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Auricularia Auricula Judae Wood Ear

Auricularia Auricula Judae

Common Names: Wood Ear, Jelly Ear, Black Fungus, Cloud Ear

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Auricularia Auricula-Judae, commonly known as the Wood Ear Mushroom, is an edible mushroom. It is characterized by its ear-like shape, gelatinous texture, and brown color.

Flavors

Mild

A mild flavor, often used in soups and stews

Textures

Gelatinous

A unique gelatinous texture when cooked

Rubbery

Firm, jelly-like texture

Chewy

Pleasantly chewy when cooked

Fragrances

Earthy

Woodsy, forest floor aroma

Physical Characteristics

Caps:

Ear-shaped, gelatinous, brown

Gills:

None

Helps With

Immunity

Shown to stimulate immune system function

Cholesterol

May help lower LDL cholesterol levels

Blood Glucose

Linked to improved glycemic control and insulin sensitivity

Look Alike Species

	Specie:	Differences:
	Exidia glandulosa Edibility: poisonous	Both species are jelly fungi and can be found growing on dead wood. However, they can be distinguished by their color and texture: Auricularia Auricula-judae is brown and ear-like with a smooth texture, while Exidia glandulosa is black and brain-like with a bumpy texture.

Specie:

Exidia glandulosa

Edibility:

poisonous

Differences:Both species are jelly fungi and can be found growing on dead wood. However, they can be distinguished by their color and texture: Auricularia Auricula-judae is brown and ear-like with a smooth texture, while Exidia glandulosa is black and brain-like with a bumpy texture.

Nutrition Facts (Raw)

Serving Size 100 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories22

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.2 g0%

Saturated Fat 0 g0%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg0%

Sodium 0 mg0%

Total Carbohydrate 3.5 g1%

Dietary Fiber 2.8 g10%

Total Sugars 0.7 g

Protein 2.6 g5%

Vitamin A 0 µg 0%•Thiamin B₁ 0.1 mg 8%

Riboflavin B₂ 0.2 mg 15%•Niacin B₃ 1.1 mg 7%

Vitamin B₆ 0.1 mg 6%•Folate B₉ 0 µg 0%

Vitamin B₁₂ 0 mg 0%•Vitamin C 0 mg 0%

Vitamin D 0 µg 0%•Vitamin E 0 mg 0%

Vitamin K 0 µg 0%•Calcium 3 mg 0%

Copper 0 mg 0%•Iron 0.5 mg 3%

Magnesium 0 mg 0%•Manganese 0 mg 0%

Phosphorus 0 mg 0%•Potassium 270 mg 6%

Selenium 0 µg 0%•Zinc 0.3 mg 3%

Vit A 0 µg 0%•B₁ 0.1 mg 8%

B₂ 0.2 mg 15%•B₃ 1.1 mg 7%

B₆ 0.1 mg 6%•B₉ 0 µg 0%

B₁₂ 0 mg 0%•Vit C 0 mg 0%

Vit D 0 µg 0%•Vit E 0 mg 0%

Vit K 0 µg 0%•Calcium 3 mg 0%

Copper 0 mg 0%•Iron 0.5 mg 3%

Mg 0 mg 0%•Mn 0 mg 0%

Phosph. 0 mg 0%•Pot. 270 mg 6%

Selenium 0 µg 0%•Zinc 0.3 mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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References

Compounds originating from the edible mushroom Auricularia auricula-judae inhibit tropomyosin receptor kinase B activity

This study demonstrates, for the first time, that substances originating from A. auricula-judae exhibit TrkB-inhibition properties and hold therapeutic potential.

2023

The therapeutic potential of wood ear mushroom (Auricularia auricula) in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its antihyperlipidemic and anti-inflammatory actions

This study demonstrated the antihyperlipidemic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties of Auricularia auricula extracts.

2021