Ningqiang fungus [a specialty of Ningqiang, Shaanxi]

What is Ningqiang fungus? Authentic Shaanxi Ningqiang specialty: Ningqiang fungus

Content summary:Do you want to know what Ningqiang fungus is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Ningqiang, Shaanxi Province - Ningqiang Auricularia auricula. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Ningqiang Auricularia auricula. The full text takes about 8 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Ningqiang Auricularia auricula and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Ningqiang fungus? How did the history of Ningqiang fungus come about? Tasting and eating methods of Ningqiang fungus, etc

Basic introduction of Ningqiang fungus

Ningqiang, Shaanxi Province is located in the southwest corner of Shaanxi Province and is a well-known source of the Han River. Here, the mountains are clear and the water is beautiful, the climate is warm, the biological resources are abundant, and the ecological environment is extremely superior. Black fungus is a traditional natural food in the county, with records of consumption and production dating back to the Tang Dynasty in China, and has a history of over a thousand years. Shaanxi Ningqiang Qiangdi Food Co., Ltd. is mainly engaged in the processing and sales of agricultural and sideline products such as black fungus, shiitake mushrooms, peach kernels, and Tremella fuciformis. It is awarded the title of "Hanzhong Agricultural Industrialization Leading Enterprise" and "Advanced Collective in Agricultural Product Work" by the Hanzhong Municipal People's Government. The company has passed ISO9001 international quality system certification and has four national design patents. Both black fungus and shiitake mushrooms have obtained the "Green Food" certification from the China Green Food Development Center. In 2005, the Qiangdi brand black fungus was recognized as a "Shaanxi Famous Brand Product" by the provincial government, and in 2006, the Qiangdi trademark was recognized as a "Shaanxi Famous Trademark" by the Provincial Administration for Industry and Commerce. In 2009, the Qiang flute trademark once again won the honor of "Famous Trademark of Shaanxi Province". The company has introduced advanced domestic compressed black fungus production equipment, using locally high-quality segmental black fungus as raw material. After grading and screening, selection and impurity removal, physical compression molding is adopted, followed by hot air circulation drying, ultraviolet sterilization and sealed packaging. The compressed black fungus produced by the Qiangdi brand is popular both domestically and internationally due to its high-quality, non selective, small size, easy portability, and long shelf life. Former Provincial Party Secretary Li Jianguo, Governor Yuan Chunqing, Provincial Party Standing Committee member Hu Yue, Vice Governor Wang Shousen, Zhang Wei and other leaders visited and inspected the work, and gave high praise

Anti radiation and anti-inflammatory

Mice were intraperitoneally injected with 100mg/kg of Auricularia auricula polysaccharide, which had an antagonistic effect on 60Co gamma ray irradiation for 7 consecutive days, increasing the survival rate of mice by 1.56 times. Intraperitoneal injection of 60mg/mouse had a certain anti-inflammatory effect on paw swelling caused by egg white in rats

Anti ulcer effect

Black fungus polysaccharide can significantly inhibit the formation of stress ulcers in rats when administered orally at a dose of 70mg/kg per day for 2 consecutive days; Administering 165mg/kg orally daily for 12 consecutive days can promote the healing of acetic acid type gastric ulcers, but has no significant effect on gastric acid secretion and pepsin activity

Hypoglycemic effect

Auricularia polysaccharide 33mg/kg or 100mg/kg by gavage can significantly reduce the blood sugar level of alloxan diabetes mice, and the most significant hypoglycemic effect is 4~7h after oral administration of polysaccharide; It can also reduce the water consumption of diabetes mice

Effects on fertility

Black fungus polysaccharide 8.25mg/kg was injected intraperitoneally into mice, and its anti implantation and anti early pregnancy effects were the most significant. Its effect on terminating mid-term pregnancy was slightly inferior, but it was ineffective for transporting fertilized eggs

Anti cancer and anti mutation

The hot water extract of Auricularia auricula has an inhibition rate of 42.5% to 70% on Swiss mouse sarcoma S180 and an inhibition rate of 80% on Ehrlich ascites carcinoma. Black fungus polysaccharide 200mg/(kg · d) has a protective effect against the increase in bone marrow micronucleus rate caused by cyclophosphamide in mice for 10 consecutive days

Antibacterial effect

The black thorn fungus isolated from Auricularia auricula has antifungal and other effects

Ningqiang black fungus has long been renowned for its large, thick, wet dry ratio, good color, and excellent taste. It is popular in Japan and Southeast Asian countries.

How does the history of Ningqiang black fungus come about

"Daily Materia Medica" treats intestinal disorders and causes blood loss, while also cooling blood

"Gangmu" treats hemorrhoids. Auricularia auricula grows on all types of wood, and its goodness and toxicity must also follow the nature of the wood, which cannot be ignored. However, nowadays, there are also many miscellaneous woods, but the ears of mulberry, willow, willow, and elm are the most common. According to "Sheng Sheng Bian", the willow moth nourishes the stomach, while the fungus weakens the essence. The moth of Yan Lao Liu can nourish the stomach and regulate qi, while the fungus is born from rotten wood and has the harmful effects of aging essence and cold kidneys

"Cutting and Using Medicinal Herbs" moisturizes and nourishes the intestines

Zhang Zhongjing said: Black fungus with red color and those born on the back should not be eaten. According to "Sheng Sheng Bian": Willow moths nourish the stomach, while black fungus weakens the essence. It is said that the moths on the old willow tree can nourish the stomach and regulate qi when eaten, while the fungus is born from rotten wood and obtains yin qi, which is harmful to the essence and kidneys

Tasting and eating methods of Ningqiang black fungus

Preparation of cold mixed black fungus

1. Prepare all the ingredients used

2. Soak and wash the fungus in advance, tear it into small pieces

3. Peel the garlic and chop it into minced garlic

5. Pour water into a pot and heat over high heat until boiling. Put in the fungus and blanch for 3 minutes

6. Remove supercooled water and drain

7. Take a bowl and add minced garlic and chili peppers

8. Add soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and chicken essence to mix evenly. Make a bowl of juice

9. Add oil to the pot and heat it up until fragrant

10. Pour the Sichuan pepper oil into the bowl juice while it is still hot. Stir evenly to make the sauce

11. Drain the water from the fungus and add cilantro slices

12. Pour in the sauce and mix evenly