Secret to quickly distinguish real and fake lingzhi mushrooms
(Baonghean.vn) - Currently, on the market there are many types of fake branded lingzhi mushrooms, with unknown origins, causing confusion for consumers. To choose good quality lingzhi mushrooms, ensuring health, consumers need to note the following points.
Based on shape
Korean Ganodermausually round in shape, rarely kidney-shaped, with white scratches on the underside of the cap.Ganoderma mushroom of unknown originMost are kidney-shaped.
Observecolor
Based on the color of the mushroom is also a fairly accurate way to identify real and fake lingzhi mushrooms. For the underside of theKorean Ganodermausually lemon yellow, with white scratches and scuffs that are quite visible.Fake GanodermaThe underside of the cap is yellow-brown or gray, with brown scratches; sometimes there are round pinholes due to termites, the color is dull and not shiny.
Note ksize
Korean GanodermaIf well cared for, it will be very large, with a diameter of 8 - 17cm, an average thickness of 1.5 - 2cm; weighing about 200gr/piece.Fake Ganodermahas a thinner thickness; the diameter of a mushroom is about 16 cm but only weighs about 50g; the mushroom cap looks spongy.
Feel by hand
TouchKorean Ganodermawill feel smooth, not rough; the surface of the upper side of the mushroom still retains the outer layer of spores, has a slightly brown color; if sliced, hold the two ends bent, difficult to break, fracture because of elasticity.Fake GanodermaThe cut surface of the stem feels rough and bumpy to the touch; the fungal spores on the back of the ear fall off easily and do not adhere firmly; when sliced, they break when gently squeezed with both hands, and the cut surface is soft.
Recognize by taste
Korean GanodermaThe smell is slightly bitter but fragrant; When boiled, it has a strong, slightly bitter taste. After drinking, you will feel comfortable and easy to drink; boil again for the second and third times, the slightly bitter taste is still retained. After a few days, the water will not become sour or have a strange taste.Fake GanodermaIt also tastes bitter but only in the first water, in the second water it has no taste at all.
