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Wood Ear Mushroom

Wood ear mushroom is a firm, crunchy mushroom commonly used in stir-fries, soups, and salads.

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About Wood Ear Mushroom

Wood ear mushroom is an edible, ear-shaped fungus with a thin, irregular body that is brown to nearly black and notably elastic or gelatinous when hydrated. It is commonly sliced into stir-fries, soups, hot pots, salads, and filled or braised dishes. The name is used for several closely related wood-inhabiting fungi and for different commercial forms.

Its flavour is mild and earthy. When hydrated, its defining texture is firm, springy, crunchy, and elastic or gelatinous rather than soft or fleshy like many cultivated mushrooms. Cooking and slicing change how that texture is experienced, while the mushroom remains suited to dishes where a distinct bite is wanted.

Wood ear mushroom is often sold dried and rehydrated before use, though fresh or refrigerated forms are also available. Dried pieces expand substantially in water and may require trimming of tough attachment points. It is then commonly sliced or added to dishes; the exact species and grading are not established by the common name alone.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for wood ear mushroom

Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.

English

Wood Ear Mushroom

English

Wood ear mushroom(Moki-beoseot), Blanched

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Wood ear mushroom(Moki-beoseot), Dried

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Wood ear mushroom(Moki-beoseot), Raw

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Wood ear mushroom(Moki-beoseot), Sun-dried

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Wood Ear Mushroom nutrition & diet

Wood Ear Mushroom nutritional value

Jew's ear, (pepeao), raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
25kcal
Protein
0.5g
Carbs
6.8g
Fat
0.0g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Identify whether the mushroom is fresh, rehydrated, or dried before comparing portions, because water loss changes weight and serving appearance. Use the edible mushroom tissue after trimming. Stir-frying, simmering, or adding it to salads can change the accompanying ingredients and the practical portion served.

Compare the right form: Match references to the identified wood-ear species and the exact fresh, dried, or rehydrated edible mushroom form, excluding soaking liquid.

Diet considerations

Wood ear is a fungal food rather than a plant or animal tissue. Plain mushrooms generally fit plant-based patterns, but compatibility depends on preparation: broths, sauces, marinades, meat fillings, or seafood additions can change the dish. Coatings and stir-fry seasonings may also introduce cereal ingredients or animal products.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Jew's ear, (pepeao), raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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