Champignon noir

Description

Black fungus is fairly neutral in taste and can take on many flavors. It’s quite popular in Asia, where it’s regularly added to soups, and it has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine. Black fungus (Auricularia polytricha) is an edible wild mushroom sometimes known as tree ear or cloud ear fungus, given its dark, ear-like shape. Black Fungus is often used in Asian cooking, especially Chinese cuisine and widely enjoyed for its crisp texture and mild flavour. It is also known as wood ear fungus, wood fungus, ear fungus, cloud ear mushrooms. These are low in fat and calories but rich in protein and other nutrients.