Tips for quickly distinguishing real from fake Reishi mushrooms.
(Baonghean.vn) - Currently, the market is flooded with counterfeit reishi mushrooms of unknown origin, causing confusion among consumers. To choose high-quality reishi mushrooms that are safe for health, consumers should pay attention to the following points.
Based on shape
Korean Reishi MushroomsThey are usually irregularly shaped, rarely kidney-shaped, and the underside of the cap has white streaks.Reishi mushrooms of unknown originMost of them are shaped like kidneys.
Observecolor
Based on the color of the mushroom, it is also a fairly accurate way to distinguish real from fake reishi mushrooms. For the underside of the mushroom...Korean Reishi MushroomsThey are usually lemon yellow in color, with noticeable white scratches and scuffs.Fake Reishi mushroomsThe underside of the cap is yellowish-brown or gray, with earthy brown scratches; sometimes there are pinhead-sized round holes caused by woodworms, dull and not shiny.
Attention ksize
Korean Reishi MushroomsIf well cared for, they will grow very large, with a diameter of 8-17 cm, an average thickness of 1.5-2 cm, and weighing about 200 grams each.Fake Reishi mushroomsThey are thinner; each mushroom has a diameter of about 16 cm but weighs only about 50g; the cap looks spongy.
Feel with your hands.
TouchKorean Reishi MushroomsIt will have a smooth, not rough, feel; the surface of the top of the mushroom retains its outer layer of spores, which is slightly brown in color; if sliced, it is difficult to break or shatter when bent at both ends due to its elasticity.Fake Reishi mushroomsThe cut surface of the stem feels rough and coarse to the touch; the fungal spores attached to the back of the ear are easily detached and not firmly attached; when sliced, they break apart when gently squeezed between the hands, and the cut surface is soft.
Recognizing through taste and smell.
Korean Reishi MushroomsIt has a slightly bitter but fragrant smell; when brewed, it has a strong, slightly bitter taste, but after drinking it, you will feel comfortable and it is easy to drink; the second and third brews still retain the slightly bitter taste, and the water does not turn sour or change taste after a few days.Fake Reishi mushroomsIt also has a bitter taste, but only in the first brew; by the second brew, it's completely tasteless.
