Wild Mushrooms
& Dried Products

From the biodiverse forests of Yunnan — fresh wild mushrooms, farm-dried fungi, freeze-dried specialties and gourmet mushroom sauces. 81products of nature's finest, sourced directly from the mountain.

Fresh mushrooms are supplied according to seasons. Please consult for availability.

Fresh Yunnan Black Truffle
Truffle

云南新鲜黑松露

Fresh Yunnan Black Truffle

Tuber melanosporum

Rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, various vitamins and essential trace elements. A prized delicacy from the forests of Yunnan.

AntioxidantPremiumSymbiotic
Fresh Shangri-La Matsutake
Matsutake

新鲜香格里拉松茸

Fresh Shangri-La Matsutake

Tricholoma matsutake

A rare gift from the primeval forests of Shangri-La at 3500m altitude. Clean air, clear water, and earth's essence in every piece.

ImmunityRareHigh-Altitude
High-Altitude Morel
Morel

高山羊肚菌

High-Altitude Morel

Morchella

Irregular cap with unique network texture resembling a sheep's stomach. Rich in protein, polysaccharides, vitamins and minerals.

ImmunityCalciumBone Health
Wild Morel
Morel

野生羊肚菌

Wild Morel

Morchella (Wild)

Thick flesh with rich mushroom aroma. Tender and crisp with rich nutrition from wild forests.

Thick FleshRich AromaWild
Wild Yellow Boletus
Boletus

新鲜野生黄牛肝菌

Wild Yellow Boletus

Leccinum aurantiacum

Cap hemispherical or flat, yellowish-brown, with thick white flesh. Smooth and delicious after cooking with a special nutty aroma.

Nutty AromaImmune SupportAntioxidant
Wild White Scallion Boletus
Boletus

新鲜野生白葱牛肝菌

Wild White Scallion Boletus

Boletus edulis var. albidus

Named for its pale pinkish-white cap and green onion-like scent. Rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.

MedicinalBlood NourishingUnique Aroma
Wild Boletus Edulis
Boletus

新鲜野生美味牛肝菌

Wild Boletus Edulis

Boletus edulis

Known as the "King of Mushrooms" for its thick flesh and delicious taste. Thick flesh, smooth texture, with a unique nutty aroma and sweet taste — the "steak in the forest."

King of MushroomsHigh ProteinLow Fat
Wild Black Boletus
Boletus

新鲜野生黑牛肝菌

Wild Black Boletus

Boletus aereus

Dark brown to blackish-brown cap with velvety surface. Known as "steak in the forest" with a unique nutty aroma.

Forest SteakWoody FragranceRare
Red Scallion Boletus
Boletus

新鲜红葱牛肝菌(见手青)

Red Scallion Boletus

Neoboletus luridiformis

Rich in protein, polysaccharides and trace elements. Must be thoroughly cooked! A classic Yunnan delicacy.

Must Cook ThoroughlyYunnan ClassicImmune Support
Wild Russula Virescens
Russula

新鲜野生青头菇

Wild Russula Virescens

Russula virescens

Pale green to grayish-green cap with cracked patterns. Fresh, sweet, crispy and refreshing taste.

CrispyRefreshingLow Fat
Fresh Zhijin Bamboo Fungus
Bamboo Fungus

新鲜织金竹荪

Fresh Zhijin Bamboo Fungus

Dictyophora indusiata

From Zhijin County, Guizhou — the "Hometown of Bamboo Fungus in China." Elegant shape with strong fresh fragrance.

Elegant ShapeHigh ProteinDietary Fiber
Sparassis Crispa
Medicinal

新鲜绣球菌

Sparassis Crispa

Sparassis crispa

Also known as Hydrangea Mushroom or Cauliflower Mushroom. A rare edible and medicinal fungus with crispy texture.

MedicinalAnti-tumorCrispy Texture
Fresh Agaricus Blazei
Matsutake

新鲜姬松茸

Fresh Agaricus Blazei

Agaricus blazei

Also known as Brazilian Mushroom. Rich in protein, amino acids, minerals and active polysaccharides with almond-like fragrance.

Brazilian MushroomAlmond FragranceImmunity
Fresh Hericium Erinaceus
Medicinal

新鲜猴头菇

Fresh Hericium Erinaceus

Hericium erinaceus

Named for its appearance resembling a monkey's head. Milky white with fluffy, dense surface. Combines deliciousness and health.

Gastric HealthNerve RegenerationMedicinal
Wild Chanterelle
Chanterelle

新鲜野生鸡油菌

Wild Chanterelle

Cantharellus cibarius

Bright apricot yellow to golden yellow. Emits a strong fruity fragrance like dried apricots. Low calorie, high fiber.

Fruity AromaLow CalorieAntioxidant
Golden Tremella
Tremella

新鲜金耳菌

Golden Tremella

Tremella aurantialba

Brain-shaped or petal-shaped, bright golden yellow. Moistens lungs, nourishes yin, and beautifies skin.

BeautyLung HealthYin Nourishing
Fresh Tremella
Tremella

新鲜银耳

Fresh Tremella

Tremella fuciformis

Undried tremella with more tender taste than dried version. Milky white, translucent colloidal, rich in colloid.

BeautyDigestive HealthColloid Rich
Wild Black Tiger Paw Mushroom
Specialty

新鲜野生黑虎掌菌

Wild Black Tiger Paw Mushroom

Sarcodon imbricatus

Named for scaly patterns similar to tiger paws. A rare edible fungus with unique flavor and thick flesh.

RareThick FleshUnique Flavor
Thelephora Ganbajun
Specialty

新鲜干巴菌

Thelephora Ganbajun

Thelephora ganbajun

Known as the "nobleman among wild mushrooms" and one of the top ingredients in Yunnan cuisine.

Top Yunnan IngredientNoblemanMountain Treasure
Old Man Head Mushroom
Boletus

新鲜老人头菌

Old Man Head Mushroom

Leccinum

Named for its rough cap surface resembling an old man's scalp. An edible wild fungus of the Boletaceae family.

BoletaceaeRich AromaHigh Protein
Wild Lactarius Volemus
Specialty

新鲜野生奶浆菌

Wild Lactarius Volemus

Lactarius volemus

Secretes milky white juice when injured. White thick flesh with slight milk fragrance and smooth taste.

Milk FragranceAntibacterialSmooth Taste
Wild Russula Senecis
Russula

新鲜野生谷熟菌

Wild Russula Senecis

Russula senecis

Also known as Gu Huang Jun. Nutritious and delicious wild edible fungus with white to pale yellow flesh.

Immune RegulationAnti-inflammatoryVersatile
Wild Russula
Russula

新鲜野生红菇

Wild Russula

Russula genus

Bright red, pink or purple-red cap, 5-15cm diameter. Sweet taste with woody fragrance. Improves nutritional anemia.

Blood HealthAntioxidantSweet Taste
Dew Termitomyces Albuminosus
Termitomyces

新鲜露水鸡枞菌

Dew Termitomyces Albuminosus

Oudemansiella oospora

Tender, fragrant, delicate in flesh and unique in taste. The stipe is crispy and delicious, a rare table delicacy.

Rare DelicacyBlood PressureHigh Protein
Wild Termitomyces Albuminosus
Termitomyces

新鲜野生鸡枞菌

Wild Termitomyces Albuminosus

Termitomyces albuminosus

White, thick, delicate flesh. Fresh, sweet, crispy and fragrant. Far better than MSG for enhancing freshness.

Better than MSGBlood SugarVersatile
Black-Skinned Termitomyces
Termitomyces

新鲜黑皮鸡枞菌

Black-Skinned Termitomyces

Oudemansiella raphanipes

Also known as "Black-Skinned Termitomyces Albuminosus." Regulates gastrointestinal function and enhances immunity.

Gut HealthImmunityAll-Purpose
Dried Morel Esculenta
Dried Mushrooms

羊肚菌(干品)

Dried Morel Esculenta

Morchella esculenta

Thick-fleshed dried morels from Yunnan's high-altitude virgin forests. Crisp, smooth texture with strong fragrance — a star ingredient for all seasons.

Thick FleshImmunityNo Sulfur
Dried Zhijin Bamboo Fungus
Dried Mushrooms

织金竹荪(干品)

Dried Zhijin Bamboo Fungus

Dictyophora indusiata

Red veil bamboo fungus from Zhijin Plateau, Guizhou. Natural fresh fragrance similar to bamboo forest, elegant and pleasant.

Bamboo FragranceNatural UmamiElegant Shape
Freeze-Dried Matsutake
Freeze-Dried

冻干松茸

Freeze-Dried Matsutake

Tricholoma matsutake

FD freeze-dried Shangri-La matsutake retaining 95%+ nutrients. Quickly restores to nearly fresh state after rehydration.

FD Technology95%+ NutritionShangri-La
Dried Matsutake Slices
Dried Mushrooms

松茸干片

Dried Matsutake Slices

Tricholoma matsutake

Farm-dried Shangri-La matsutake slices. Rich aroma and thick firm flesh after soaking — no sulfur fumigation, no additives.

Farm-Dried3500m AltitudeRich Aroma
Dried Agaricus Blazei Slices
Dried Mushrooms

姬松茸干片

Dried Agaricus Blazei Slices

Agaricus blazei

Unique strong mushroom fragrance similar to almond. Yunnan-produced with non-sulfur processing, tender and delicate.

Almond FragranceNon-SulfurTender
Snow Mountain Matsutake (Dried)
Dried Mushrooms

雪山松茸(干品)

Snow Mountain Matsutake (Dried)

Snow Mushroom (cultivated)

Also known as Snow Mushroom. Grows in primitive forests above 3,800 meters with 2,200-3,000 hours of annual sunshine.

3800m AltitudeOrganic StandardSnow Mushroom
Dried Yellow Boletus
Dried Mushrooms

黄牛肝菌(干品)

Dried Yellow Boletus

Boletus edulis

Farm-dried yellow boletus from Yunnan deep mountains. Thick and tender after soaking — flat hemispherical cap with light yellow flesh.

Farm-DriedThick FleshNatural Umami
Dried Black Boletus
Dried Mushrooms

黑牛肝菌(干品)

Dried Black Boletus

Boletus aereus

Chuxiong black boletus with unique mushroom fragrance. Tender and delicate flesh, versatile for stir-frying, soup and stewing.

SymbioticHigh ProteinVersatile
Dried Red Lactarius Boletus
Dried Mushrooms

红乳牛肝菌(干品)

Dried Red Lactarius Boletus

Red Lactarius Boletus

Bright red cap like sunset glow from Chuxiong, Yunnan. Thick and tender flesh with strong sweet mushroom fragrance.

Sunset Red CapTraceableSweet Fragrance
Dried Boletus Edulis
Dried Mushrooms

美味牛肝菌(干品)

Dried Boletus Edulis

Boletus edulis

From Lijiang's rich forests. Tender and smooth with unique chewy texture, strong mushroom fragrance with sweet nutty flavor.

Wild OnlyNutty SweetHigh Nutrition
Dried Black Truffle Slices
Dried Mushrooms

黑松露干片

Dried Black Truffle Slices

Tuber melanosporum

Known as the "black pearl underground." Hand-picked after fresh harvesting, farm-dried to retain core nutrition and flavor.

Black PearlImmunityAnti-fatigue
Dried Monkey Brain Mushroom
Dried Mushrooms

猴脑菌(干品)

Dried Monkey Brain Mushroom

Black Brain Mushroom

Named for its shape like monkey brain or walnut. Crisp flesh, elastic after soaking, tender like sea cucumber — known as "vegetarian meat."

Vegetarian MeatImmunityAntioxidant
Dried Agaricus Blazei
Dried Mushrooms

姬松茸(干品)

Dried Agaricus Blazei

Agaricus blazei Murrill

Also known as Brazilian mushroom. Golden cap with natural fresh luster, almond fragrance lingering after eating.

Golden CapAlmond AromaTraceable Premium
Dried Grifola Frondosa
Dried Mushrooms

灰树花(干品)

Dried Grifola Frondosa

Grifola frondosa

Tender flesh with delicate chicken-like flavor. Cooks quickly, does not turn mushy — adds layers of seafood-like umami.

Chicken-like FlavorQuick CookingMedicinal
Dried Chanterelle
Dried Mushrooms

鸡油菌(干品)

Dried Chanterelle

Cantharellus cibarius

Trumpet-shaped, apricot yellow to egg yolk yellow. Rich in nutrients with delicious taste — also known as apricot fungus.

Apricot YellowFruity AromaThick Flesh
Dried Pholiota Nameko
Dried Mushrooms

滑子菇(干品)

Dried Pholiota Nameko

Pholiota nameko

Also known as nameko or pearl mushroom. Grows in clusters on fallen logs of broad-leaved trees in autumn.

Pearl MushroomImmunityLow Calorie
Dried Russula
Dried Mushrooms

红菇(干品)

Dried Russula

Russula

Known as "king of mushrooms" — a natural nutritious treasure with antioxidant and immune regulation effects.

King of MushroomsBlood NourishingAntioxidant
Dried Pleurotus Eryngii
Dried Mushrooms

杏鲍菇(干品)

Dried Pleurotus Eryngii

Pleurotus eryngii

Also known as king oyster mushroom or almond abalone mushroom. A large fleshy agaric with appetizing properties.

King OysterAppetizingLow Lipid
Dried Coprinus Comatus
Dried Mushrooms

鸡腿菇(干品)

Dried Coprinus Comatus

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Mane with delicate delicious flesh and pure white attractive appearance. Remains firm even after prolonged cooking.

Shaggy ManeFirm TextureBlood Pressure
Dried White Auricularia
Dried Mushrooms

白玉耳(干品)

Dried White Auricularia

White Auricularia

Milky white to pure white, smooth and shiny, translucent like jade. A white mutant strain of auricularia polytricha.

Jade WhiteHigh FiberBeauty
Dried Rose White Auricularia
Dried Mushrooms

玫瑰木耳(干品)

Dried Rose White Auricularia

Tremella sanguinea Peng

Also known as blood ear or blood tremella. Rich in iron and polysaccharides — a high-grade natural green tonic.

Blood NourishingHigh IronNatural Tonic
Dried Wild Termitomyces
Dried Mushrooms

野生鸡枞菌(干品)

Dried Wild Termitomyces

Termitomyces albuminosus

Symbiotic with termites in nature. High protein content with rich polysaccharides and physiological activities.

Termite SymbioticHigh ProteinBlood Sugar
Dried Black-Skin Termitomyces
Dried Mushrooms

黑皮鸡枞菌(干品)

Dried Black-Skin Termitomyces

Oudemansiella raphanipes

Also known as water termitomyces or grass termitomyces. Rich in amino acids and vitamins, helps relieve anxiety and insomnia.

CalmingBone HealthVersatile
Dried Dew Termitomyces
Dried Mushrooms

露水鸡枞(干品)

Dried Dew Termitomyces

Oudemansiella oospora

A terrestrial wood-rotting fungus usually symbiotic with termites. Participates in sugar metabolism and lowers blood sugar.

Blood Sugar CareTermite SymbioticSnack-Ready
Dried Basswood Small Flower Mushroom
Dried Mushrooms

椴木小花菇(干品)

Dried Basswood Small Flower Mushroom

Lentinula edodes (Shiitake)

Top grade of shiitake varieties, grown on basswood. Contains the strongest immune agent — shiitake polysaccharide.

Top Grade ShiitakeImmune AgentBasswood Grown
Dried Basswood Wood Ear Mushroom
Dried Mushrooms

椴木木耳(干品)

Dried Basswood Wood Ear Mushroom

Auricularia polytricha

Grows naturally on basswood in deep mountains — a pure natural green food absorbing essence of nature.

Pure NaturalBlood NourishingVitamin K
Dried Antler Mushroom
Dried Mushrooms

鹿茸菇(干品)

Dried Antler Mushroom

Lyophyllum decastes

Also known as antler vegetable. Flesh crisp and thick in middle, thin at edge, elastic with strong mushroom fragrance.

High CalciumCrisp TextureImmune Activating
Dried Cyclocybe Aegerita
Dried Mushrooms

青冈菌(干品)

Dried Cyclocybe Aegerita

Cyclocybe aegerita

Brown cap 2-5cm with yellowish-white stipe. Flesh white and tender, thick with fine texture and strong special fragrance.

Special FragranceFine TextureAntioxidant
Dried Jelly-Ear Fungus
Dried Mushrooms

榆耳菌(干品)

Dried Jelly-Ear Fungus

Gloeostereum incarnatum

Also known as elm mushroom. A high-protein low-fat food with heat-clearing and dampness-removing effects.

High Protein Low FatKidney QiSmooth Texture
Dried Tremella Aurantialba
Dried Mushrooms

金耳菌(干品)

Dried Tremella Aurantialba

Naematelia aurantialba

Also known as golden tremella or yellow ear. Sweet and mild, belongs to lung meridian — relieves cough and moistens lung.

Lung MoisteningGolden ColorAnti-aging
Dried Bamboo Hairy Tripe
Dried Mushrooms

竹毛肚(干品)

Dried Bamboo Hairy Tripe

Bamboo Fungus Cap

The top cap of bamboo fungus. Green with uneven grid on surface like beef tripe — crisp and delicate taste.

Bamboo Fungus CapCrisp DelicateBlood Lipid
Dried Morchella-like Auricularia
Dried Mushrooms

羊肚耳(干品)

Dried Morchella-like Auricularia

Auricularia delicata

Also known as crisp wood ear or vegetarian tripe. Polysaccharides stimulate and regulate the immune system.

Vegetarian TripeAnti-tumorImmune Regulating
Dried Tea Fungus
Dried Mushrooms

茶树菇(干品)

Dried Tea Fungus

Agrocybe aegerita

Also known as willow mushroom. Yunnan's vertical climate provides perfect conditions — mild, sweet and warm, non-toxic.

CardiovascularVertical ClimateAnti-aging
Dried Tremella
Dried Mushrooms

银耳(干品)

Dried Tremella

Tremella fuciformis

Also known as white wood ear or snow ear. Milky white, translucent, soft and elastic — shaped like chrysanthemum or peony.

Beauty CollagenYin NourishingSnow Ear
Dried Armillaria Mellea
Dried Mushrooms

榛蘑(干品)

Dried Armillaria Mellea

Armillaria mellea

Honey Mushroom distributed in mountainous forests of Yunnan. Sweet and warm — expels wind and strengthens tendons and bones.

Honey MushroomBone StrengtheningWind Expelling
Dried Cordyceps Militaris Flower
Dried Mushrooms

虫草花(干品)

Dried Cordyceps Militaris Flower

Cordyceps militaris

Large-spore Cordyceps flower — a high-quality variety with plumper spores, golden color and abundant fruiting bodies.

Large SporeKidney BoostingGolden Color
Dried Old Man Head Mushroom
Dried Mushrooms

老人头菌(干品)

Dried Old Man Head Mushroom

Hericium erinaceus var. capitatus

Also known as Immortal Head Mushroom — a rare wild mushroom with delicate crisp flesh and unique light fragrance.

Rare WildImmortal HeadPremium Delicacy
Dried Hericium Erinaceus
Dried Mushrooms

猴头菇(干品)

Dried Hericium Erinaceus

Hericium erinaceus

Lion's Mane Mushroom named for its fruiting body resembling a monkey's head. Strengthens spleen and nourishes stomach.

Lion's ManeGastric HealthImmunity
Dried Sparassia Crispa
Dried Mushrooms

绣球菌(干品)

Dried Sparassia Crispa

Sparassia crispa

Cauliflower Mushroom with immune-regulating and anti-tumor effects. Highest in Vitamin E among mushrooms.

Vitamin E RichAnti-tumorCauliflower Shape
Dried Tiger Milk Mushroom
Dried Mushrooms

虎奶菌(干品)

Dried Tiger Milk Mushroom

Pleurotus tuber-regium

Tiger Milk Fungus with hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, immune-enhancing and anti-tumor polysaccharides.

Tiger MilkLiver NourishingAnti-tumor
Dried Gutian Bamboo Fungus
Dried Mushrooms

古田竹荪(干品)

Dried Gutian Bamboo Fungus

Dictyophora indusiata

From Gutian County, Fujian — the "Edible Mushroom Capital of China." Rich in essential amino acids and B vitamins.

Mushroom CapitalEssential Amino AcidsElegant
Dried Wild Morel
Dried Mushrooms

野生羊肚菌(干品)

Dried Wild Morel

Morchella esculenta (L.) Pers.

Named for its uneven cap surface resembling a sheep's stomach. Rich in dietary fiber that regulates intestinal flora.

Honeycomb CapGut FloraBlood Sugar
Dried Basswood Shiitake
Dried Mushrooms

椴木香菇(干品)

Dried Basswood Shiitake

Lentinula edodes

Cultivated by traditional basswood method using Fagaceae and Betulaceae trees. Contains lentinan and eritadenine.

Traditional BasswoodLentinanCardiovascular
Dried Wild Black Tiger Paw Mushroom
Dried Mushrooms

野生黑虎掌菌(干品)

Dried Wild Black Tiger Paw Mushroom

Sarcodon aspratus

Thick scales on grayish surface arrange in concentric rings, dark brown like tiger paw when dry. Rich in antioxidants.

Tiger Paw ScalesAntioxidantRare
Dried Clitocybe Nebularis
Dried Mushrooms

北风菌(干品)

Dried Clitocybe Nebularis

Clitocybe nebularis

Also known as Royal Mushroom or Winter Mushroom. Polysaccharides lower blood cholesterol and prevent arteriosclerosis.

Royal MushroomCholesterol LoweringImmunity
Dried Russula Virescens
Dried Mushrooms

青头菌(干品)

Dried Russula Virescens

Russula virescens

Green Russula with protein content higher than beans and meat. Complete range of essential amino acids.

Green RussulaHigh ProteinImmune Activity
Matsutake Soy Sauce
Sauces & Seasonings

松茸酱油

Matsutake Soy Sauce

Seasoning Product

Combining natural fresh umami of matsutake and fermented umami of traditional soy sauce — remarkable freshness-enhancing effect.

Matsutake UmamiFermentedAll-Purpose
Black Truffle Powder
Sauces & Seasonings

黑松露粉

Black Truffle Powder

Tuber melanosporum

Selected high-quality black truffles, cleaned, dried at low temperature and ground into fine powder — maximum nutrition and flavor.

Low-Temperature DriedFine PowderImmune Regulating
Freeze-Dried Matsutake Powder
Freeze-Dried

冻干松茸粉

Freeze-Dried Matsutake Powder

Tricholoma matsutake

From Shangri-La, the "Hometown of Matsutake." FD vacuum freeze-drying retains maximum nutrition, then finely ground.

Hometown of MatsutakeFD PowderAll Ages
Freeze-Dried Boletus Powder
Freeze-Dried

冻干牛肝菌粉

Freeze-Dried Boletus Powder

Boletus edulis

Quickly frozen below -35°C then vacuum freeze-dried. Protein content comparable to meat and eggs.

-35°C FrozenMeat-Level ProteinB Vitamins
Black Truffle Sauce
Sauces & Seasonings

云南黑松露酱

Black Truffle Sauce

Tuber melanosporum

Made from fresh high-quality black truffles from Gaoligong Mountain. Bursts of strong fragrance mixed with mountain, soil, nut and floral scents.

Gaoligong MountainRich AromaAnti-aging
Oil-Preserved Termite Mushroom
Sauces & Seasonings

油鸡枞

Oil-Preserved Termite Mushroom

Termitomyces albuminosus

Premium termite mushrooms preserved in oil — a classic Yunnan delicacy ready to use as condiment, side dish or noodle topping.

Oil PreservedClassic YunnanReady to Eat
Boletus Sauce
Sauces & Seasonings

牛肝菌酱

Boletus Sauce

Boletus edulis

Rich and meaty boletus sauce capturing the 'King of Mushrooms' flavor — thick flesh with unique nutty aroma in every spoon.

King of MushroomsNutty AromaVersatile
Morel Sauce
Sauces & Seasonings

羊肚菌酱

Morel Sauce

Morchella esculenta

Premium morel sauce with the honeycomb mushroom's mellow freshness — rich in vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids.

Morel UmamiImmunityAll Seasons
Black Truffle Soy Sauce
Sauces & Seasonings

黑松露酱油

Black Truffle Soy Sauce

Tuber melanosporum

Premium soy sauce infused with black truffle — uniting the black diamond's earthy aroma with traditional fermentation craftsmanship.

Black DiamondFermentedLuxury Condiment
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