Dewberry (Tremella fuciformis)

Other names: jelly mushroom, silver jelly mushroom, white Chinese mushroom, silver Chinese mushroom

The dewdrop, also known as dewdrop, silver dewdrop, white Chinese mushroom or silver Chinese mushroom, is a species of mushroom often admired for its special appearance. This species belongs to the Tremellaceae family and is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. It is conspicuous for its colourless gel-like fruiting bodies, which peek out from the wood of decaying branches and trunks and look like pieces of translucent jelly. It is particularly common in Asia, where it is also widely used in cooking and medicine.

Roselle is an essential ingredient in many traditional Asian dishes. Various types of soups, hot pot, desserts and other local delicacies cannot do without this mushroom. It is also a popular ingredient in Chinese medicinal drinks and teas. In non-metallic areas of the world, it is used to make food supplements, and its extracts are used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. In terms of use, the jelly cress is therefore a very versatile mushroom. In pharmaceuticals, it is particularly important due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In cosmetics, it is popular for its moisturising properties and its use as a natural gelling agent.