Farmer's Diary
Mushroom Guidebook
Mushroom Guide (A)
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Rich Year Farm White Fungus
White fungus consists mainly of 10% plant-based colloidal protein and 70% minerals, with the highest calcium content. Due to its rich collagen, it is often said, "The rich eat bird's nest, the poor eat white fungus." -
Ruyi Reishi
Reishi is a commonly used health supplement in Taiwan, rich in high-molecular polysaccharides, triterpenoids, and other active ingredients. It is known for its ability to strengthen the body and support overall health. It is suitable for brewing tea or making medicinal wine.
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Deer Antler Reishi
Deer antler-shaped reishi is rare and highly prized. Named for its shape resembling deer antlers, it is known as "Deer Antler Reishi." In its early growth stage, the tip appears milky white and is called "Reishi Fungus," which is when it is most vibrant and nutritious, making it the highest-quality reishi.
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Blue Oyster Mushroom
Blue oyster mushrooms have a crisp texture and delicious taste. The colder the weather, the deeper the blue color. They have tender flesh and are rich in folic acid, which is particularly important for preventing pernicious anemia and for pregnant women. -
White Crab Mushroom
White crab mushrooms are a variant of the blue oyster mushroom. They have a cute appearance and a softer, chewy texture. Like blue oyster mushrooms, they are also rich in folic acid. Due to their low purine content, they are suitable for individuals with high uric acid levels.
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Black Fungus
Black fungus is highly nutritious, containing iron (100 times more than meat), calcium (30 to 70 times more), and protein (5 times more). Its abundant plant collagen makes it an affordable yet nutritious ingredient.
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Goblet Mushroom
Also known as the large cup mushroom, it has a crisp and tender texture. Whether roasted or cooked, it offers a unique flavor and is rich in fiber, protein, amino acids, and various trace elements. Due to the presence of toxic proteins, it must be cooked before consumption to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort.
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Shiitake Mushroom
Shiitake mushrooms contain the eight essential amino acids required by the human body, earning them the title "queen of mushrooms." Fresh shiitake mushrooms have a thick, meaty texture and a strong aroma, making them an ideal choice for cooking. -
Abalone Mushroom
Abalone mushrooms belong to the Pleurotus genus and are usually cultivated using wood chip space bags. Due to their large size, thick flesh, and side-growing stems, they resemble the shape of abalone, hence the name. They are rich in protein, vitamins, carbohydrates, and minerals, and contain all eight essential amino acids. Additionally, abalone mushrooms contain a special compound known as "Pleurotus polysaccharide."
