Snow Fungus 250g | Yin Er 銀耳

Yin Er (银耳), tremella or snow fungus, 250g. Pale golden ruffled fungus that expands into a soft, silky, faintly gelatinous texture — the base of the most classic Chinese dessert soup there is.

• 250g of dried tremella (snow fungus)
• Pale golden, ruffled, whole flowers
• Expands to many times its dry size
• Silky, gently gelatinous texture once cooked
• The base of the classic snow fungus dessert soup

Traditional use of Snow Fungus

Tremella is described in Chinese dietary therapy as moistening the lung and nourishing yin. It is the classic dry-season dessert ingredient, simmered with rock sugar, red dates and goji berry.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Yin Er · Chinese 銀耳 (simplified 银耳) · also written 雪耳 · also written 白木耳 · botanical name Tremella fuciformis · English: snow fungus, white fungus, tremella, silver ear fungus · Cantonese: suet yi

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.