1. Hericium erinaceus has a bitter taste, and the root of Hericium erinaceus has a bitter taste, so it is best to cut off the root when eating;

2. The fruiting body is red, and Hericium erinaceus encounters a harsh environment when growing, which leads to the redness of the fruiting body, so Hericium erinaceus will also have bitterness;

3. The method of soaking hair is wrong. After washing Hericium erinaceus, it is best to soak it in cold water for a while. If Hericium erinaceus has bitter taste, it can be blanched in boiling water to remove the bitter taste.