Can cordyceps flower be eaten raw?

Cordyceps flower, also known as Cordyceps militaris or Cordyceps militaris, is a medicinal fungus combined with pupae, belonging to Fungi, ascomycetes, Sarcophaga, Erythromycaceae, Cordyceps, mainly growing in the north of China. Most of the Cordyceps sinensis flowers on the market are artificially cultivated, so can Cordyceps sinensis flowers be eaten raw?

Can Cordyceps sinensis flowers be eaten raw

Cordyceps sinensis flowers cannot be eaten raw. When we eat Cordyceps sinensis flowers, we should at least blanch them in the water before eating them, otherwise it will affect the nutrition absorption of Cordyceps sinensis flowers and cause waste. Therefore, when eating Cordyceps sinensis flowers, we suggest that they should be boiled first. Generally, dried Cordyceps sinensis flowers should be boiled for 10 minutes.

Cordyceps sinensis flower is rich in protein, 18 kinds of amino acids, 17 kinds of trace elements and 12 kinds of vitamins: a, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D, E and so on. The research and testing of Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Canada, the United States and more than ten units in China and other countries around the world have proved that Cordyceps sinensis is the most ideal substitute for traditional Cordyceps sinensis.

Second, the edible method of Cordyceps sinensis flower

1. Make soup

Cordyceps sinensis flowers can be used to make soup, especially dried Cordyceps sinensis flowers, the soup taste is very delicious, after cooking soup with Cordyceps sinensis flowers will find that the color of the soup turns yellow, this is a normal phenomenon.

2. Cold dressing

Bought fresh Cordyceps sinensis flowers can be used for cold, add some cilantro, Cordyceps sinensis flowers after cold taste more refreshing.

3. Fried food

Both fresh and dried Cordyceps can be fried and cooked with other meat or vegetarian dishes.

4. Soak in water

Soak the Cordyceps sinensis flower with boiling water, then directly quote it after a few minutes, repeatedly brew until the water color fades, and finally put the Cordyceps sinensis flower into your mouth and chew and swallow it.

Cordyceps sinensis flower is very rich in nutritional value, but there are many fake and shoddy products on the market. When buying Cordyceps sinensis flower for consumption, it should be distinguished according to color.