Can moldy Cordyceps still be eaten

Cordyceps sinensis is a high-end Chinese medicinal material and also a high-end food. In autumn and winter, it is best to eat Cordyceps sinensis for tonic. However, due to various reasons, some Cordyceps may not be properly preserved. When it is placed at home and opened, it is found to have become moldy and spoiled. Some people can't help but wonder whether Cordyceps can still be eaten after it has become moldy and spoiled. The following is an introduction to this question.

Unprocessed Cordyceps sinensis is very easy to deteriorate, become hollowed out and moldy during storage due to the breeding of bacteria, mold and even parasites and high moisture content. Not only does it lose its medicinal value, it can also be harmful to the body. Studies have shown that moldy substances can lead to a significantly increased incidence of liver cancer and digestive tract cancer. Even soaking in white wine or alcohol cannot remove them, and washing and drying them are even more impossible to eliminate. They must never be eaten.

In terms of efficacy, not only has the efficacy been lost, but more importantly, even if the mildew spots on the surface are removed, the aflatoxin contained in it cannot be removed. Aflatoxin is a strong carcinogen. Animal experiments have shown that it takes as little as 24 weeks for aflatoxin to cause cancer. It has relatively stable chemical properties and can only be destroyed at high temperatures above 280°C. It is recommended that you pay attention to the storage method of expensive Cordyceps sinensis. Usually the humidity of Cordyceps sinensis should be kept between 5%-8%, and it is best to store it in the refrigerator.

The fresher the Cordyceps, the better the effect, so please consume it as soon as possible!

After the above introduction, everyone already knows that Cordyceps sinensis cannot be eaten after it becomes moldy and deteriorates. Cordyceps sinensis is very precious and valuable, so it must be properly preserved after purchase. Some preservation methods of Cordyceps sinensis are also introduced above. Everyone must preserve the purchased Cordyceps sinensis according to the methods introduced above, so as not to waste it due to mold and deterioration.