Differences Between Cauliflower Mushroom and Snow Fungus, Price Per Jin and Shelf Life Explained

The superoxide dismutase content in cauliflower mushroom ranks first among all edible fungi, earning it the title of King of Ten Thousand Mushrooms, so its price is relatively high, but artificially cultivated ones are much cheaper.

How much is cauliflower mushroom per jin? In Jinxiang County, Jining City, Shandong Province, the average price of cauliflower mushroom is about 50 yuan per jin. Some wild cauliflower mushrooms can sell for 800 to 1000 yuan per kilogram. Some people say it looks very similar to snow fungus, so where do they differ? The fruiting body of cauliflower mushroom is white or creamy yellow, with many branches growing from a thick stalk, and the branch tips form countless twisting petal-like flakes, resembling a giant hydrangea. The edges of the flakes are relatively thin, making it look very similar to fresh snow fungus, but the difference is that snow fungus is gelatinous, while cauliflower mushroom is brittle and cartilaginous.
How long is the shelf life of cauliflower mushroom? Refrigerate at 2-6 degrees for freshness, with a shelf life of 15 days. The higher the temperature, the shorter the shelf life. At ordinary temperatures, if kept in a cool place, the shelf life is between 2 and 3 days.