Wood Ear
Starts from €245,95
- Dried
- Wild Mushroom
- Mild Taste
- Origin: Sichuan province, China
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Description
Wood ears (Auricularia Auricula-Judae) are not seasonal, which is why you can find them in forests even in winter months. Wood ears are also medicinal mushrooms, as they also lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. In addition, thanks to the healthy ingredients, they have an anti-inflammatory effect and stabilize our immune system. In addition to a high vegetable protein content, the mushroom contains vitamin B1 and the minerals magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, silicon and beta-carotene. Wood ears are wild mushrooms and therefore do not come from regulated cultivation. They were collected in the southwest forests of China and then dried.
Why are dried mushrooms so expensive in relative terms?
Fresh mushrooms contain a lot of water and lose up to 90% of their weight during drying. This justifies the higher prices of dried mushrooms compared to fresh mushrooms. But don’t worry. The dried mushrooms swell to almost their conventional size during soaking and both their taste and consistency remain almost unchanged. One of the biggest advantages of dried mushrooms is their shelf life. If stored correctly, sufficiently dried mushrooms can be kept for several years without any noticeable loss of quality. It is important for the shelf life that the mushrooms are stored in an airtight container.
How healthy are Wood Ear mushrooms?
Wood Ear mushrooms are a good source of fiber to regulate the digestive tract and iron to develop the protein hemoglobin for oxygen transport through the bloodstream. The mushrooms are also a source of vitamins B1 and B2, copper, magnesium, zinc, and contain lower amounts of potassium, calcium, and phosphorus. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wood Ear mushrooms are believed to reduce sore throats, increase circulation, lessen fevers, and detoxify the bloodstream. The mushrooms are cooked and consumed, often in soups, to absorb the nutrients, or they are brewed into a tea. After childbirth, women also consume Wood Ear mushrooms in a soup composed of jujubes, mushrooms, ginger, and poultry. This soup is believed to help blood flow, reduce the possibility of blood clots, and help replenish red blood cells.