Black Trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus cornucopoides) have been described to be one of the tastiest mushrooms ever used in a kitchen. They are famous for their rich, earthy, and smoky taste. They have also been said to taste slightly sweet with hints of blue-cheese. Their easily recognizable funnel shape can range from black to gray to even brown. The underside of a black trumpet mushroom cap is smooth or slightly wrinkled. It has no gills, teeth or pores. Black Trumpet Mushrooms have a smooth suede-like feel to them and can be puled apart into sinewy strings. Black truffle, another name for black Trumpets mushrooms, have a rich, smoky flavor and a fruity aroma. In their fresh form, these mushrooms are especially potent and full of flavor. These mushrooms are not easily cultivated and can only be grown in the wild during July to October in the Northeast US.
Apart from being absolutely delicious, Black Trumpets have also been known to be high in Vitamin B12, are beneficial for skin, cancer prevention, weight loss, and cholesterol reduction and can help soothe numerous other ailments.
Scientific Name | Craterellus cornucopoides |
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Common Names | Black Trumpet Mushroom, Black Truffle, Black Chanterelle, Horn of Plenty, Trumpets of Death, Poor Man's Truffle |
Origin | Morris County NJ, USA |
Shelf Life | 8-10 days from harvest |
Flavor | Smoky, earthy flavor |
Recommended Uses | Risotto, Grits, mushroom quesadillas, on fish or squash dishes. |
Cooking Suggestions | Put a little scotch in when you sauté them to make them a little smokier |
Nutrients | Per 4 oz: 320 calories, 4g of protein, 8g of fiber, 44g of carbs, less than 3g of fat |
Medical Benefits | Helps soothe Nervous system disorders such as anxiety, depression, shaking, nerve pain, Cancer types such as skin cancer, colon cancer, and bone cancer, Diabetes and blood sugar control, Cholesterol reduction, and General rejuvenation properties |
Allergy Information | None Known |
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