Enoki Mushrooms

Enoki Mushrooms The delicate-tasting enoki mushroom, also called the velvet shank, has a long stem (up to 4" tall) topped with a tiny white cap. It grows in clusters on live or dead tree trunks, as well as on tree roots and branches covered with soil. Enoki mushrooms are cultivated on stumps or in a sawdust medium and are picked about two months after inoculation. Cultivated enoki mushrooms are paler than those that grow wild. The enoki mushroom is highly esteemed in Asia and figures prominently in various Asian dishes. About 80% of world production comes from Japan, where it is called enokitake. The mushroom’s white flesh is soft but resistant. It has a mild flavor and a slightly fruity odor. Nutritional Information: Enoki Mushrooms For futher information click at www.mushland.co.kr