Dried Hericium erinaceus does not contain toxic substances, but because it is rich in nutrients, if it is soaked for too long, it may breed more bacteria and toxic substances produced by bacterial metabolism, which may cause physical discomfort after eating.
Therefore, it is suggested that Hericium erinaceus should be soaked before eating, so as to avoid wasting food.
2 How long does Hericium erinaceus usually soak for 6- 12 hours?
Dried Hericium erinaceus is made by dehydrating fresh Hericium erinaceus. Belonging to a dry product. It needs to be soaked before cooking, and dried Hericium erinaceus can only be eaten after it absorbs enough water to soften. If the soaking time is not enough, Hericium erinaceus will be dry and hard to eat, but if the soaking time is too long, Hericium erinaceus will easily deteriorate.
Therefore, it is recommended to soak for 6- 12 hours each time, depending on the ambient temperature. If the ambient temperature is low, it will take a long time, but it is best not to exceed 12 hours.
3 can dried Hericium erinaceus be directly powdered? Direct milling is generally not recommended.
Hericium erinaceus powder and dried Hericium erinaceus are sold in the market, but Hericium erinaceus powder is not directly made from dried Hericium erinaceus.
This is because the dried Hericium erinaceus is made of fresh Hericium erinaceus after dehydration and sun drying, and it also contains a certain amount of water for the convenience of transportation, while the Hericium erinaceus powder is completely dried, so the dried Hericium erinaceus can not be directly used for milling. If you want to powder, it is recommended to dry it before powdering.
Who is not suitable for people who are allergic to Hericium erinaceus?
Hericium erinaceus is an edible fungus, which is rich in protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, and most people can eat it in moderation.
However, some photosensitive components contained in Hericium erinaceus may enhance the absorption of ultraviolet rays by human skin, so it is not recommended to eat Hericium erinaceus for some people suffering from dermatitis and solar allergy. If you want to eat Hericium erinaceus, you'd better avoid exposure to the sun.