How are the grades of Cordyceps sinensis classified

[Level by number of items]
If it is in the production area of Cordyceps sinensis village, the price is calculated based on currency and the total number of roots per kilogram. The larger the specification of Cordyceps sinensis, the higher the price, and then the collector divides it into the market. In order to facilitate market buying and selling, costs were calculated and prices were determined based on segmented specifications, hence the emergence of cordyceps grades. At present, the segmentation levels of the Nagqu Cordyceps market are as follows:

Premium Grass King: 1.6 stems per gram, 800 stems per kilogram. These types of cordyceps are of exceptional quality, very expensive, and not worth eating themselves. They are generally used as high-end gifts.

First grade cordyceps: 2 per gram, 1000 per kilogram. This is the first choice for gift giving, with high quality and large size.

Second grade cordyceps: 3 per gram, 1500 per kilogram. Belonging to the category of self consumption with high efficacy and good price, especially for postoperative recovery and adjuvant treatment of major diseases that require long-term consumption, choosing the second level is the most suitable.

Grade III Cordyceps: 4 roots per gram, 2000 roots per kilogram. Eating for health and wellness on one’s own is cost-effective and highly popular.

Fourth grade cordyceps: 5 per gram, 2500 per kilogram. This type of cordyceps is the smallest specification in high-altitude environments. If it is a premium product, it belongs to a highly cost-effective specification and is suitable for daily conditioning.