ORGANIC Maitake Frondosa (Hen of the Woods) Mushrooms - VARIOUS SIZES
Mycopia’s Maitake Frondosa is wonderfully adaptable with a fabulous, forest aroma and a light, crunchy texture. In the wild, maitake can grow into huge heads over a foot in diameter. Gourmet Mushrooms’ small, delicate clusters present the mushroom’s best qualities at the peak of flavor. This is our most popular selling mushroom!
The other common name for this variety is Hen-of-the-Woods. Traditional in Asian cuisine, but its rich versatile flavor also finds complements with roasted meats and chicken, cheeses, dark leafy greens, and hearty grains. Certified Organic by QAI.
Maitake is at the top of the list of mushrooms used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and it is one of the better studied mushrooms in modern clinical trials. Maitake Frondosa (and other mushrooms) are functional foods, good sources of micronutrients and active biological compounds that support a healthy immune system.
Chef's Tips: Both the "leaves" (which are called "bracts") and the core of the mushroom are edible. Try pulling apart into little bunches with a part of the core still attached to enhance eye appeal on the plate.
Maitake mushrooms have a lot of other names : Champignon Dansant, Champignon des Fous Dansants, Champignon Maitake, Dancing Mushroom, Grifola, Grifola frondosa, Hen of the Woods, Hongo Maitake, King of Mushrooms, Maitake, Monkey's Bench, Mushroom, Ram's Head, Roi des Champignons, Sheep's Head, Shelf Fungi.
What is maitake mushroom?
“Maitake” means dancing mushroom in Japanese. The mushroom is said to have gotten its name after people danced with happiness upon finding it in the wild, such are its incredible healing properties.
This mushroom is a type of adaptogen. Adaptogens assist the body in fighting against any type of mental or physical difficulty. They also work to regulate systems of the body that have become unbalanced. While this mushroom can be used in recipes for taste alone, it’s considered to be a medicinal mushroom.
What health benefits are tied to maitake mushroom?
Compared to other mushrooms, maitake has shown better results in preventing and treating cancer and other health conditions. Maitake also has a positive effect on overall immunity. Maitake mushroom contains chemicals which might help fight tumors, stimulate the immune system, and lower blood sugar and lipid levels.
Maitake mushrooms are rich in:
- antioxidants
- beta-glucans
- vitamins B and C
- copper
- potassium
- fiber
- minerals
- amino acids
The mushrooms are also:
- fat-free
- low-sodium
- low-calorie
- cholesterol-free
Size: 4 oz or Full Case (6lbs)
I loved these mushrooms
First time trying these mushrooms and they were delicious just pan-fried with a dusting of potato starch until they were browned
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