Havista Dried Wood Ear Mushrooms, White/Black, 2.2 Pound

Grown for the commercial dry market almost exclusively in china. This mushroom has other names such as tree ear and black fungus. Believed by many to be good for the heart. Wood ear look like ears growing out of trees, hence the name. When reconstituted, the brownish tan inner color blends with the black exterior color to create a singled colored brownish black mushroom. The wood ear have a firm, thick skin with a slightly crunchy texture and earthy flavor.