Jinxue Mushrooms

Jinxue Mushrooms

　　The mushroom industry is one of the leading sectors in Yaozhuang Town, Zhejiang Province, contributing to agricultural growth and increased income for farmers. The "Jinxue" brand mushrooms produced in Yaozhuang are tender and delicious in taste. Not only are they an excellent seasoning, but they also rank among the most nutritious of all vegetables, earning the reputation of being high in protein, low in fat, and a "healthy food." In addition to their culinary uses, mushrooms also have medicinal properties, containing abundant amounts of tyrosinase. In 2003, Jinxue Mushrooms were certified by the Ministry of Agriculture as a national pollution-free agricultural product. In 2005, they were honored as a "Zhejiang Famous-Brand Product," followed by the title of "Top Ten Famous Mushrooms of Zhejiang" in 2006. In 2007, they successfully obtained national geographical indication certification.