipe/ Ingredients: 30g Black Moss   12 Dried Black Mushrooms  (optional) 8-10 Dried Oysters / 1-2 Dried Scallop Soy Sauce Oyster Sauce 2 Scallions, cut to separate white and green parts 1-2 inches Ginger, sliced and smashed 1 tbsp Corn Starch   1 tsp Sugar How to Make: Gently rinse off any dirt on the dried mushrooms and then soak them for a few hours, or preferably overnight. Reserve the mushroom water. Take the now-rehydrated mushrooms out, give them a little rinse and cut the stem off. Marinate the mushrooms with a little splash of oil, a tablespoon of soy sauce, a tablespoon of oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch. Give each mushroom a quick little “massage” to get the marinade in. Set aside for 15 minutes. Soak the Fat Choy [black moss] for 15 minutes. Separately, soak the dried oysters for 15 minutes as well if using. Make sure you rinse through the oysters properly to loosen any dirt or particles. Discard the water. Heat the pot with 1-2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Fry the ginger until fragrant. Briefly smash the white parts of the scallions and then add it into the pot. Cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly caramelized. Add in the mushrooms and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Stir in soy sauce and oyster sauce, a tablespoon each. Pour in half of the reserved mushroom water and then add in more water until it’s covering the food. Put the lid on, reduce to medium heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in dried oysters / dried scallops (if using) and stir-fry for another minute. Next, add in the fat choy [black moss] and gently mix everything together. Add more water and simmer for 20 minutes, covered.  Uncover, turn the heat back up to high. The liquid should have been reduced by now. Stir in the sliced green parts of the scallions. Mix and turn the heat off. Serve immediately.

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特级 甘肃 发菜 髮菜（4 oz/盒） 广东人取“发”(fà)的谐音“发”(fā)而写成“发菜”，意为发财，广东通用简体字后，一律简化成“发”，使之变为互通，在农历新年的广东菜式中更为常见。 发菜始见载于清代李渔（1611-约1679年）《闲情偶记》，“菜有色相最奇而为《本草》、《食物志》诸书之所不载者，则西秦所产生之头发菜是也浸以滚水，拌以姜醋，其可口倍于藕丝、鹿角菜。” 上等的发菜颜色乌黑而丝长，煮出来的汤水呈红色。市面上有假发菜出售，多以粟米须或金鱼水草染黑仿制。要辨别真假，可用水试浸发菜，真发菜浸水后变粗发涨，且不易折断。外形整齐、长度约10厘米的发菜为佳，不要选太细密的，不要有油污味。 金钱发菜 【材料】：发菜，鸡蛋，鸡胸肉. 【做法】： 发菜泡发；鸡蛋两个，蛋清和蛋黄分开放，蛋黄加盐胡椒面打散摊成蛋黄饼。切成条。 蛋清加淀粉打散摊成蛋皮。 鸡胸肉剁成馅，加盐，胡椒面，蚝油水，拌成鸡肉馅。 蛋皮上面摊上鸡肉馅。 铺上发菜，中间放切成条的蛋黄条。 卷成条，放入蒸锅，大火蒸五分钟左右。 蒸好出锅的发菜卷，切成一厘米厚的片，摆盘。   Black Moss/ Fa Cai Gift Box (4 oz/box) Black moss is a bacterium (Nostoc flagelliforme) that grows in specific parts of China. Black Moss is known as fat choy which sounds like “good fortune” in Cantonese: gong hei fat choy! thus making it a favorite during Chinese New Year. Besides bringing in good fortune, it brings health benefits. . . [eaten in small amounts] It is low in fat and cholesterol and is often thought to be quite nutritious. Its effect is cooling in nature, reducing heat and phlegm. It is also said to contain high protein and carbohydrates, as well as aid the production of blood cells due to its high iron content. Babies, young children, and pregnant women should consume it with caution and in limited quantities. https://www.getdoc.com/black-moss-nutritional-value/ Black moss is a terrestrial cyanobacterium (a type of photosynthetic bacteria) that is used as a vegetable in Chinese cuisine.

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特级 漳州银耳球 雪耳 白木耳（8 oz） 本品特級雪耳球，口感佳，膠質豐富，甜湯品或搭配各式烹煮炒、燉湯皆宜 優質銀耳為淡白色或淺米黃色，朵基部呈现黄色、黄褐色，朵形完整。表面無霉變、無蟲蛀、有光澤、没有雜質。好的銀耳并不是越白越好，顔色過白的银耳一般是使用硫磺熏蒸過的，所以選銀耳應選白中略帶黄色的。 功效: 補肺益氣、養陰潤燥。適用于病後體虛、肺虚久咳、大便秘结，高血壓、高膽固醇、血管硬化。注意禁忌: 風寒咳嗽者及濕熱釀痰致咳者禁用。  處理方式：先以冷水泡到雪耳整個展開，剪掉底部中間黃色硬的部分（此部分必須剪掉），洗乾净後分成小塊，鍋中放入清水及銀耳，煮20-30分鐘，撈出洗净，即可搭配菜餚炒煮或燉湯品，烹煮時間請依照個人喜愛爽脆或綿軟口感而調整。 紅棗銀耳羹：銀耳泡發清洗處理后，分切成小塊，加上紅棗、龍眼乾、枸杞等材料煮開後轉中小火續煮1-1 .5小時，關火續燜至綿軟約30-40分（此步驟非常重要），這樣雪耳裏面的膠質能完全釋放出來，最後才加入冰糖或糖調味（糖建議最後才加，雪耳方容易煮爛） Dried White Fungus /Yin Er(8oz/Bag) People started cultivating these beautiful mushrooms (a type of fungi) in China in 1894 during the Qing Dynasty but they were collected in the wild as far back as 200 A.D. Tremella (AKA white fungus, snow fungus) has been used for centuries for its beauty-enhancing benefits. Like other mushrooms, tremella is loaded with vitamin D, high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory. Many of tremella’s health benefits are due to its high amounts of polysaccharides which are antioxidants that can help keep our complexion hydrated and healthy. High amounts of vitamin D in tremella play a role in helping skin cell growth and both repairing and preventing premature skin aging. Vitamin D is also a fat-soluble vitamin, which means it plays a role in keeping skin hydrated and supple.In addition to helping keep skin looking smooth and glowing, tremella has a lot of other health benefits, such as helping to boost the immune system and lower inflammation. TCM Indications: Nourishes yin and moistens dryness. It is useful for recovery from illness or surgery resulting in physical weakness, also for chronic cough, bloody sputum, uterine bleeding, constipation, hypertension, and arteriosclerosis. Precautions: people with mushroom allergies should use caution. People with chronic cough with sputum that is either clear and watery (internal cold) or thick and yellow (damp heat) should avoid use and address the underlying imbalance. Tremella has a rather mild, slightly sweet taste. They are especially used in Southeast Asian soups and desserts, though their mild taste makes them good for a variety of dishes. Cooking tremella releases its collagen into the soup. How to cook tremella:Soak the tremella in cold water until it fully expands（ soak it in hot water, the soaking time will be shortened ), Rinse it carefully, then cut off the yellow hard part at the bottom center (this part must be removed). Wash it thoroughly and break it into small pieces. Place water and tremella in a pot, and cook for 20-30 minutes. Remove and rinse it clean. You can then stir-fry or stew it with other dishes. Adjust the cooking time according to your preference for a crunchy or soft texture. Sweet Tremella SoupIn a cooking pot of cold water to cover the tremella, bring the water to boil then simmer for 60 minutes.  Add a handful of Jujube red dates and simmer for another 20 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of dried goji berries and simmer for 2 minutes. After turning off the heat, let it steep for an additional 30 minutes to fully release the gelatinous texture. Sweeten with rock sugar or your preferred sweetener.( (it's recommended to add sugar last to help the fungus cook down more easily). This dish can be enjoyed hot or cold. **Adjust the cooking and steeping times based on your desired texture.

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永合豐 白背黑木耳（6oz/ 7oz） 白背黑木耳又稱毛木耳(不同於東北黑木耳)，别名单葉蔓荆、蔓荆子葉、白背五指柑，正面是黑色，背面是灰白色，且有一層细小的绒毛，屬於低熱量低脂的食材，性平味甘，無毒、利五臟、潤肺益氣，同時含有豐富的B群維生素，鐵質、富含膳食纖維，對於控制體重、降低膽固醇有明顯的幫助，故一向有「血管清道夫」之稱，有補血及祛瘀功能，富含的膳食纖維，能夠吸水膨脹，對於潤腸通便有很好效果。 適量加入平時的飲食烹調中，可煮可炒可煲湯，是養生保持身材的好幫手。 食譜參考： 瘦肉白背黑木耳湯 材料：白背黑木耳10克、瘦肉50克、薑片3片、大棗5粒、清水6碗 做法： 1先把瘦肉飛水、木耳洗净泡至軟身。 2把各材料放入煲内,用文火煲至剩2-3碗汤，加鹽調味. 白背黑木耳減肥湯 材料：白背黑木耳3朶，紅棗10粒，生薑片4-5片，豬腱子肉2件。 做法： 1。先把黑木耳洗净，浸泡至軟身 2。下10碗清水,加入生薑片、红棗去核、黑木耳同煲滚，再下豬腱子肉，用大火煲滚，去除湯上面的浮沫，改中小火煲1個小时左右，加鹽調味即可，每隔天喝1次，連續三次. Dried Black Fungus (6oz/7oz) The white back black fungus also called the wood fungus, is not tree ear or cloud ear mushroom. It is mainly produced in Fujian, China. Functions: White Back Black Fungus can promote vital energy, activate the brain, cleanse the lungs, nourish blood and regulate blood cholesterol level. It is Sweet in taste, mild in nature.Soak the White Back Black fungus for around an hour in water. Cut off the hard bottom parts. Rinse and ready for cooking. White Back Black fungus should be stored in a cool dry place. If it is to be stored for some time before serving, it is better to place it in a refrigerator (0-8˚C). https://www.hkjebn.com/en/hk/knowledge/view/white-back-black-fungus From the manufacturer:  White-backed black fungus is also called hairy fungus (different from northeastern black fungus). It is also known as single leaf vitex, vitex cotyledon, white back five-finger tangerine. The front is black, the back is off-white, and there is a layer of fine hair. It is useful for the treatment and prevention of illness for middle-aged and elderly patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular obstruction diseases. Its effects are for lowering blood lipids and blood pressure and they also are good prevention and treatment for constipation in the elderly. Recipes: Black Fungus Soup  Ingredients:  10g of Dried black fungus, 50g of lean meat, 3 slices of ginger, 5 jujubes, 6 bowls of water  1. Boil the lean meat first, then drain the water 2 Put all the ingredients in a pot, simmer until there are 2-3 bowls of soup left, add salt to taste.  Black Fungus Slimming Soup  Ingredients:  3 black fungus, 10 jujubes, 4-5 slices of ginger, lean pork.  Soak the black fungus until soft  In 10 bowls of water, add sliced ​​ginger, red dates (with seeds), black fungus, and boil, then add the pork, boil over high heat, then change to medium and low heat for 1 and a half hours, add salt to taste. Drink the next day. Once a day drink 3 days in a row.

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吉林長白山 特級 小朵雲耳 (8oz) 肉質軟嫩富彈性    脆彈爽口味道醇   養生首選補氣血  潤腸消脂又養顔 永合豐精選吉林長白山特產，椴木棒生長之小朵雲耳，深秋人工採摘，精心挑選，去除雜質殘片，自然晾曬，小朵嫩滑，肉厚無根，脆彈爽口。小朵黑木耳容易泡發處理方便，肉質軟嫩富彈性、口感細膩、味道醇香；可煮可炒，涼拌木耳亦是食客們的首選。 食用方法：如需快速食用，用温水浸泡膨漲；不需快速食用，凉水浸泡6-8小時，口感更佳，營養更豐富。 儲存方法：存放於陰涼乾燥處 Dried Black Fungus Wood Ear Mushrooms (8 oz) This is the dried tree fungus that looks like little shreds of black paper in Chinese Hot and Sour Soup. Black fungus (Auricularia polytricha) is an edible wild mushroom sometimes known as tree ear or cloud ear fungus, given its dark, ear-like shape. While predominantly found in China, it also thrives in tropical climates like the Pacific Islands, Nigeria, Hawaii, and India. Known for its jelly-like consistency and distinct chewiness, black fungus is a popular culinary ingredient across a range of Asian dishes. It has likewise been used in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. It is an important blood thinner. Emerging research indicates that black fungus offers many benefits, such as protecting your liver, lowering cholesterol, and boosting gut health. It's also packed with fiber and antioxidants. From the manufacturer:  For the fungus from Changbai Mountain, if you need to eat it quickly, soak it in warm water to make it swell. If you do not need to eat it quickly, soak it in cold water for 12 hours, which will have a better taste and richer nutrition. Storage method: cool and dry place It is known as Mandarin Chinese: 云耳; pinyin: yún'ěr, lit. "cloud ear"[citation needed], Chinese: 毛木耳; pinyin: máomù'ěr, lit. "hairy wood ear"), and in Japanese it is called ara-ge-ki-kurage (アラゲキクラゲ, lit. "rough-hair-tree-jellyfish"). It is also known as black fungus, black Chinese fungus (or mushroom), wood ear fungus, wood fungus, ear fungus, or tree ear fungus, an allusion to its rubbery ear-shaped growth.  While predominantly found in China, it also thrives in tropical climates like the Pacific Islands, Nigeria, Hawaii, and India.  Known for its jelly-like consistency and distinct chewiness, black fungus is a popular culinary ingredient across a range of Asian dishes. It has likewise been used in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years.

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