Loudi Straw Mushrooms

Loudi Straw Mushrooms

　　Straw mushrooms are also known as orchid mushrooms, delicious straw mushrooms, tribute mushrooms, or homegrown mushrooms. They were first cultivated in China over two hundred years ago, which is why they are internationally referred to as "Chinese mushrooms."

[Nutritional Value]

Straw mushrooms are not only delicious but also highly nutritious.

The nutrition of straw mushrooms has two main characteristics: first, fresh straw mushrooms are rich in water, protein, reducing sugars, inorganic salts, and contain abundant vitamins. The protein content of straw mushrooms is higher than that of commonly consumed fruits and vegetables. Both domestically and internationally, straw mushrooms are regarded as the "meat among vegetables" and are one of the important sources of protein. Straw mushroom protein is composed of 18 amino acids, including all eight essential amino acids required by the human body.

Second, they have a high vitamin C content. Every 100 grams of fresh mushrooms contains 206.28 milligrams of vitamin C, which is 2–8 times higher than that of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables such as guava, pomelo, and chili peppers.

[Medicinal Value]

They nourish the spleen and boost energy, clear summer heat, strengthen the body, and help prevent scurvy. Suitable for conditions such as high blood pressure, wound healing, cancer, and enhancing disease resistance. Moreover, they promote metabolism and boost the body’s immunity; they also have detoxifying effects—for example, when lead, arsenic, or benzene enter the body, they bind with these substances to form anti-scorbutic compounds, which are then excreted in urine. They can also prevent the formation of nitrites in the body, thereby inhibiting the production of carcinogenic nitrosamines, playing a positive role in cancer prevention. With a high fiber content far exceeding that of ordinary vegetables, they slow down the absorption of carbohydrates and are an excellent food for diabetes patients.

Straw mushrooms contain fat that is low in cholesterol. They are also very high in vitamin C, which promotes normal metabolism and enhances the body’s immunity. In addition, straw mushrooms contain 2.16% sugar, a certain amount of calcium, phosphorus, and potassium—all of which are nutrients needed by the human body. Furthermore, straw mushrooms contain a substance called heterologous protein, which can enhance the body’s anti-cancer ability. Therefore, straw mushrooms and other edible fungi are referred to as nutrient-rich "health foods."