Velvet Pioppini Mushrooms, (Cyclocybe aegerita, also called Agrocybe cylindracea, Agrocybe aegerita or Pholiota aegerita) a gourmet edible mushrooms, Also commonly known as Black Poplar mushroom or Velvet Pioppini (or Pioppino). In Japan, it is called Yanagi-matsutake. It is a good source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Nutritional Value and Benefits
The Pioppino Mushroom is valuable in the amount of bioactive metabolites they contain. These metabolites include agrocybenine with antifungal properties, Cylindan which has anti-cancer properties, and indole derivatives which are responsible for fighting free radicals, and possess various biological activities, i.e., antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-HIV, antioxidant. The Pioppino Mushroom is also known for being able to slow down the negative effects of osteoporosis.
Velvet Pioppini mushrooms are used in traditional medicine in China to help reduce symptoms of nausea, fevers, and headache. They are also used for their anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties to help keep the kidneys healthy and to protect the overall well-being of the digestive system.
Storage:
Refrigerate in a paper bag or cardboard box
Use within 7-8 days of purchase
Ingredients: Freshly harvested Pioppini mushrooms (Agrocybe aegerita)
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.
- It is used fresh and rehydrated in various dishes, including stir-fry, soup, stew, and hot pot. It goes well in salads, sauces, pasta, soups, casseroles, quiches, and omelets.
- Makes a good replacement for red meat.
- 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 PM - 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.
