Here is an introduction to ten types of dried Yunnan mushroom products, namely Morchella esculenta, Russula spp., Boletus spp., Agaricus blazei, Matsutake from snowy mountains, Cordyceps militaris, Cantharellus cibarius, Hericium erinaceus (note: sometimes called鹿茸菇 in Chinese but actually Hericium erinaceus is more accurately Lion's Mane Mushroom, here it may refer to some edible mushroom with a similar name), Dictyophora indusiata, and Termitomyces albuminosus var. nigrescens:
Morchella esculenta
• Appearance Characteristics: The surface of the mushroom cap is uneven, resembling a sheep's stomach, and its colors include light brown, dark brown, etc.
• Taste and Flavor: The mushroom flesh is tender and has a unique aroma, with a delicious taste.
• Nutritional Value: It is rich in various amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, and is both an edible and medicinal fungus.
Russula spp.
• Appearance Characteristics: The mushroom cap is red, with a bright color, and the gills are relatively thick.
• Taste and Flavor: It has a delicious taste. When making soup, it can make the soup present a unique red color.
• Nutritional Value: It contains various amino acids, minerals, polysaccharides, and other nutrients.
Boletus spp.
• Appearance Characteristics: There are various types. For example, the Black Boletus has a darker color, the Yellow Boletus is yellow. The mushroom cap is thick, and the stipe is stout.
• Taste and Flavor: The mushroom flesh is thick, soft, and tender, with a delicious taste. After being stir-fried, it has a smooth taste.
• Nutritional Value: It is rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, etc.
Agaricus blazei
• Appearance Characteristics: The mushroom cap is hemispherical and gradually flattens. The color ranges from light brown to dark brown, with fibrous scales.
• Taste and Flavor: It has a crisp and tender texture and a faint almond aroma.
• Nutritional Value: It is rich in protein, polysaccharides, vitamins, and minerals, and has certain health care functions.
Matsutake from snowy mountains
• Appearance Characteristics: It is similar to ordinary Matsutake, but it grows in snowy mountain areas at high altitudes. The mushroom cap is brown, and the stipe is white.
• Taste and Flavor: It has a strong aroma, thick mushroom flesh, and a delicious taste.
• Nutritional Value: It is rich in various nutrients, such as Matsutake polysaccharides and Matsutake alcohol, and has high tonic value.
Cordyceps militaris
• Appearance Characteristics: It is golden yellow, similar in shape to Flammulina velutipes, and is a kind of artificially cultivated fungus.
• Taste and Flavor: It has a fresh and tender taste and a unique umami flavor.
• Nutritional Value: It contains nutrients such as cordycepin and cordycepic acid, and has certain tonic effects.
Cantharellus cibarius
• Appearance Characteristics: It is apricot yellow in color. The mushroom cap is trumpet-shaped, and the edge is wavy.
• Taste and Flavor: It has a fruity aroma, thick mushroom flesh, and a delicious taste.
• Nutritional Value: It is rich in nutrients such as protein, amino acids, and vitamins.
Hericium erinaceus
• Appearance Characteristics: The mushroom cap is oblate hemispherical to nearly flat, with a smooth surface. The color ranges from light yellow to dark brown.
• Taste and Flavor: It has a crisp and tender texture, a delicious taste, and a certain chewiness.
• Nutritional Value: It contains various amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, and is rich in nutrients.
Dictyophora indusiata
• Appearance Characteristics: It has a white reticular partial veil. The mushroom cap is bell-shaped, and the stipe is cylindrical, with a white color.
• Taste and Flavor: It has a crisp and refreshing texture, a delicious taste, and a unique aroma.
• Nutritional Value: It is rich in various amino acids, vitamins, and dietary fiber, and has certain health care functions.
Termitomyces albuminosus var. nigrescens
• Appearance Characteristics: The mushroom cap is black, the stipe is white, and the mushroom flesh is thick.
• Taste and Flavor: It has a sweet, fresh, and crispy taste, with tender texture.
• Nutritional Value: It contains rich nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.