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Maitake Mushroom Cultivation Process

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Product Name: Maitake Mushroom

Scientific Name: Grifola frondosa

Description

“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.

The mushroom grows wild in parts of Japan, China, and North America. It grows at the bottom of Oak, Elm, and Maple trees. It can be cultivated and even grown at home, though it typically won’t grow as well as it does in the wild. You can usually find the mushroom during the autumn months.

Although maitake mushroom has been used in Japan and China for thousands of years, it has only gained popularity in the United States over the last twenty years. People are praising this mushroom for its promises of health, vitality, and longevity.

Dried Maitake mushrooms are easy to distinguish versus other dried mushrooms because their fruiting body is made up of clustered leaf-like fronds. Their color varies from pure white to tan to brown depending on how much sunlight they received prior to harvest. Maitake's texture after being reconstituted is succulent and semi-firm. They are fruity, earthy, and spicy in flavor and absorb companion flavors readily when cooked.

Current Facts

The Maitake, meaning dancing mushroom in Japanese, is also known as hen of the woods, kumotake mushroom, and sheep's head.

Nutritional Value

Maitakes have a hypoglycemic effect, essentially making them a natural food source to lower blood sugar. They are also mineral and vitamin-rich.

Applications

Dried Maitake mushrooms may be used in place of fresh Maitake mushrooms. Reconstitute in water or stock and pair with tofu, steamed vegetables, rice or noodles. Combine with other dried, wild mushrooms in sauces or sides. Store dried Maitake mushrooms in an airtight container until ready to use.

Geography/History

Maitake mushrooms are native to the mountain forests of Northeastern Japan, where they received the name, phantom mushroom because of their rare presence. Today, Maitake mushrooms are cultivated to increase production and availability.

 

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