{"product_id":"tremella-whole-mushroom-snow-ear-mushroom-tremella-fuciformis-bai-mu-er-yin-er-nd-grade","title":"Tremella (Whole Mushroom) (Snow Ear Mushroom) - Tremella fuciformis - Bai Mu Er \/ Yin Er - ND Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilver ear.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eYin er\u003c\/i\u003e means silver ear, which is exactly what a dried piece looks like - a pale, ruffled ear that swells into something translucent and gelatinous when soaked. It is the classic Chinese dessert fungus, and by tradition it belonged to the very rich: Yang Guifei, the Tang dynasty consort remembered for her beauty, is the name most often attached to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil the middle of the last century it could only be gathered wild from fallen wood in Sichuan and Fujian, which is why it cost what it did. Cultivation changed that. These are grown in Fujian, and a bowl of snow fungus dessert is now ordinary home cooking across southern China.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e soaked until it triples in size, trimmed, then simmered slowly with rock sugar, jujube, lotus seed or pear until the broth thickens. Almost no flavor of its own - the point is the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTremella (Snow Ear Mushroom)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eTremella fuciformis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e White Wood Ear \/ Silver Ear \/ Bai Mu Er \/ 白木耳 \/ 银耳 \/ 銀耳\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ND Grade (Fully tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals, only accepting ND results for pesticides and sulfur)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e Grown and harvested in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFujian Province, China\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTremella, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSnow Ear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilver Ear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e widely used in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEast Asian culinary and herbal traditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIts \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enaturally gelatinous texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emild, delicate flavor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e have made it a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic ingredient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional soups, teas, and nourishing desserts for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur Tremella is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecarefully selected\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elow-temperature dried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e to maintain its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esmooth, jelly-like consistency\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, natural aroma, and color. It is valued as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eversatile culinary ingredient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eteas, decoctions, and traditional herbal desserts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Decoctions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoak 5–8 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1–2 hours\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e until soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemove the central stem.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimmer gently for 1–2 hours\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e with ingredients such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ered dates, lotus seeds, goji berries, or Asian pear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e to create a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional silky dessert soup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Herbal Infusions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCombine soaked Tremella with botanicals like \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003echrysanthemum, lily bulb, or Chinese yam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteep or simmer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to create a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarm, comforting infusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e often enjoyed in traditional herbal kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdd to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esoups, vegan broths, porridges, or smoothies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePopular in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ehomemade herbal blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic East Asian dessert recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etea, decoction, or soup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eND Grade — independently tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried to preserve texture, aroma, and natural color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally rich in botanical polysaccharides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Tremella is described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet and neutral\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in nature and traditionally associated with the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLung and Stomach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is a classic botanical featured in traditional East Asian dessert soups, seasonal teas, and slow-simmered recipes in which it brings a soft, harmonizing quality to the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708446851221,"sku":"CS-2B16-4oz","price":12.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708446883989,"sku":"CS-2B16","price":36.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/BaiMuEr_YinEr_Whole_Premium.jpg?v=1786411087","url":"https:\/\/ruedelmas33.com\/products\/tremella-whole-mushroom-snow-ear-mushroom-tremella-fuciformis-bai-mu-er-yin-er-nd-grade","provider":"Delmas33","version":"1.0","type":"link"}