Secret to quickly distinguish real and fake lingzhi mushrooms
(Baonghean.vn) - Currently, on the market there are many types of fake branded Ganoderma mushrooms, of unknown origin, causing confusion for consumers. To choose good quality Ganoderma 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.Lingzhi mushroom of unknown originMost of them are kidney-shaped.
Observecolor
Relying 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 visible white scratches.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.
Attention ksize
Korean GanodermaIf well cared for, they 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 each mushroom is about 16 cm but weighs only about 50g; the mushroom cap looks spongy.
Feel by hand
TouchKorean GanodermaIt will 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 or fracture because of its 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, 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 time, the slightly bitter taste will still be 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, by the second water it has no taste at all.
