Qingchuan Black Fungus

Qingchuan Black Fungus

Qingchuan Black Fungus is a Geographical Indication Protected Product.

Qingchuan Black Fungus is a Geographical Indication Certified Trademark.

　　Qingchuan Fungus — a specialty of Qingchuan County. Also known as black fungus, cloud ear, wood moth, black vegetable, or elm ear, Qingchuan Fungus has been designated by the state as the "Quality Standard for Black Fungus." Due to its unique growing characteristics and high nutritional value, it is as renowned as white fungus and unmatched among similar types of black fungus. Qingchuan Black Fungus is characterized by its large, thick clusters, deep and rich color, fine and smooth texture, tenderness without greasiness, fragrant taste, and being pollution-free. It has been listed nationally as a production and development base county for black fungus in Sichuan Province, approved by the state as an export inspection-exempt product, and exported in large quantities to many countries including Japan and Southeast Asia. It is now a nationally protected Geographical Origin product.

　　In 2008, Qingchuan Black Fungus was awarded the title of China Famous Brand. In 2009, the city’s log-intensive planted black fungus reached 21 million logs, yielding 3,100 tons. Utilizing the leftover materials from log-intensive black fungus cultivation, products such as bamboo fungus and bagged shiitake mushrooms were developed, achieving a production of 5,000 tons. By 2012, Qingchuan Black Fungus reached 34 million logs, producing 5,000 tons. The goal is to build Guangyuan into a national hub for black fungus production and export, and establish Qingchuan Black Fungus as a well-known Chinese trademark.