Snow Fungus

Snow fungus is an edible jelly fungus with a translucent white, frond-like structure. It has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese soups and medicinal food preparations.

It is commonly soaked and added to sweet or savory soups. The fungus becomes gelatinous and slightly crunchy after hydration, making it valued for texture as well as tradition.

Its fruiting body is made of thin, jelly-like folds that scatter light and hold water. This gives it the pale, translucent appearance associated with snow fungus.

Snow fungus is commonly known as Tremella fuciformis, while white wood ear usually refers to a different group of jelly fungi. Names can overlap in markets, so species identification matters when buying or foraging.