Wood Ear Fungus 200g | Mu Er 木耳

Mu Er (木耳), wood ear fungus, 200g. Thin dark ruffled sheets that expand many times over when soaked and keep a distinctive crisp-slippery bite through any amount of cooking.

• 200g of dried wood ear fungus
• Botanical name Auricularia auricula
• Expands to many times its dry size
• Distinctive crisp-slippery texture
• A staple of Chinese stir-fries and cold dishes

Traditional use of Wood Ear Fungus

Wood ear is described in Chinese dietary therapy as nourishing yin and moistening dryness. It is one of the most-used fungi in everyday Chinese cooking.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Mu Er · Chinese 木耳 · also written 黑木耳 · also written 雲耳 · botanical name Auricularia auricula · English: wood ear fungus, black fungus, cloud ear fungus · Cantonese: muk yi

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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.