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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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