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Dried Small Snow Fungus Silver Ear Mushroom 500g Yunnan White Wood Ear for Soup and Dessert

Name: Dried Small Snow Fungus Silver Ear Mushroom 500g Yunnan White Wood Ear for Soup and Dessert
SKU: C1688-585221042942
Price: 15.30 HKD
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Description

Dried Small Snow Fungus, known in TCM as Yin Er (银耳) and also called Xue Er or Bai Mu Er, is the dried fruiting body of Tremella fuciformis. Sourced from Yunnan, these small white fungus pieces are a traditional Chinese herbal food valued for their mild sweet nature. In TCM theory, Yin Er is associated with the Lung and Stomach channels and is traditionally used to support yin nourishment. It is commonly simmered into soups, sweet desserts, and congee.

Dried Small Snow Fungus Silver Ear Mushroom 500g Yunnan White Wood Ear for Soup and Dessert overview

Key Selling Points

Dried small snow fungus from Yunnan, also known as silver ear or white wood ear
Identified in TCM as Yin Er (银耳), the fruiting body of Tremella fuciformis
Small whole pieces with a clean white appearance and low impurity content
Traditionally used in Chinese herbal cooking for yin-nourishing soups and sweet desserts
500g simple-pack dried goods suitable for home or commercial kitchens

Dried Small Snow Fungus Silver Ear Mushroom 500g Yunnan White Wood Ear for Soup and Dessert key features

Quality & Sensory

These small dried snow fungus pieces are typically pale white to creamy white with a dry, slightly brittle texture. They have a faint earthy mushroom aroma. After soaking and simmering, they typically become soft, gelatinous, and slightly springy, with a mild neutral taste that absorbs the flavors of the soup or dessert.

Dried Small Snow Fungus Silver Ear Mushroom 500g Yunnan White Wood Ear for Soup and Dessert quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried snow fungus
Chinese Name	银耳
Pinyin	Yin Er
Botanical Name	Tremella fuciformis
Plant Part	Fruiting body
Net Weight	500g

Dried Small Snow Fungus Silver Ear Mushroom 500g Yunnan White Wood Ear for Soup and Dessert specifications

Usage Scenarios

Simmered in sweet snow fungus soup with red dates and goji berries
Added to chicken or pork soup for a traditional Chinese herbal broth
Cooked into congee with rice and rock sugar
Used as a culinary ingredient in dessert bowls and sweet tong sui
Prepared as a soft, gelatinous base for seasonal home cooking

Dried Small Snow Fungus Silver Ear Mushroom 500g Yunnan White Wood Ear for Soup and Dessert in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Yin Er is traditionally associated with nourishing yin, moistening dryness, and supporting the Lung and Stomach. It is commonly simmered with red dates, goji berries, lotus seeds, or rock sugar to make sweet soups and congee. Folk practice often uses it in daily food therapy during dry seasons or as a gentle tonic food for general wellness.

Dried Small Snow Fungus Silver Ear Mushroom 500g Yunnan White Wood Ear for Soup and Dessert preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is dried small snow fungus, known in TCM as Yin Er (银耳) or silver ear, from Tremella fuciformis. This listing is a 500g pack of small dried pieces from Yunnan.

Q: What is snow fungus traditionally used for?

A: In TCM theory, it is traditionally associated with yin nourishment and moistening dryness, often used in sweet soups and congee. It is a food ingredient rather than a medicine.

Q: How do I prepare dried snow fungus?

A: Soak the dried pieces in water until softened, trim any firm base, then simmer in soups or sweet desserts until gelatinous. It is commonly cooked with red dates, goji berries, or rock sugar.