Coral mushroom has a lot of people's names: gelatinous, silver ear, ice, royal, drozhalka, snow.All this - the alternative names, and now (scientific) sounds like "fuksovidnaya tremella» (tremella fuciformis).
first coral fungus was described by Englishman Joseph Berkeley even in 1856.However, the Asian world to know about it sooner.Local herbalists sold white coral fungus as a miracle cure for colds.He was also a wonderful tonic.The transliteration of the Chinese characters leads to another interesting name, "snowy wood ear", and in the Japanese version - "white wood jellyfish."
Coral mushroom is quite nutritious.It comprises about 70% dietary fiber, 18 amino acids, vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, vegetable glycogen.
many centuries coral mushroom Chinese used to treat tuberculosis, diseases of a cold nature, hypertension.
Recent research scientists of Ukraine and Israel have confirmed that fuksovidnaya tremella able to improve the immune system, protect against radiation, strengthen the respiratory system, improve the blood, reduce cholesterol.Moreover, coral mushroom has anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties.It prevents the development of tumors and neurological damage, protects the liver from the effects of toxins, has a positive effect on the brain, improves memory.
Immense value of fungus is the presence of glycogen (special polysaccharides), which are prescribed by physicians in immunodeficiency, severe stress, premature aging.The collection of nutritional properties make it ideal for smokers.
Due to the content of natural vitamin D mushroom coral (white) rejuvenate the skin, accelerate metabolism, increase blood flow to the cells of the skin.Important: tremella fuksovidnaya strictly contraindicated in those patients who are taking (or have just finished taking) anticoagulants.Independent taste of mushroom coral virtually none.Rating tremelly explained crisp, firm but at the same time, delicate texture.It is used for a lot of soups, salads and even desserts.In the form of a mushroom coral powder added to drinks and ice cream.
very interesting Chinese way of cooking one of the desserts on the basis of the fungus: tremella boiled, dried and then impregnated with a sweet peach syrup.
dried "silver ear" in need of further treatment.First, the product is filled with warm water for a few hours to swell (is increased ten times), then washed and after draining excess water is divided into small florets (harsh portions removed).Then you can start to cook.Once a coral fungus was so rare that it could afford only very rich people.Now tremella grown on a commercial scale and is readily available for the average buyer.You can see it in most Asian grocery stores.
Coral mushroom stored in the refrigerator, tightly closed airtight containers.
