Can the yellow part of Tremella fuciformis be eaten?

Tremella contains a large amount of nutrients that are beneficial to the human body, so many people like to make Tremella soup as a dessert. As a fungal food, Tremella fuciformis is extremely difficult to preserve, so the Tremella fuciformis that people buy in supermarkets is generally dried. When making Tremella soup, wash it thoroughly because Tremella generally has a lot of mud and sand on it. But can the yellow part of the root of Tremella be eaten?

1. Tremella root is not poisonous, but usually people don’t eat this part.

2. Generally, people don’t eat the stalks of Tremella fuciformis because there are a lot of impurities in the stalks of Tremella fuciformis due to the way it is grown. There is also dirt in the stalks of wild basswood Tremella fuciformis, so if it is not removed, the taste will be very bad!

3. The roots of Tremella must be cut off so that it is easier to cook. And it should be cooked slowly over low heat until it is cooked. This way all the gelatin will be cooked out.

How long can Tremella be preserved?

1. If you soak too much white fungus, you should not store it in the refrigerator. The soaked white fungus is fragile and will cause a large loss of nutrients. You can drain the water and place it in a ventilated place for use the next day. Before using these white fungus, it is best to rinse them with running water several times to reduce the content of nitrate and nitrite.

2. If you have cooked Tremella soup and occasionally cook too much at one time, you can put it in a clean container and seal it with a plastic bag. It can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days and is still drinkable.

Nutritional value of Tremella

Enhance immunity. Tremella fuciformis is rich in polysaccharides, especially β-(1-3)-glucan, which can stimulate lymphocyte transformation, enhance macrophage phagocytosis, promote antibody formation, and improve the body's immune function.

Beauty and skin care. White fungus contains special gum. Eating it regularly can replenish the gum lost in our skin and increase the skin's water retention.

Healthy intestines. White fungus is a gelatinous mushroom that is rich in dietary fiber and polysaccharides. Currently, some research units have extracted the special polysaccharides of white fungus and found that in animal experiments, it can play the role of intestinal probiotics, allowing good intestinal bacteria to grow better and inhibit the growth of bad intestinal bacteria, thus having the function of maintaining intestinal health. Moreover, the dietary fiber in black fungus has a two-way protection on the regulation of bowel movements. People with constipation can have a bowel movement after eating it, while people with diarrhea can improve their diarrhea by eating it.

Lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar. Rich dietary fiber can prevent the cholesterol and sugar in food from being absorbed by the intestines, thereby lowering blood cholesterol and stabilizing blood sugar.