Anze Black Fungus

Anze Black Fungus

　　Anze Black Fungus

　　Fungus, also known as black fungus or shiny fungus. In fungal taxonomy, it belongs to the class Basidiomycetes, order Auriculariales, and family Auriculariaceae. It has a dark brown color, soft texture, delicious taste, and is rich in nutrients. It can be used in both vegetarian and meat dishes, not only enhancing the flavor of Chinese cuisine but also nourishing blood and beautifying the complexion, leaving the skin rosy and radiant. It can help prevent iron-deficiency anemia and offers other medicinal benefits. It grows on the decaying wood of more than 120 broadleaf tree species such as oak, poplar, banyan, and pagoda tree, either singly or in clusters. Currently, it is mainly cultivated on oak logs or using bag cultivation methods.

　　Fungus, in fungal taxonomy, belongs to the class Basidiomycetes, order Auriculariales, and family Auriculariaceae. There are 8 species in China, with 7 found in Yunnan. It is distributed across prefectures and cities such as Wenshan, Honghe, Baoshan, Dehong, Lijiang, Dali, Xishuangbanna, and Qujing, making it a major production area for fungus in China, ranking second in national output. It grows on the decaying wood of more than 120 broadleaf tree species such as oak, poplar, banyan, and pagoda tree, either singly or in clusters.

　　The fruiting body of the fungus is gelatinous, forming disc-shaped or irregular ear-like structures, with diameters ranging from 3 to 12 centimeters. When fresh, it is soft; when dried, it becomes horny. It has a delicate texture and unique flavor, and is a famous edible fungus that is highly nutritious. It contains carbohydrates, 10.6 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 306 joules of calories, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. It has benefits such as boosting energy, relieving hunger, promoting lightness and mental acuity, stopping bleeding and pain, enriching blood, and activating blood circulation. Rich in polysaccharide colloids, it has excellent cleansing effects and is an important health food for miners and textile workers. It also has certain anti-cancer and cardiovascular disease treatment properties.