The characteristics of black fungus are that it has thick flesh, is soft, glutinous and fine, chewy and bouncy, and has an excellent rehydration rate. Each pound of dried black fungus can be rehydrated for 14 to 15 pounds. It is naturally watered with rainwater, free of sulfur, sulfur, pesticides and pollution. It is a pure natural green food with good taste and rich nutrition. All black fungus is carefully selected by hand.