Purchasing Tips
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The growth of Chinese caterpillar fungus has been affected since the populations in the growing areas have been increasing. With declining production and growing demand, the price of Chinese caterpillar fungus is soaring. However, the qualities vary and consumers are having difficulties differentiating them. Some merchants use a tiny wire to hold broken pieces in place and to increase the weight. Others soak the ingredient in chemical substances to increase the weight. Consumers are advised to buy from trustworthy companies.
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Main body： High quality caterpillar fungus should be long, narrow, and no hollow inside, while poor quality one is white, yellow, and without hollow part.Leaves： High quality caterpillar fungus, should be white at the middle of the leaves; the poor quality one is not white.Scent： Good quality caterpillar fungus smells lightly fragrant and the poor quality one does not smell fragrant.Weight： Genuine caterpillar fungus feels lightweight while the poor quality one feels heavier, for it may contain moisture, chemical substances, or tiny wires.Price is not the only factor when selecting caterpillar fungus. Consumers are advised to buy from established and trustworthy companies. |
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