Cordyceps, also known as Cordyceps sinensis, is a common Chinese herb that we can use to boil water to drink, or eat directly or make soup or powder to eat. When we buy Cordyceps, we should pay attention to distinguish between the real and the fake, especially the dried Cordyceps will be easier to fake than the fresh grass, so we have to choose a trusted store to buy. So what is the difference between real and fake Cordyceps?
What is the difference between real Cordyceps and fake ones1, look at the ring pattern: real Cordyceps has 3 rings between each pair of feet, the ring pattern is complete and clear; fake Cordyceps rings are generally vague and incomplete.
2, smell: the smell of real Cordyceps is slightly fishy, with the smell of straw mushrooms; fake Cordyceps smells no real Cordyceps odor, there is a slight fishy smell.
3, look at the cross-section: observe the cross-section of the real Cordyceps sinensis, the cross-section is milky white, most of them are accompanied by black semi-circular or V-shaped cross-section, the epidermis, bacteria and digestive line can be clearly seen; fake Cordyceps cross-section is generally dark yellow or black common, the epidermis, bacteria and digestive line fuzzy.
4, look at the color: Cordyceps has a brownish-yellow appearance, branched Cordyceps has a yellowish-green appearance, yellowish-brown or dark brown in water, Liangshan Cordyceps has a brown appearance, and the groundworms have a yellowish or gray-black appearance; the color of fake or low-quality Cordyceps is usually dark yellow or black.
The difference between fresh and dried Cordyceps1, different nutritional value: fresh grass has a better nutrient absorption rate than dried grass. As long as the growth time is short, the fresh grass can be eaten directly and the body can absorb it more easily. Dried grass is usually used for making flour, boiling water and soup.
2, the degree of cleanliness of the insect body is different: fresh grass cleaning is more simple, more in place, cleaned Cordyceps directly oral more perfect. And the supply period of fresh cordyceps is less than two months. From the end of April to mid-June each year, in order from low to high altitude, dry cordyceps is not.
3, the taste is different: the taste of fresh cordyceps is more crispy and sweet without odor, the taste of dry cordyceps smells strong (oxidation results), slightly sweet. The main difference is reflected in the fishy flavor, because everyone's preference is different, so you can choose according to taste.
Five contraindications to the consumption of Cordyceps1, dampness and heat within the body should not. Cordyceps nourishes lung yin and kidney yang, and can help yang. Physical fitness (such as voice high pulse strong people), the body hotter or blood heat, dampness and heat within the person should not be taken, otherwise it will cause nosebleeds and other negative consequences.
2, children should be careful. Cordyceps has a "yang" effect, children should be used with caution to avoid precocious maturity.
3, table evil people do not take. Cordyceps should not be taken by people with symptoms of cold, cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, chills, fever and acute cough.
4, hypertension patients are prohibited. Cordyceps sinensis is sweet and warm in nature, so it is not suitable for those who have real fire or evil victory (such as patients with cold and fever), those who have hot constitution, patients with hypertension, patients with stroke, and patients with internal hemorrhage. Especially patients with cerebral hemorrhage.
5, avoid taking a large amount for a long time. According to the test, the content of arsenic in cordyceps, cordyceps powder, pure powder tablet products is 4.4-9.9mg/kg, and the limit of arsenic in the national safety standard of health food is 1.0mg/kg. Therefore, long-term consumption of Cordyceps sinensis, Cordyceps sinensis powder or pure powder tablets may lead to excessive accumulation of arsenic in the body, and should be avoided to take large quantities of Cordyceps sinensis in a long period of time.