Maitake mushrooms (Grifola frondosa), also known as Hens-of-the-woods (舞茸 "dancing mushroom") in Japanese, is a polypore edible mushroom that grows at the base of old-growth oaks or maple trees. Other Common Names: Huishu hua, King of Mushrooms, Monkey's Bench, Ram's Head, Sheep's Head, Shelf fungus.
Indoor-farmed and freshly harvested mushrooms.
Nutritional Value and Benefits
Beta-glucan in Maitake can help reduce your cholesterol, improving artery functionality and overall cardiovascular health to lower your risk for heart disease. The polysaccharides in maitake can reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol without affecting your triglyceride or HDL (good) cholesterol levels.
Maitake is also used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes and hypertension. As a dietary supplement, it is marketed to “enhance immune function” and to treat AIDS and prevent and treat cancer. Provides the ability to manage diabetes, stimulate the immune system, and possibly lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
Aid in the treatment of diabetes and hypertension. Boost the immune system through Maitake D‐Fraction extract. Inhibit tumor growth and improve survival rate in a specific colon carcinoma and a melanoma. Support the fight against breast cancer, by administering the Maitake D‐Fraction.
- Provides Adaptogenic Support
- Supports Healthy Blood Sugar/Manages diabetes
- Supports Healthy Blood Cholesterol Levels/ Lower high cholesterol levels
- Promotes a Healthy Gut Flora
- Supports Weight Management
- Boost the immune system
- Reduce high blood pressure
- Provides Antioxidants
- Prevent and treat cancer
Storage:
- Refrigerate in a paper bag or cardboard box
- Use within 5-6 days of purchase
Ingredients: Indoor-farmed and freshly harvested mushrooms
Cooking and Handling:
- No need to be washed. You may rinse them under running water. Grown in a sterile environment.
- We always harvest on the day of the sale or the night before.
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The mushroom is used in many Japanese dishes, such as nabemono (hot pot dishes)
- Makes a good replacement for red meat.
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Find mushroom recipes on our website
Serving size: 1/4 lb per person (Actual Product may look different from photos)
Pickup location:: "Food Plant It" Shop: 69 Mountain Blvd. Wayne NJ 07470, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2 - 6 PM.
*Local Pickup Only on all orders up to 4 lbs.
Contact us for wholesale (5 lb and more) pricing and delivery service subscriptions.
