Description

Latin name: Inonotus obliquus
Also know as: Chaga, чага, čaga, clinker polypore, cinder conk, black mass, birch canker polypore, sterile conk trunk rot of birch, Schiefe Schillerporling, Berkenweerschijnzwam

Origin: Estonia
Supplier-ID: NC-3316Y

Inonotus obliquus – Chaga

Chaga, also known as Inonotus obliquus, is a mushroom commonly used as a dietary supplement. With its charcoal-like appearance, Chaga is a fungus that grows primarily on the trunks of birch trees. Once Chaga infects a tree trunk, it can grow there for up to 80 years. The mushroom has been used for centuries and is often touted as a cure-all within the realm of alternative medicine: from gastrointestinal diseases, immune function to cancer, there are few ailments for which Chaga has not been used as a potential remedy.

Nutritional values of Inonotus obliquus – Chaga

100g contain:

• Energy: 814kJ/ 200kcal
• Protein: 3,9g
• Carbohydrates: 10,1g
• Thereof Sugar: 0,2g
• Fat: 0,3g
• Thereof Saturated fatty acids: 0,2g
• Fibre: 70,8g
• Salt: <0.1g

Complies with the Guidelines for edible mushrooms and edible mushroom products.

Each and every batch of our dried mushrooms is tested by an independent laboratory in line with health and statutory food standards: The analyses include microbiological examinations for germs, bacteria and pesticides (BNN) and heavy metals of all kinds. Our dried mushrooms meet the strictest EU food directives.

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