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Dried White Fungus

Dried White Fungus is an edible medicinal mushroom used across East Asian cuisines, often added to sweet soups, desserts and stews for its crunchy, jelly‑like texture and ability to absorb flavors. It is prized for its mild taste and slippery, slightly gelatinous mouthfeel rather than a strong mushroom flavor. Nutrition-wise, Dried White Fungus is notable as a high-fiber ingredient, providing about 30g of fiber per 100g, while being low in fat and relatively low in protein and calories compared with many other dried foods; it is often used to boost bulk and mouthfeel in dishes without adding richness. From a health perspective, it is commonly valued for its soluble polysaccharides and fiber that support digestive health and hydration in recipes, and it contributes trace minerals and B‑vitamin precursors; overall it is considered a very wholesome, minimally processed ingredient suitable for soups, desserts and vegetarian cooking.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~8.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

S+

Optimal

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

281 kcal

14% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

6.5 g

13% RDI

Fat

1 g

0.2g sat fat

Carbs

73 g

27% RDI

Sugar

2 g

4% RDI

Fiber

30 g

100% RDI

Salt

0 g

1% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

S+ · 10.0 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Dried White Fungus healthy?

Yes, Dried White Fungus is exceptionally healthy, earning an S Health Grade. It is a good source of dietary fiber (30g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Dried White Fungus?

Dried White Fungus is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Dried White Fungus gluten free?

Yes, Dried White Fungus is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Dried White Fungus?

100g of Dried White Fungus contains 281 kcal, 6.5g protein, 73g carbohydrates, 1g fat, and 30g fiber.

Q.04Is Dried White Fungus vegan?

Yes, Dried White Fungus is vegan.

Q.06Is Dried White Fungus lactose free?

Yes, Dried White Fungus is lactose free.

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