Dali Matsutake

Last updated 2026-11-14 — Matsutake, scientifically known as Tricholoma matsutake, also called large-flower mushroom, pine mushroom, or peeled mushroom, is referred to as "Yumuluo" in the Naxi language. It is a delicacy among the native fungi of Lijiang. The product is mainly air-freighted from Lijiang for export, available either fresh or salted. Matsutake is rich in crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, as well as vitamins B1, B2, and PP. Not only is it delicious in taste, but it also offers benefits such as aiding digestion, resolving phlegm, expelling parasites, and providing unique therapeutic effects for diabetes, making it an ideal health food for middle-aged and elderly people.