Inner Mongolia Mouth Mushroom

Last updated 2026-11-15 — Mouth mushrooms are a type of wild edible fungus. Historically, most of the mushrooms produced on the grasslands of Inner Mongolia were processed and sold through Zhangjiakou City, hence the name "mouth mushroom." There are various types of mouth mushrooms, including white mushrooms, fragrant mushrooms, green-leg mushrooms, chicken-claw mushrooms, and black mushrooms. They have tender and rich-textured flesh, a delicious flavor, and are known as the "meat among vegetables." Mushrooms are highly nutritious, containing 3.74% protein (white mushrooms contain 4.78%), 3.51% carbohydrates, 0.43% fat, 0.84% fiber, as well as minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and iron, along with vitamins B and C. Mushrooms also have antibacterial properties, and there are historical records of their medicinal use. The main production areas of mouth mushrooms in the autonomous region are located in the grassland regions of Dong Ujimqin Banner, Xi Ujimqin Banner, and Abaganar Banner in Xilin Gol League, as well as Hulunbuir League and Tongliao City. In normal years, the annual production across the region can reach around 500,000 kilograms, of which about 50,000 kilograms are white mushrooms.