Flower mushroom is the star of mushroom. The top surface of the Flowering Mushroom appears light black, the pattern of the mushroom is blossomed and white, and the bottom of the mushroom is light yellow. Flower Mushroom is named because of the flower pattern on the top surface. The colder the weather is, the higher the production of the flower mushroom and the better the quality, with thick, tender and flavorful meat, which is refreshing to the palate.
The winter mushroom is second only to the flower mushroom in quality, with a black top surface and a yellowish underside, and thicker meat that is crisp and delicious.
Shiangsin is a low-grade variety of shiitake mushroom because it is the leftovers after selecting flower and winter mushrooms. The flesh of shiitake is thinner, less tender, and less flavorful than that of shiitake and dashi, and its quality is inferior to that of shiitake and dashi. However, it is also delicious as a side dish for meat and cheap, which is both economical and affordable.