Wine Cap Mushrooms (Stropharia rugoso-annulata) are mostly used in the culinary and gardening worlds, not so much medicinal. They can also be called Stroph, King Stropharia, and Garden Giants and even Godzilla mushrooms because if left to grow and mature can grow to weigh around 5 pounds! They can be found naturally growing around stream beds and in wood chips or they can be cultivated alongside vegetables in a garden. These tasty little mushrooms have a mild earthy and nutty flavor with hints of both potato and red wine. Wine Caps pair perfectly with pasta, meat sauces and of course, a glass of wine!
Winecaps have many nutritional benefits and are naturally very beneficial in the diets of people with type 2 diabetes for lowering blood glucose levels.
Scientific Name | Stropharia Rugosoannulata |
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Common Names | Wine cap, Burgundy mushroom, King stropharia |
Origin | Morris County NJ, USA |
Shelf Life | 8-10 days from Harvest |
Flavor | Mild earthy and nutty flavor with hints of both potato and red wine |
Recommended Uses | Cooking: Sautee them, grill them, eat them with meat dishes or as a replacement for meat in dishes |
Cooking Suggestions | Very versatile to cook with, best when braised, grilled, and sautéing. Wine Cap mushrooms pair well with lemon juice, wine, ramps, nutmeg, fennel, polenta, pasta, quinoa, and rice. |
Nutrients | 24 Calories, 628mg of Sodium, 3.2g of Total Carbohydrates, 4.1g of Dietary Fiber, 4.1g of Sugar, 2g of Protein, 41mg of Calcium, 3.6mg of Iron |
Medical Benefits | Nutritional, Anti-hyperglycemic, hypoglycemic and Anti-bacterial |
Allergy Information | None Known |
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