Fourthly, observe the back of the black fungus: high-quality black fungus usually has a grayish-white or light yellow back, accompanied by short and dense hairs. If there are too many impurities on the back or the hairs appear sparse and loose, then its quality may not be satisfactory.
This is truly the worst of the worst!
Fifthly, be sure to choose black fungus through legitimate channels: To ensure food safety, it is strongly recommended, or rather advised, that you buy black fungus from reputable supermarkets or farmers' markets, and avoid purchasing black fungus of unknown origin.
In general, to select high-quality black fungus, one needs to consider its color, shape, texture, and smell, among other factors, to ensure that one buys a fresh and high-quality product.
***
Let's talk about the similarities and differences between black fungus and white fungus!
Black fungus and white fungus are both common ingredients in our daily cooking. Although they both have the character "ear" in their names, they are actually quite different in other aspects.
Let's start by talking about their similarities:
First, let's talk about their appearance: both of them grow on trees, especially on damp, rotten wood.
Next, from a nutritional perspective: both black fungus and white fungus are quite chewy and are beneficial to our health. For example, they both contain dietary fiber that aids digestion.
Thirdly, let's talk about how to cook them: whether you want to stir-fry them, make a cold dish, or add them to soup, these two ingredients can satisfy you.
Fourthly, from the perspective of health benefits: both have the effect of preventing the formation of lipofuscin, which helps to resist aging and enhance the body's immunity, and have antiviral and antitumor effects.
Next, let's discuss their differences in more detail:
First, let's look at their appearance: although they all grow on trees, black fungus is dark in color and initially resembles a cup. As time goes by, it will gradually grow larger and larger, and may even resemble a human ear or a leaf, like a leaf with wavy edges.
In contrast, white fungus is usually pure white, like snow, and sometimes you can even see petals that resemble flowers. Some of these petals may look like chrysanthemums, while others may be shaped like rooster combs.
Next, let's talk about its growing environment: Black fungus generally inhabits up to 120 kinds of broad-leaved trees such as oak and poplar. It does not require much light and prefers a humid and warm environment.
However, white fungus can not only grow on various tree logs, but also be cultivated using artificial culture media, such as traditional Chinese medicine, cottonseed hulls, and wheat bran, etc.
Secondly, regarding color: as their names suggest, black fungus is darker in color, appearing as a dark brown; while silver fungus is more pale yellow, hence it is also known as white fungus or snow fungus.
Next, let's compare the two in terms of texture: Black fungus has a soft, gelatinous texture, is thin and elastic. When moist, it is translucent; when dry, it becomes brittle and hard.
Therefore, black fungus has a crunchy texture when eaten, giving people a refreshing feeling.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com