Data shows that nowadays, there are over 70 mushroom varieties in Chinese market, of which Shiitake mushroom, Oyster mushroom, Enoki mushoom, Button mushroom and Black fungus are the featured varieties. And, Morel mushroom, Bamboo fungus, Pleurotus nebrodensis and Pleurotus geesteranus are also seen as the rare varieties.

 

Top Three Sought-after Mushroom Varieties 

1. Shiitake mushroom: In Chinese mushroom market, Shiitake mushroom is commonly seen, widely sold and especially preferred by consumers. Besides, cultivation technology on Shiitake mushroom is rather mature in China while it is easy on aspect of its cultivation technique.

Shiitake mushroom is packed with good medicinal values and it provides abundant vegetable proteins, dietary fibres and vitamins, it is ideal for middle aged and elderly people, as well as hypertensive and cardiovascular patients.

 

2. Russula Lepida (Red mushroom): In China, price of Red mushroom is relatively expensive, it is fresh, sweet and delicious, and is packed with many kinds of amino acids which are necessary for human body. Red mushroom facilitates enhancing immunity and warding off cancers, an regular consumption can help moisten the skin, keep you active and prolong life.

 

3. Bamboo fungus: It is the cryptoporus which parasitizes at the root of withered bamboo, it is similar to dry white snake skin and is commonly hailed as “Mushroom Queen” by consumers in China.