{"product_id":"kikurage","title":"Japanese White Wood Ear Mushroom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Japanese White Jelly Mushroom \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"474\" data-start=\"332\"\u003eAlso known as the White Wood Ear Mushroom, this soft, pure-white silhouette of this delicate mushroom evokes the beauty of radiant skin — a true \u003cstrong data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eforest jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e brimming with nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"479\" data-start=\"476\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"525\" data-start=\"481\"\u003eWhat Is Japanese White Jelly Mushroom?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"815\" data-start=\"527\"\u003eThis variety, called \u003cstrong data-end=\"572\" data-start=\"548\"\u003eShiro-Arage Kikurage\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the \u003cem data-end=\"620\" data-start=\"581\"\u003ewhite strain of the wood ear mushroom\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"621\"\u003eIts harvest volume is only \u003cstrong data-end=\"664\" data-start=\"651\"\u003eone-third\u003c\/strong\u003e that of common black wood ear, and cultivation demands far more time and care.\u003cbr data-end=\"746\" data-start=\"743\"\u003eFor that reason, \u003cstrong data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"763\"\u003every few farms in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e produce it domestically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1036\" data-start=\"817\"\u003eNicknamed the \u003cstrong data-end=\"859\" data-start=\"831\"\u003e“edible beauty essence,”\u003c\/strong\u003e white jelly mushroom is plump, mildly sweet, and wonderfully tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1036\" data-start=\"817\"\u003eIt enhances any dish — from stir-fries and soups to salads, vinegared sides, and even chilled desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1284\" data-start=\"1038\"\u003eAt our farm, we carefully select \u003cstrong data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1071\"\u003eonly the purest white mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e for processing.\u003cbr data-end=\"1125\" data-start=\"1122\"\u003eBecause they are naturally concentrated through drying, they may appear slightly yellowish — but once rehydrated, they return to a beautiful, soft white color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1286\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1288\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e※ Note: this Japanese white jelly mushroom is a different variety from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003e“Silver Ear (Tremella)”\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly found in China or Taiwan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1437\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1464\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1530\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1530\" data-start=\"1468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1500\" data-start=\"1468\"\u003eSoft texture \u0026amp; gentle flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to black wood ear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1531\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1533\"\u003eLong regarded as an \u003cstrong data-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1553\"\u003e“elixir of longevity”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1612\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003e“edible herbal medicine.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1617\"\u003eNaturally rich in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1683\" data-start=\"1635\"\u003eVitamin D, calcium, iron, and dietary fiber.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1746\" data-start=\"1686\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1746\" data-start=\"1688\"\u003eSafe and pure — \u003cstrong data-end=\"1738\" data-start=\"1704\"\u003eno pesticides or preservatives\u003c\/strong\u003e used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1747\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1749\"\u003eLoved by home cooks, professional chefs, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1835\" data-start=\"1794\"\u003etraditional medicinal cuisine schools\u003c\/strong\u003e across Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1747\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2713\" data-start=\"2685\"\u003eWhole-type premium grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1958\" data-start=\"1853\"\u003ePerfect for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1898\" data-start=\"1865\"\u003echildren, adults, and seniors\u003c\/strong\u003e — a versatile, nutritious ingredient for everyday wellness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2225\" data-start=\"2222\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2259\" 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