How much does purple reishi mushroom cost per jin, and where is the difference from red reishi?
Reishi is a very famous Chinese herbal medicine, known as the “immortal herb”, which is enough to show that its medicinal value is extremely high. There are also many varieties of reishi, among which purple reishi is a unique variety, with effects such as strengthening the bones and muscles and boosting vitality, but wild resources are very rare, so the price of wild purple reishi on the market is very expensive. So now how much does purple reishi cost per jin? And where is the difference from red reishi?
1. How much does purple reishi cost per jin now?
Because the output of purple reishi is very small and it is extremely precious, the price has also reached thousands to tens of thousands per jin. However, there are also some bionic-cultivated purple reishi on the market, and the price is much cheaper. For example, the supply price of Xiangrui purple reishi in Liaocheng, Shandong is 26 yuan/jin, and the purchase quantity must be greater than 30kg; the price of Kangrui whole-branch bionic wild Taishan purple reishi in Liaocheng, Shandong is 89 yuan/jin; the purchase quantity must be greater than 5kg; the price of Shanghai purple reishi is 130 yuan/jin.
In summary, we can learn that the price of purple reishi is affected by many factors, such as region, whether it is wild or bionic-cultivated, market conditions, purchase quantity, purchase channel, and so on.
2. Where is the difference between purple reishi and red reishi?
1. Difference in appearance
The cap of purple reishi is purple-brown or purple-black, almost close to black, and the color of the flesh is brown or dark brown. The stipe is slender and curved, often with branches, appearing as multiple stalks growing together. Purple reishi usually has a relatively flat top, and the individual size specifications are generally relatively consistent. If it is artificially cultivated purple reishi, its shape, size, and color are all relatively consistent. The top of the cap will have concentric rings and ring grooves, and the surface has wrinkles and is rich in luster. Wild purple reishi, because it has long been exposed outdoors to wind, sun, and rain, varies in size and shape, and its surface is not too smooth either.
As for red reishi, the cap is red-brown, light yellow-brown, or even yellow-brown, and the color of the flesh is light white, wood-colored, or the upper layer is light white. The two can be well distinguished by color.
2. Difference in taste
After being soaked in water, purple reishi has a mushroom-like aroma when drunk, and the taste is relatively mild, with no other peculiar smell. Therefore, purple reishi is relatively easy to drink, and using it to stew soup will not affect the original taste of the dish, and can also increase the nutritional value of the dish, with a certain dietary therapy value.
If red reishi is soaked in water, it has a somewhat astringent bitter taste when drunk, and it contains a relatively high amount of ganoderic acid components. People who are afraid of bitterness can eat it together with honey.
3. Difference in effects
The effects of purple reishi are mainly to assist in lowering blood pressure, blood lipids, and blood sugar. As for red reishi, it mainly tonifies qi and relieves stagnation in the chest, and its effects are more comprehensive.
The above is an introduction to the price of purple reishi and the differences from red reishi. I hope it is of some help to you.