How To Recognize Cordyceps
Genuine Cordyceps
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Artificially Manipulated Cordyceps
The price of Cordyceps is determined by weight. To increase profit margin, some merchants have developed innovative means to increase the value of their Cordyceps.
- Left Image - A copper wire is inserted into the body of the Cordyceps to increase its weight. The copper wire is not visible unless the body is broken apart.
- Middle Image - The grass part is articifically glued to the body to give the illustion of genuine Cordyceps.
- Right Image - Genuine Cordyceps are dipped into cement to increase their weight. Cemented Cordyceps are much darker in appearance.
Plants that Resemble Cordyceps
The difference between the following plants and the real cordyceps are:
- Left Image - Red Head Grass has a burgundy knot or nodes where the grass connects to the body.
- Right Image - Cordyceps-like Grass is lighter in colour and lacks the aroma of the real cordyceps.
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