Why does dried Tremella turn yellower as time goes by? How long does it take to cook Tremella to make it thick?

Tremella is generally shaped like a chrysanthemum or cockscomb, slightly golden and natural in color, soft, translucent, and elastic. Tremella is a traditional edible fungus in my country and is deeply loved by people. Friends who like to eat Tremella will find that the dried Tremella becomes yellower as it is stored. Why is this? Open the encyclopedia knowledge website below to have a look!

Contents of this article

1. Why does dried Tremella turn yellower as it ages?

2. How long does it take to cook Tremella to make it thick?

3. Can Tremella be eaten every day?

Why does dried Tremella turn yellower as it ages?

Possibility 1: The dried Tremella may have gone bad. Tremella itself is white in color, and the root is light yellow. If the dried Tremella becomes more and more yellow, it may have gone bad.

Possibility 2: The dried Tremella may not have been cleaned thoroughly before. The dried Tremella was not cleaned thoroughly, and the surface was covered with more and more dust, so it became more and more yellow.

Tremella, also known as white fungus, snow fungus, and tremella, is the fruiting body of the Basidiomycetes, Tremellales, Tremellaceae, and Tremella genus. It is known as the "king of fungi."

Tremella is generally chrysanthemum-shaped or cockscomb-shaped, 5-10 cm in diameter, soft, white, translucent and elastic. Tremella is a traditional edible fungus in my country and is deeply loved by people.

Most species of Tremella grow on logs of various trees. Tremella is a mesophilic fungus, and its cultivation process is inseparable from the companion mycelium of the ash fungus. Its mixed mycelium is not resistant to high temperatures, but is resistant to low temperatures.

How long does it take to cook Tremella to make it thick?

How long does it take to cook Tremella until it becomes thick? This depends on what kind of pot you use. If you use a pressure cooker to stew Tremella, it usually takes about an hour. If you use an electric rice cooker, it usually takes 2-3 hours. If you use an electric stew pot or electric casserole, it takes 3-4 hours.

In order to make it stew better, you need to soak the white fungus in cold water before stewing, usually for 3-4 hours.

It is best to choose Tremella that is slightly golden and natural in color. Such Tremella is easier to stew. Try not to choose Tremella that is too white or dark yellow in color.

When stewing, it is best to boil it over high heat first, then switch to medium or low heat and simmer, adding enough water at one time.

Can Tremella be eaten every day?

Tremella cannot be eaten every day. Tremella is rich in cellulose, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, help digestion, increase appetite and other effects. However, if you eat too much, it will make the stomach and intestines unbearable, and severe diarrhea and indigestion may occur.

If you eat too much Tremella fuciformis, it can easily stimulate the spleen and stomach, causing spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness.

Tremella contains a large amount of gelatin. Eating too much can easily cause phlegm and cause discomfort in the throat and lungs.

Tremella is eaten with sugar water, and long-term consumption can easily cause obesity.