There are a lot of mushrooms that you can use as a supplement or as a flavoring in a meal. Dried mushrooms can be bought in powder, supplement and capsule form. Below is a list of some well-known and versatile mushrooms. What is the Chaga? The Latin family name is Inonotus obliquus Fuscoporia obliqua, but Chaga is of course a lot easier to pronounce (and remember). In the Netherlands the fungus is known under the name ‘Berkenweerschijnzwam’. Chaga is usually sold and used as a medicinal mushroom and is therefore quite well-known among the general public. The Chaga mushroom looks like burnt coal and is not very attractive at first glance, but it is not for nothing that it is known as the ‘diamond of the forest’. Chaga contains, among other things, betulinic acid, which is known as a powerful antioxidant. Plus the taste of this mushroom is pleasant. It is said that Chaga tastes like vanilla.
The name ‘Maitake’ probably does not mean much to you. That is because this mushroom is called ‘Eikhaas’ in Dutch. The recently discovered protein GFAHP appears to be present in large numbers in this mushroom. This protein is possibly virus-inhibiting. Should you loved this article and you would love to receive more details relating to manufacturer of shiitake mushroom extract powder as Raw Material for pharmaceuticals kindly visit our internet site. The colour of the Maitake is brown-grey to white. On the stem are fan-shaped caps which can grow up to 10 centimetres. The Maitake is widely used in Asian cuisine. Did you know that the Maitake mushroom has a lobster-like taste? It is not for nothing that the mushroom is often used as (part of) a meat substitute. This mushroom is found in Europe, Asia and in North America and has a colour which varies from light orange to white. The diameter can be up to 25 centimetres. The wigwam does very well – especially in powder form – in Chinese cuisine. The Reishi mushroom was originally found in mountainous woodland in Korea, China and Japan. Usually the fungus grows at the foot of a hardwood tree in humid conditions, with a lot of shade.
The name of the mushroom comes from the Greek words: Ganos (meaning ‘brightness’) and ‘derma’ (skin). Or in other words: the mushroom is said to have a clear skin. It is not for nothing that the Latin name for the fungus Lucidum means ‘shining’. The mushroom is harvested in August and October. At this moment research is being conducted to see if the Reishi has a healing effect on patients with Asthma. The shiitake (lentinula edodes) is a naturally Japanese and Chinese mushroom with a dark or light brown cap. The shiitake is of course best known from Asian cuisine, where it brings flavour to many dishes. The Shiitake mushroom contains calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, iron and vitamin B6. Shiitake also contains beta-glucans. Edible mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine. Active substances in fresh mushrooms or dried whole mushrooms can work wonders for the body and mind. Even small amounts can have a big effect. In the Asian kitchen dried shiitake is first soaked in lukewarm water. This makes the mushroom softer and therefore tastes better. This can be applied to almost all types of dried mushrooms. Dried mushrooms are not only very tasty and long lasting, they can also help to improve health. They are full of antioxidants and there is plenty of research into additional health benefits. It’s certainly worth keeping up to date. Would you like to know more about the properties of these special natural products? Then contact our customer service. Do you want to buy dried mushrooms?