Can Cordyceps be eaten if it is moldy?

Many people may not know what Cordyceps is, and some people don’t even know what it looks like. Cordyceps was also relatively rare in ancient times, so many people cherish it. Nowadays, many people love Cordyceps and are reluctant to eat it, so they keep it as a treasure and do not eat it. But Cordyceps is very easy to mold. Can Cordyceps be eaten if it is moldy? I believe this is what many people want to know.

Experts say that moldy Cordyceps sinensis must not be eaten.

Unprocessed Cordyceps sinensis is very easy to deteriorate, become hollowed out and moldy during storage due to the breeding of bacteria, mold and even parasites and high moisture content. Not only does it lose its medicinal value, it can also be harmful to the body. Studies have shown that moldy substances can lead to a significantly increased incidence of liver cancer and digestive tract cancer. Even soaking in white wine or alcohol cannot remove them, and washing and drying them are even more impossible to eliminate. They must never be eaten.

In terms of efficacy, not only has the efficacy been lost, but more importantly, even if the mildew spots on the surface are removed, the aflatoxin contained in it cannot be removed. Aflatoxin is a strong carcinogen. Animal experiments have shown that it takes as little as 24 weeks for aflatoxin to cause cancer. It has relatively stable chemical properties and can only be destroyed at high temperatures above 280°C. It is recommended that you pay attention to the storage method of expensive Cordyceps sinensis. Usually the humidity of Cordyceps sinensis should be kept between 5%-8%, and it is best to store it in the refrigerator.

However, there is another saying circulating on the Internet: If you find signs of mold in Cordyceps sinensis, you need to first check the degree of mold in the Cordyceps sinensis and then decide whether to throw it away.

Cordyceps is a very useful thing, and many people use it to recuperate. Moreover, Cordyceps is relatively expensive, so it must be handled with care. The question that many people are confused about is whether Cordyceps can still be eaten after it becomes moldy? In fact, as long as Cordyceps is handled properly and not kept for too long, it will not become moldy. Of course, if the Cordyceps is really moldy, don't eat it anymore.