Description: Edible mushroom. Typically found growing on elder, the jelly ear is a very common edible mushroom. Being a Chinese mushroom or black mushroom, it is a key component of Asian cuisine. It has been used as a medicinal mushroom for ages. It is known to be high in minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, silicon, sodium, phosphorus, fibre, protein and sugars. It has anti-oxidant properties.

Positive effects of the jelly ear:

– anti-inflammatory effects

– prevention of cardiovascular diseases

– blood purification, regulation of blood pressure

– immunity booster

– improved organ functions

– good in treating indigestion

– booster in physical and mental exhaustion

– good in treating haemorrhoids

– improves the quality of the skin, hair and nails

Use: When dried, the mushroom is nearly universally black; it can absorb large quantities of water. During cooking it increases in size. In addition to its culinary use dried jelly ear is used to prepare medicinal tea. The consumption of this mushroom is discouraged during pregnancy and breastfeeding. On the other hand, it is recommended to mothers shortly after the birth of their child. It is also great in goulashes, risottos or vegetable salads.

Contents: thinly sliced jelly ear

Country of origin: China

Amount

25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 200 g, 500 g, 1 kg