Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a distinctive culinary mushroom found growing on hardwood trees and logs in temperate forests. Its tender texture and mild flavor are often compared with seafood, making it well suited for sautéing, roasting, slicing, and a variety of culinary preparations.
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Lion’s Mane has also attracted scientific interest because it naturally contains a variety of fungal compounds, including erinacines and other constituents being studied by researchers. Compound concentrations and composition can vary with strain, substrate, growth conditions, developmental stage, and processing. Mendham Mushrooms presents Lion’s Mane as a culinary mushroom and does not represent this product as intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Scientific Name | Hericium erinaceus |
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Common Names | Lion's Mane, Hedgehog Mushroom, Japanese Yamabushitake, Pom Pom Mushroom |
Origin | Morris County NJ, USA |
Shelf Life | 8-10 days from harvest |
Flavor | Very similar to Crabmeat and other crustaceans |
Recommended Uses | Vegan/Vegetarian cooking and Medicinal uses |
Cooking Suggestions | Rehydrate in bowl of warm water for 20 minutes. Don't cook Lions Mane on too high a heat or it can get chewy |
Nutrients | Per 4 oz: 24.9 calories, 3.5g of protein, .39g of fat, 3.69g of carbohydrates, 1.13g of fiber, 3.40mg of calcium, .57mg of iron, 360.8mg of Potassium, 5.3mg of magnesium, 97.41mg of phosphorus |
Allergy Information | If you are sensitive to mushrooms, do avoid use Lions Mane. It can cause in those allergic to it to have trouble breathing or skin rashes |
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