Jiaoling Red Mushroom [Guangdong Jiaoling Specialty]

What is Jiaoling red mushroom? Authentic Guangdong Jiaoling specialty: Jiaoling red mushroom

Content summary:Do you want to know what Jiaoling red mushroom is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Jiaoling in Guangdong Province - Jiaoling Red Mushroom. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Jiaoling Red Mushroom. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Jiaoling Red Mushroom and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Jiaoling red mushroom? How to distinguish between genuine and fake Jiaoling red mushrooms? Wait

Basic introduction of Jiaoling red mushroom

Red mushroom, also known as "red mushroom", is known as the "king of mushrooms" and "southern lingzhi". Its unique flavor is fresh, sweet and delicious. In addition to consumption, it is also used for medicine, especially for cancer prevention. According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, "Red mushrooms are sweet in taste, warm in nature, appetizing, dampness dispelling, invigorating the spleen and stomach, nourishing, detoxifying, and beneficial for longevity when taken regularly."

Jiaoling red mushrooms are harvested from the original natural old forest in Beitong Town, Jiaoling County, and grow in dense forests, clear air, and pollution-free environments. They are a mycorrhizal fungus that symbiotically grows with the roots of trees such as oak and chestnut. They are rare and precious wild mushrooms, and are a pure natural wild green food, known as "southern red ginseng". The mycelium of red mushrooms cannot be separated, so they cannot be artificially cultivated until now and are becoming increasingly valuable

Red mushrooms are one of the top ten longevity foods in Jiaoling County. The reasons for their acquisition are: firstly, they are pure natural green and nutritious; Secondly, it has distinct Jiaoling characteristics; The taste and quality of the three products are good; Thirdly, it has a certain cultural connotation of longevity; Fourthly, it has a good market evaluation and a certain level of popularity both inside and outside the county

Benefits:

1. It has the effects of nourishing blood, yin, kidneys, lungs, blood circulation, brain health, and beauty. Regular consumption can strengthen the body and prolong life

2. Contains polysaccharide anticancer substances, which are beneficial for blood circulation, reduce cholesterol in the blood, inhibit cancer cell metastasis, and have certain therapeutic effects on the treatment of acute spinal cord optic neuropathy

3. It has the ability to treat lower back and leg pain, numbness in hands and feet, muscle and bone discomfort, limb spasms, and nourish blood, yin, cool and detoxify, as well as treat anemia, edema, malnutrition, and excessive bleeding in postpartum women<4. It has the effects of increasing the body's immunity and fighting cancer. Regular consumption can make the skin smooth, energetic, and prolong life<5. Preventing indigestion and rickets in children can improve normal glucose metabolism and immune function, which is beneficial for reducing lactation, anemia, cancer, and other conditions in pregnant women. It is a natural food with special dietary value

The fruiting body of red mushrooms is generally large. The diameter of the cap is 6-16cm, flat and semi spherical, and then flattened to concave. The surface of the cap is dark amaranth red, fresh purple red or dark purple red, sticky when wet, with smooth edges or indistinct stripes. The flesh of the big red mushroom is thick, white in color, and has a soft taste. The gills are milky white and then light reddish yellow in color, straight or nearly elongated, with a few branching at the base and transverse veins between the gills. The front edge of the gills is often red, and they are of equal length or almost equal length. The stem is approximately cylindrical, measuring 3.5-3cm in length and 1.5-3.5cm in thickness. It is white, with some parts having a pink color on the upper or one side, while others have a completely pink color that gradually fades downwards.

How to distinguish between genuine and fake Jiaoling red mushrooms

1. Pay attention to the gills under the red mushroom canopy, which is the most important point to distinguish between real and fake red mushrooms. The gills of the true red mushroom are thick and appear silver gray

2. The stem of a true red mushroom is solid. When making a purchase, be sure to knead it by hand to see if the stem (i.e. the part under the umbrella cover) is solid

3. The top center of the umbrella cover of the true red mushroom is deep red or dark purple, slightly darker than the color around the umbrella cover

5. Red mushroom soup is sweet and delicious, and the soup is tasty, but the mushrooms are not very delicious and have a slight astringency