Our Mushrooms: Info/FAQ
Pioppino
Pioppino mushrooms are a good source of unsaturated fatty acids and Vitamin E. Their traditional looking caps are fragile, while their stems are crispy–similar to asparagus. Pioppino mushrooms have a nutty, buttery smell and flavor that make them ideal for soups, stir-fries, roasting, and mincing into gravy or dips.
Lion's Mane
Lion’s Mane is our most medicinal culinary mushroom, and arguably the best tasting. In addition to nutritional qualities shared by most mushrooms, Lion’s Mane has been proven to be a neuro-regenerator/cognitive enhancer that can treat mild anxiety and depression. In addition to nerve/brain health, Lion’s Mane is good for gut health and the immune system. You can also find tinctured Lion’s Mane in our store. The texture and flavor of Lion’s Mane is similar to crab or lobster, and is a favorite among mushroom lovers.
Pink Oyster
Pink Oyster mushrooms are a dense/meaty mushroom that can be found growing naturally in tropical climates. They are a good source of amino acids, vitamin C, potassium, riboflavin, vitamins B3-B5-B6, folic acid, and magnesium. Pink Oyster mushroom flavor is savory/umami, similar to other Oyster varieties. They can be prepared as a bacon or ham substitute, or used in any dish that calls for mushrooms.
Blue Oyster
Blue Oyster Mushrooms are rich in Vitamin B, C and D. They have a mild (some say seafood) flavor that goes well in any dish that calls for mushrooms. Their fragile caps are ideal for soups, stews, stir fry and gravy.
Golden Oyster
Golden Oyster have some of the highest protein content within the oyster mushroom family. They are a good source of potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5. Golden oyster mushrooms have a light, fruity smell, and nutty flavor. They are a favorite to sauté in oil or butter.
Black King Oyster
Black King Oyster mushrooms nutritional content borders on medicinal, as they are a very good source of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, potassium, copper, dietary fiber, protein, thiamin, vitamin B6, folate, iron, magnesium, zinc and manganese. They also contain a unique amino acid called ergothioneine, which isn’t produced by the human body. Black King Oysters have a meaty texture and savory/umami flavor, and are a convincing meat substitute.
Italian Oyster
Thicker and meatier than Blue and Golden varieties, Italian Oyster mushrooms share resemblance and nutritional content with the common Oyster mushroom. A single Italian Oyster mushroom can grow as large as person’s hand, which makes them ideal for sandwiches. They are also softer, have sturdier caps, and are a convincing meat substitute for many dishes