White Jelly Fungus

Also known as:  Shirokikurage;  White Jelly Leaf

White Jelly Fungus is a type of Oriental Fungus used for both medicinal and culinary purposes.

Botanical Name

 Tremulla fuciformis

Immune System

 White Jelly Fungus may protect against some forms of Cancer. 

Metabolism

 White Jelly Fungus may lower total serum Cholesterol levels (by preventing to absorption of dietary Cholesterol). 

Carbohydrates

 The principal active ingredient in White Jelly Fungus is a Polysaccharide called Glucuron-Oxylomannan.

 White Jelly Fungus is available as a component of some mixed Mushroom/Fungi formulas from some health food and nutrition outlets.

 Fungi - Edible