? In 28, "Qilian Yellow Mushroom" was approved as a national geographical indication certification trademark. In 217, the Ministry of Agriculture officially approved the registration and protection of geographical indications of agricultural products for "Qilian Huanggu". Its protected area covers 7 towns under the jurisdiction of Qilian County, namely Ebao Town, Arou Township, Babao Town, Moeller Town, Yeniugou Township, Yanglong Township and Zhamashi Township. Among them, Ebaoling is the famous main producing area of Qilian yellow mushroom, which is a famous mountain treasure on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau with large size, thick meat, little moisture and fine texture, with an annual output of 12, Jin.
? Yellow mushroom grows on the grassland at an altitude of 3,-4,3 meters. Its epidermis is similar to chicken skin, yellow, the fruiting body is medium-large, the mushroom cap is thick, the meat is 5-9 cm wide, it is oblate to flat, sulfur yellow, nearly white after drying, with ciliate scales and the edge is rolled in. The fold is similar to the color of the cap, slightly dense, curved and unequal in length. The stipe is cylindrical, white or light yellow, and solid inside. There are yellow scales below the fungus ring, and the base often expands.
? Yellow mushrooms can only grow after forming a mushroom circle in a specific grassland environment. The annual growth period is only more than 4 days. So far, it is impossible to cultivate them artificially, and the annual output is very limited. Because of its short season, it is extremely difficult to keep fresh, so most of them are dry products. Yellow mushrooms are preserved in a special way. Generally, they are washed after picking, strung into a necklace with string, dried in natural light and stored.
? As a rare medicinal and edible medicinal material in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the safety and effect of yellow mushroom have been tested by historical accumulation. The content of protein is extremely high, and it is rich in various nutrients, such as polysaccharides, and contains chemical components that can enhance the body's immune function and inhibit tumor growth and other physiological activities, vitamins B and C, iron, calcium and other elements. Every lg of dry sample contains 95.29g of dry matter, 38.71g of crude protein, 15.28g of crude fat, 8.4g of crude fiber, 25.13g of nitrogen-free extract, 8.13g of ash, .13g of calcium, .64g of phosphorus, 18 kinds of amino acids and 12.81mg/g/g of vitamin B1.
? Yellow mushroom has a sweet taste. Regular consumption can increase body nutrition, enhance resistance, benefit the stomach, maintain normal glucose metabolism and nerve conduction. Regular consumption can reduce cholesterol in blood, enhance anti-cancer ability, and prevent virus infection, beriberi, bleeding gums, anemia and other diseases.
? The mushrooms sold in the market are generally fresh, with a catty around 6 yuan. The smaller the yellow mushrooms on the market, the higher the price. Cold water bubbles when eating; It can also be frozen after washing, and soaked in cold water to thaw when eating. Stewed chicken with yellow mushrooms, fried meat and soup are all delicious. If you cook dry food, you must soak it in water to make it soft and full of flavor!
? As an old Qinghai who has lived in Qinghai for many years, yellow mushroom has always been my favorite. Every time I eat yellow mushroom, I will savor its unique taste, and its fragrance can bring back my childhood memories. If you travel to Qinghai, besides eating mutton and beef from the plateau, I suggest you try the yellow mushrooms in Qinghai.