l      [Introdution]

Flammulina velutipes, also nicknamed as wisdom gaining mushroom, is an edible fungus suitable for both the young and the old. As it contains rich protein, polysaccharide, polypeptide, amino acid and also many kinds of microelements such as potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and so on, it is quite popular among people. Flammulina velutipes powder, which is the result of flammulina velutipes having been deeply fermented, refined, dried and ground, also contains rich protein, amino acids, adenosine, polysaccharide as well as the many kinds of microelements like calcium, ghosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc, selenium etc. and the content of these elements is higher than that in the fruit body.

l      [Efficacy & Mechanism]

Flammulina velutipes has a high content of arginine and lysine. If taken frequently, it can promote childrens growth both physically and mentally. It has been proved that flammulina velutipes polysaccharide is antagonistic to inflammations and tumors.

l      [Application and Prospect]

The flammulina velutipes powder (mycelium powder, concrete) manufactured through artificial fermentation can be used both as supplements to foods, increasing their nutrient level and also as health foods such as oral solutions. To make health foods or nutrient function foods with flammulina velutipes powder enjoys a good market prospect.