Organic Black Fungus / Black Woodear Mushroom / Auricularia Polytrich

Our Organic Black Fungus have successfully acquired for USDA organic certification and the European Union (EU) organic certification for more than 9 years.

About Organic Black Fungus / Black Woodear Mushroom

Black fungus is fairly neutral in taste and can take on many flavors. It’s quite popular in Asia, where it’s regularly added to soups, and it has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Black fungus is a popular ingredient in Malaysian, Chinese, and Maori cuisine.

While soaking, the mushrooms expand 3–4 times in size. Keep this in mind when you’re cooking, as small amounts can go a long way.

It’s a bit coarser than the wood ear mushroom and frequently used in soups. As it has a fairly neutral taste, it’s even added to Cantonese desserts. Like tofu, it absorbs the flavors of the dish it’s a part of.

Organic Black Fungus / Black Woodear Mushroom Potential Benefits

Below sources from Healthline:

Despite the multiple uses of black fungus in traditional Chinese medicine, scientific research on it is still in the beginning stages.
All the same, this mushroom has been noted for its potential immune-enhancing and antimicrobial properties.

Packs powerful antioxidants

Mushrooms, including Auricularia species, are generally high in antioxidants.

These beneficial plant compounds help combat oxidative stress in your body, which has been linked to inflammation and a range of diseases.

What’s more, mushrooms often contain powerful polyphenol antioxidants. A diet high in polyphenols is associated with a lower risk of cancer and chronic conditions, including heart disease.

May promote gut and immune health

Similarly to various other mushrooms, black fungus boasts prebiotics — mainly in the form of beta glucan).

Prebiotics are a type of fiber that feeds your gut microbiome, or the friendly bacteria in your gut. These promote digestive health and maintain bowel regularity.

Interestingly, the gut microbiome is closely linked to immune health. Prebiotics like those in black fungus are thought to enhance your immune response to unfriendly pathogens that might otherwise make you sick.

May lower your cholesterol

The polyphenols in mushrooms may help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol (18Trusted Source).

In turn, lower LDL cholesterol may decrease your risk of heart disease.
One study in rabbits given wood ear mushrooms found that both total and LDL (bad) cholesterol decreased significantly (19Trusted Source).
Still, researchers weren’t sure exactly how the fungi exerted this effect, and a single animal study in wood ears doesn’t necessarily apply to people eating black fungus.

May promote brain health

Mushrooms are thought to preserve healthy brain function .
One test-tube study revealed that wood ear mushrooms and other fungi inhibited the activity of beta secretase, an enzyme that releases beta amyloid proteins.
These proteins are toxic to the brain and have been linked to degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s.
While these findings are promising, human research is needed.

May protect your liver

Black fungus may safeguard your liver from harm by certain substances.
In a rat study, a solution of water and powdered black fungus helped reverse and protect the liver from damage caused by an overdose of acetaminophen, which is often marketed as Tylenol in the United States.

Organic Black Fungus / Black Woodear Mushroom Precaution when consumming

Never soak black fungus in water for more than 24 hours.

About the importer:

All organic products and the farm have successfully acquired for USDA organic certification and the European Union (EU) organic certification for more than decade years.