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About the product Auricularia auricula-judae (Latin for 'Judas's Ear'), known as the Jew's ear, (black) wood ear, jelly ear or by a number of other common names, is a species of edible Auriculariales fungus found worldwide.  The fruiting body is distinguished by its noticeably ear-like shape and brown colouration; it grows upon wood, especially elder.  Its specific epithet is derived from the belief that Judas Iscariot hanged himself from an elder tree; the Latin Judae ('Judas's') was mistranslated into English as 'Jew's', leading to the term "Jew's ear", while today "jelly ear" and other names are sometimes used.  The fungus can be found throughout the year in temperate regions worldwide, where it grows upon both dead and living wood. Common Name:  Jew's ear, (black) wood ear, jelly ear  Scientific Name:  Auricularia auricula-judae How to use this product:  Edible mushrooms, culinary uses, medicina