Latin name: Hypsizygus marmoreus. Also known as Topics:Natural Habitat and Biology | Storage | Read also these articles on, Natural Habitat and Biology: The general term "Shimeji" refers to about 20 species of mushrooms which contributes to a great deal of confusion among both mycologists (mushroom scientists) and chefs. The Buna shimeji, sometimes refered to as Hon shimeji, is highly esteemed in Japan where cultivation techniques were first developed. The Bunapi™ or White Beech mushroom, is a white strain of the same species. In nature, Buna shimeji grows on wood, often on beech trees hence the common name Beech Mushroom. Storage: Keep refrigerated. Beech mushrooms have a relatively long shelf-life of up to 30 days. Superior strain selection, carefully controlled growing environments, optimal harvest timing and packaging technology all contribute this remarkable shelf life. Flavor, Preparation and Cooking: The richly flavored Golden Gourmet Mushrooms Brown Beech mushroom is regarded as one of the most "gourmet" of all the oyster-like mushrooms. Firm textured and possessing a mildly sweet, nutty taste, this mushroom can be incorporated into a broad range of recipes from soups and sauces to stir-fries. The creative cook or chef will find this superior mushroom to be highly versatile. If packaged in a cluster format, cut off and discard the base of the cluster. The mushrooms are grown & packaged under very hygeinic conditions, but if desired, just before using the mushrooms may be lightly rinsed or brushed, but do not soak in water. The mushroom may be either used whole or sliced. Uncooked, Beech mushrooms have a strong, bitter flavor, but cooking transforms the flavor and renders its nutritional components more available for complete digestion and assimilation. White Beech Nutrition Brown Beech Nutrition
Medicinal Properties: A recent unpublished report from the National Cancer Institute of Japan indicates that hon-shimeji mushrooms contains medicinally active ingredients with strong anti-tumor activity. Additional studies are currently being conducted. Cultivation: Golden Gourmet Mushrooms Brown and White Beech mushrooms are grown in re-usable, polypropylene bottles using techniques developed by Japanese cultivators. The mushroom likes temperatures around 60 degrees F. and relative humidities of 95%. It is a slow growing mushroom, taking over 100 days from planting to harvest. This relatively slow growth rate contributes to the Beechs' superior texture and flavor. Topics:Natural Habitat and Biology | Storage | Click recipe cards.pdf to download a .pdf Adobe Acrobat file of more recipes, with more ways to enjoy this mushroom. They are already set up to print & cut up for your 3"x5" recipe card holder. You will need the freeware Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the recipe cards.pdf file, download the latest version from Adobe, click below Bunapi™ is a registered trademark of Hokuto Corporation, Japan |
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