Snow fungus, also called white fungus, silver ear fungus or tremella, is an edible Chinese mushroom that becomes soft and gelatinous when soaked and cooked. It is a traditional ingredient in sweet dessert soups.

Where can I buy snow fungus near me?

Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Snow fungus on Weee! includes Dried White Snow Fungus, Sailing Zhangzhou Dried Snow White Fungus and Growland Snow Fungus.

How do you cook dried snow fungus?

Soak dried snow fungus in water for about 20 to 30 minutes until it expands, cut off the hard yellow base, tear it into pieces and simmer it for 30 to 60 minutes until soft and gelatinous. Add rock sugar, red dates or fruit for a sweet soup.

What does snow fungus taste like?

Snow fungus has a very mild, neutral flavor with a slippery, slightly crunchy texture. It absorbs the sweetness or savoriness of the soup it is cooked in.

What is the difference between snow fungus and wood ear fungus?

Snow fungus is pale, frilly and gelatinous and is used mostly in sweet soups, while wood ear (black fungus) is dark and crunchy and is used in stir-fries, soups and salads. They are different mushrooms with different textures.

Is white fungus the same as snow fungus?

Yes. White fungus, snow fungus, silver ear fungus and tremella all refer to Tremella fuciformis. Product names often use these names interchangeably.

How should I store dried snow fungus?

Store dried snow fungus in a sealed bag or container in a cool, dry place away from moisture. Once soaked, use it the same day or refrigerate it briefly in water.

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Top 5 products for Snow Fungus

#1

Dried White Snow Fungus

Dried White Snow Fungus is a plain dried tremella ready to soak and simmer. Use it for Chinese sweet soups with rock sugar, red dates or Asian pear.

$6.79 - $8.79

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weee.14406919
Good with salads
weee.16114442
Since the quantity of snow fungus is relatively small, it's better to buy it at the supermarket.
hsiao-chi.yang
It's delicious when cooked with lotus seeds!
JL
The quality is good; the sweet soup I made with it was delicious.
Won
Easy to use, no smell and great texture
ZZ
It swells up quickly when soaked in water. There are no rotten parts, and soaking just one is big enough for one person to eat.
weee.18066420
The volume increases more than expected when soaked. I added it to mala tang. It's delicious.
yitingzheng.usa
Snow fungus nourishes yin and moistens the lungs, relieving dry cough and soothing the throat. It also promotes saliva production, nourishes the stomach, moisturizes the skin, and improves dry mouth and skin caused by yin deficiency.
weee.16823354
Not bad, not bad, not bad, quite a big bag
Amelia
It is looking good. Will make white fungus and pear soup.

#2

Sailing Zhangzhou Dried Snow White Fungus

Sailing Zhangzhou Dried Snow White Fungus is a dried snow fungus labeled as being from Zhangzhou. Soak, trim the base and simmer it into a soft, gelatinous dessert soup.

$10.99 - $20.99

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aram.tadeo
Looks good
Hye-won
I bought this to make Mala Tang. The portion is really huge, and each piece of wood ear mushroom is as big as a Soboro bread! It's delicious.
yunnan.hua
For white fungus, buy Zhangzhou snow fungus; it's excellent!
loveconan1625
The bag is large and of good quality; it can be used to make white fungus and lotus seed soup.
weee.16344481
The mushrooms were large, delicious, and clean. I will buy more when I run out. The delivery was fast and the packaging was careful, so nothing was broken.
lisa 
This is my second time buying snow fungus from Zhangzhou. It's a big bag, and the quality is good . I hope it's as good as last time.
Yan
Very good, cooked until thick, two flowers make a big pot.
Shai'AnneMorris
It was good , will buy again
lindatran54
Package is bigger than expected, look forward to using it
weee.10286613
Looks good, haven't eaten it yet, will buy another one.

#3

Growland Snow Fungus

Growland Snow Fungus is a dried tremella for sweet and savory soups. Soak until expanded, trim the hard base, tear into pieces and simmer until soft and silky.

$13.04 - $15.99

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阿丽
It looks good, I'll continue buying.
Zoezang
Papaya and white fungus soup – nutritious and delicious!
May S.
This is my first purchase. It's a huge bag, and the quality looks good. There aren't many crumbs, and each snow fungus looks beautiful.
Yoshi G
Very big bag, I thought it was small.
Heidi
Very big bag and good quality
Syg
White fungus (tremella, snow fungus) is rich in gelatin and polysaccharides, which help moisturize the lungs, nourish the skin, whiten the skin, and promote gastrointestinal health.
Debbie
The bag is bigger than expected~ It is said to be wild and the texture is good after soaking... This big bag can be used for a long time~
優樂
Good quality Soaked in the water and it turned out really beautiful snow flowers.
violetunderground
I make beauty tea with this. Delicious and clean. Good amount! Glad I can order from weee without leaving my house. Huge package!
Aoyly
Very fresh vegetables, super fast delivery.

#4

Xlseafood Premium snow fungus 4 pcs 150g or so 5 oz

Xlseafood Premium Snow Fungus comes as 4 dried pieces in a pack of about 5 oz. Soak, tear and simmer it for tong sui, or add it to soups for a tender, gelatinous bite.

$18.99 - $20.99

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#5

Royal Seafood wild Zhangzhou snow fungus 110g 110 g

Royal Seafood wild Zhangzhou snow fungus is a 110 g pack of dried tremella. Soak it well, then simmer with rock sugar and fruit for a classic Chinese dessert soup.

$17.09

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Catz
Nicely packaged. Delivery was on schedule. No smell. Very good mushrooms for cooking.
Effie菲
Looks great! More natural
快乐人生
Used to make small hanging pear soup, the Tremella variety is very good

Popular recipes

Snow Fungus and Red Date Sweet Soup

A classic Chinese tong sui of soaked snow fungus simmered with red dates, goji berries and rock sugar until silky and lightly sweet.

Snow Fungus and Pear Soup

A light, fragrant Chinese dessert soup of snow fungus simmered with sliced Asian pear and rock sugar. Serve it warm or chilled.

Snow Fungus with Peach Gum Dessert Soup

A gelatinous Cantonese-style dessert soup of snow fungus and soaked peach gum simmered with rock sugar.

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Frequently asked questions

What is snow fungus?
Snow fungus, also called white fungus, silver ear fungus or tremella, is an edible Chinese mushroom that becomes soft and gelatinous when soaked and cooked. It is a traditional ingredient in sweet dessert soups.
How do you cook dried snow fungus?
Soak dried snow fungus in water for about 20 to 30 minutes until it expands, cut off the hard yellow base, tear it into pieces and simmer it for 30 to 60 minutes until soft and gelatinous. Add rock sugar, red dates or fruit for a sweet soup.
What is the difference between snow fungus and wood ear fungus?
Snow fungus is pale, frilly and gelatinous and is used mostly in sweet soups, while wood ear (black fungus) is dark and crunchy and is used in stir-fries, soups and salads. They are different mushrooms with different textures.
How should I store dried snow fungus?
Store dried snow fungus in a sealed bag or container in a cool, dry place away from moisture. Once soaked, use it the same day or refrigerate it briefly in water.

Where can I buy snow fungus near me?
Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Snow fungus on Weee! includes Dried White Snow Fungus, Sailing Zhangzhou Dried Snow White Fungus and Growland Snow Fungus.
What does snow fungus taste like?
Snow fungus has a very mild, neutral flavor with a slippery, slightly crunchy texture. It absorbs the sweetness or savoriness of the soup it is cooked in.
Is white fungus the same as snow fungus?
Yes. White fungus, snow fungus, silver ear fungus and tremella all refer to Tremella fuciformis. Product names often use these names interchangeably.

weee.14406919
Good with salads
weee.16114442
Since the quantity of snow fungus is relatively small, it's better to buy it at the supermarket.
hsiao-chi.yang
It's delicious when cooked with lotus seeds!
JL
The quality is good; the sweet soup I made with it was delicious.
Won
Easy to use, no smell and great texture
ZZ
It swells up quickly when soaked in water. There are no rotten parts, and soaking just one is big enough for one person to eat.
weee.18066420
The volume increases more than expected when soaked. I added it to mala tang. It's delicious.
yitingzheng.usa
Snow fungus nourishes yin and moistens the lungs, relieving dry cough and soothing the throat. It also promotes saliva production, nourishes the stomach, moisturizes the skin, and improves dry mouth and skin caused by yin deficiency.
weee.16823354
Not bad, not bad, not bad, quite a big bag
Amelia
It is looking good. Will make white fungus and pear soup.
aram.tadeo
Looks good
Hye-won
I bought this to make Mala Tang. The portion is really huge, and each piece of wood ear mushroom is as big as a Soboro bread! It's delicious.
yunnan.hua
For white fungus, buy Zhangzhou snow fungus; it's excellent!
loveconan1625
The bag is large and of good quality; it can be used to make white fungus and lotus seed soup.
weee.16344481
The mushrooms were large, delicious, and clean. I will buy more when I run out. The delivery was fast and the packaging was careful, so nothing was broken.
lisa 
This is my second time buying snow fungus from Zhangzhou. It's a big bag, and the quality is good . I hope it's as good as last time.
Yan
Very good, cooked until thick, two flowers make a big pot.
Shai'AnneMorris
It was good , will buy again
lindatran54
Package is bigger than expected, look forward to using it
weee.10286613
Looks good, haven't eaten it yet, will buy another one.
阿丽
It looks good, I'll continue buying.
Zoezang
Papaya and white fungus soup – nutritious and delicious!
May S.
This is my first purchase. It's a huge bag, and the quality looks good. There aren't many crumbs, and each snow fungus looks beautiful.
Yoshi G
Very big bag, I thought it was small.
Heidi
Very big bag and good quality
Syg
White fungus (tremella, snow fungus) is rich in gelatin and polysaccharides, which help moisturize the lungs, nourish the skin, whiten the skin, and promote gastrointestinal health.
Debbie
The bag is bigger than expected~ It is said to be wild and the texture is good after soaking... This big bag can be used for a long time~
優樂
Good quality Soaked in the water and it turned out really beautiful snow flowers.
violetunderground
I make beauty tea with this. Delicious and clean. Good amount! Glad I can order from weee without leaving my house. Huge package!
Aoyly
Very fresh vegetables, super fast delivery.
Catz
Nicely packaged. Delivery was on schedule. No smell. Very good mushrooms for cooking.
Effie菲
Looks great! More natural
快乐人生
Used to make small hanging pear soup, the Tremella variety is very good
alingom
I made Rose Mala Xiang Guo.
Eva
Snow fungus, its color is its natural color, right?
weee.8703800
Like this mushroom! Very healthy with a big amount of potassium!
dizhao1963
I soak these jujubes in water to drink, and I'll buy more when I run out.
phamphuong412
Jujube is big. My first time, idk how it taste
Jane
These red dates are delicious! They're big and fresh, and steamed with apples, they taste amazing.
820559877
The dates are large and taste good; I've already bought them twice.
Jimbo
Very refreshing! Worth trying!
Heidi 0305
Tien loi de nau
Heidi 0305
A wide variety of spices
Nandini
The product quality looks good and has instructions in english
Goshopping
There are 12 ingredients and one instruction. Easy to cook!
Mai
able to order these at wee cause Asian supermarket was sold out, competitive pricing
Tzanzuizehehe
There are no cooking instructions for the sweet soup. I marked the soaking time (hours) and steps in order.
Ching
There is no Chinese, only English and Vietnamese products that will expire on 5/6/24!I will never buy it again in the future!
Luyen
Easy to cook and it tastes good. Good dessert in the summer.
2013vinhlong
Very healthy for mom