How much is a pound of Cordyceps

As the snow line melts, the country gradually enters the new year's Cordyceps harvest season. Fresh Cordyceps is very popular among people at this stage. Compared with dried Cordyceps sinensis, fresh Cordyceps sinensis has higher nutritional value and is relatively more cost-effective to eat. Today, I will share with you how much does a pound of fresh Cordyceps cost.

How much does a pound of fresh Cordyceps cost in 2019? In fact, fresh Cordyceps is rarely sold by kilogram. Generally, fresh Cordyceps is sold by root. We can tell how much a pound of fresh Cordyceps costs based on the price of each piece.

The general price of fresh Cordyceps in 2020 is as follows:

The price of 0.4g of Cordyceps: 25-50 yuan

The price of 0.5g of Cordyceps: 35-60 yuan, 35,000-60,000 yuan per catty

The price of 0.6g of Cordyceps: 45-70 yuan

The price of 0.7g of Cordyceps: 55-80 yuan

The price of 0.8g of Cordyceps: 65-90 yuan, 40600-56200 yuan per catty

The price of 0.9g of Cordyceps: 75-100 yuan, 41700-53000 yuan per catty

The price of 1.0g of Cordyceps: 85-110 yuan, 42500-55000 yuan per catty

The price of Cordyceps with a weight of more than 1.2 grams: 100-195 yuan, 50,000-70,000 yuan per catty

The above prices are the retail prices of fresh insects in the place of origin in the past, usually 10 pieces per pack (minimum order quantity is 50 pieces in 10 packs). The price range depends on the origin and the first-stage grass and the middle-stage grass.

FAQ: If the quality of Cordyceps sinensis is good, but the price is extremely low - it is too far away from the market average price, or even unbelievably low, then it must be "fake grass". There is no doubt that the natural production of Cordyceps sinensis is limited, and the price cannot return to what it was 10 years ago overnight!

The best storage method and storage process for fresh Cordyceps

Fresh Cordyceps harvested in the hot season not only has plump and round bodies, but also lush and plump seedlings. It has higher quality and medicinal properties, and is relatively affordable. But a reminder: fresh Cordyceps must be stored in the proper way, otherwise it will easily grow mold, get infested with insects and become mildewed.

1. Freshly collected Cordyceps sinensis is mostly black with soil. It will be cleaned with a medicinal brush before storage and drying. At this stage, it must not be contaminated with water to prevent it from rotting. Nowadays, most of the origins are fresh Cordyceps that have been cleaned, usually transported in self-sealing bags with vacuum pumps, and it is recommended to pack 10 Cordyceps into a bag.

Fresh Cordyceps delivered to property (1.0g each, 10 pieces per package)

2. The storage standards for fresh Cordyceps are refrigeration, vacuum pump and dryness. If the purchase quantity is small, it is best to eat it as soon as possible.

3. Fresh Cordyceps can be stored in the refrigerator at -5℃ to -18℃ and can be eaten at any time.

4. Once the refrigerated Cordyceps sinensis is thawed, it should be eaten first. Because the fresh Cordyceps will continue to absorb air and grow after thawing, consuming nutrients.

5. The maximum storage time in the refrigerator is 6 months, otherwise the nutritional value may be reduced.