{"product_id":"wood-ear-liquid-culture","title":"Wood ear Liquid Culture","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuricularia heimuer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Wood Ear, Wood Ear, and Black Fungus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulture Collection Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Wood Ear is a distinctive gourmet mushroom recognized for its ear-shaped, dark brown to black fruiting bodies and crisp, gelatinous texture. Widely used throughout East Asian cuisine, it is prized for its mild flavor and exceptional ability to absorb the flavors of surrounding ingredients, making it a popular addition to stir-fries, soups, hot pots, salads, and noodle dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond its culinary appeal, Black Wood Ear is naturally rich in dietary fiber, polysaccharides, antioxidants, vitamins, and essential minerals. It has been the subject of extensive scientific research for its potential roles in supporting cardiovascular health, antioxidant activity, immune function, and overall wellness, making it one of the most highly regarded functional gourmet mushrooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Fact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Wood Ear belongs to a different group of fungi than Tremella; however, a related companion fungus (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnulohypoxylon archeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is commonly used to support the cultivation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTremella fuciformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Snow Fungus). Because of their close association in cultivation, growers interested in producing Tremella often become familiar with Wood Ear and its related companion species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach liquid culture contains actively growing mycelium from a selected culture, providing a more consistent starting point than working from spores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You Receive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e freshly prepared \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e liquid culture syringe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyringe supplied closed and securely capped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sterile needle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alcohol preparation wipe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshly Prepared and Contamination-Screened:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery syringe is prepared fresh under sterile conditions after your order is received. Before shipment, a sample from each batch is transferred onto sterile agar in a Petri dish and observed during a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003equality-control screening period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to verify the absence of contamination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease allow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–3 business days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for this contamination-screening process to be completed before your order is dispatched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality Guarantee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your liquid culture is confirmed to be contaminated upon arrival, contact us promptly with clear photographs. We will review the claim and, if confirmed, provide a replacement at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno additional charge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper sterile technique must be used after opening, as contamination introduced during handling, inoculation, storage, or cultivation is outside our control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the syringe refrigerated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(2–8°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and protected from direct light. The culture may be stored for up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under refrigeration, although we recommend using it as soon as practical for the most vigorous growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not freeze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gently shake the syringe before use to evenly redistribute the mycelium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product does not include cultivation instructions. Customers are responsible for researching the appropriate substrate, incubation conditions, fruiting temperatures, humidity, fresh-air exchange, and other cultivation requirements for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Wood Ear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mushrooms before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid culture appearance naturally varies. Healthy mycelium may appear as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecloudy, wispy, stringy, or suspended white growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e within the nutrient solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor gourmet and functional mushroom cultivation only. Not intended for human or animal consumption. 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