Wood Ear

Yes. The Judas ear common in Europe bears the scientific name Auricularia auricula-judae and belongs to the genus Auricularia.

The name refers to the ear-like shape of the mushroom. According to an old legend, the mushroom often grows on elder trees, which are associated with the story of Judas Iscariot.

Mu-Err is a collective term for various types of Asian wood ear mushrooms. The European jelly ear also belongs to the genus Auricularia, but is not always the same species as the Mu-Err mushroom used in Asia.

Black fungus is the English name for certain dark ear fungi from the genus Auricularia. The term is primarily used in Asia.

Auricularia primarily grows on deciduous trees and is particularly common on elderwood.

Auricularia naturally contains fiber, mushroom-specific polysaccharides, amino acids, as well as various vitamins and minerals.

Fungal polysaccharides are natural components of mushroom cell walls. They differ from plant polysaccharides in their structure and origin.

Yes. Auricularia naturally contains fiber and is therefore often valued as part of a varied diet.

Auricularia powder is made from the entire dried fruiting body. In an extract, certain ingredients are concentrated and then further processed.

Here, Auricularia extract and Auricularia powder are combined in one product.

Yes. Many Auricularia products come from controlled organic cultivation and are regularly tested.

Important quality characteristics include the use of the fruiting body, transparent origin information, laboratory analyses, and gentle processing.

The fruiting body is the visible part of the mushroom. At HAWLIK, only the pure and valuable fruiting body is processed. By not processing any cultivation material, we ensure that only pure, mushroom-specific polysaccharides are present in our products.

Yes. Auricularia is used worldwide as an edible mushroom and is particularly well-known in Asian cuisine.

Auricularia has a very mild, characteristic taste. Due to its unique texture, it is often used in various dishes.

Pure Auricularia products consist of mushroom raw materials and are generally suitable for a vegan diet.

Yes, our Auricularia products are gluten-free and suitable for a gluten-free and vegan diet.

Auricularia is available as a powder, capsules, or extract. The recommended dosage depends on the specific product.

Yes. Auricularia is often used together with other vital mushrooms such as Reishi, Hericium, Maitake or Cordyceps.

Auricularia is generally considered well-tolerated. However, individual intolerances are possible as everyone may react differently to foods and supplements. Those taking medication, who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have specific health requirements should discuss their use with a qualified professional beforehand. The consumption and application instructions of the respective product are always decisive.