Hen of the Woods / Maitake Mushrooms (Dried)

Hen of the Woods, also commonly known as Maitake, is an early fall mushroom commonly found growing around the base of Oak and maple trees. This tasty mushroom grows in massive tight  clumps. Some clumps can grow to be larger than 30 pounds! These monster mushrooms have a strong savory, earthy flavor with a peppery finish. Hen of the Woods is a very finicky mushroom to grow as it absorbs the flavor of its environment, especially its substrate. Due to this quality, cultivated maitake will always have less favor than these growing wild on the base of trees. Here at Mendham Mushrooms, we exclusively cultivate our Maitake at the base of trees on buried inoculted Oak logs at 2 of our completely organic properties. We are copying natures method and no one does it better than mother Earth. Hen of the Woods has been used in Japanese, Korean and Chinese medicine for centuries to prevent liver disease and prevent Cancer. Several researchers today agree that this mushroom may fight the growth and reproduction of cancerous cells but that it also may help keep arteries healthy, fight cold and flu virus, regulate blood pressure, and assists in immune function.  please do your own research and consult your Physician. Scientific NameGrifola frondosaCommon NamesHen of the Woods or MaitakeOriginMorris County NJ, USAShelf Life12 monthsFlavorEarthy and pepperyRecommended UsesCookingCooking SuggestionsRehydrate in bowl of warm water for 20 minutesNutrientsPer 4 oz: 35.2 calories, 7.84g of carbohydrates, 0.16g of fat, 1.6mg of sodium, 228.8mg of potassium, 3.04g of fiber, 2.24g of sugar, 2.24g of proteinPresumed Medical BenefitsHepatoprotective, Anti-tumor, Immunomodulatory, Anti-microbial, Anti-diabeticAllergy InformationNone Known