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White Hon Shimeji Mushrooms
Inventory, 24 ct : 30.64
This item was last sold on : 05/26/23
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White Hon Shimeji mushrooms are small to medium in size, growing in tightly packed bunches with convex, rounded, button caps and slender stems. The petite caps are pure white, pale, smooth, and crisp. The ivory stems are slender, averaging 5-7 centimeters in height, and connect to a thick, white, inedible base. White Hon Shimeji mushrooms have an almond-like aroma and a sharp, bitter flavor when fresh. When cooked, the texture is crunchy with a buttery and nutty, shellfish flavor.
White Hon Shimeji mushrooms are available year-round.
White Hon Shimeji mushrooms, botanically classified as Hypsizygus marmoreus, are edible mushrooms native to Eastern Asia and are members of the Tricholomataceae family. Also known as the White Beech mushroom, Alba Beech, Alba Clamshell, and White Clamshell, Hon Shimeji mushrooms are known as Buna Shimeji in Japan, which translates to “beech mushroom.” The word “shimeji” is used by the Japanese to refer to at least twenty different species of mushrooms and is paired with other words describing the particular variety. White Hon Shimeji mushrooms are an albino strain of the brown hon shimeji and grow on hardwood trees, most often beech trees. In the west, they can be found on poplar trees. Cultivated White Hon Shimeji mushrooms are grown on substrates composed of sawdust, grain, and organic agricultural waste in a climate-controlled environment for nutrition and uniform growth. White Hon Shimeji mushrooms are considered a delicacy and are favored by chefs for their nutty flavor and firm texture for use in soups, stews, and stir-fries.
White Hon Shimeji mushrooms contain iron, zinc, copper, potassium, thiamin, pantothenic acid, and riboflavin. It’s important to note that uncooked White Hon Shimeji mushrooms are not easily digested, and the nutritional components are rendered useless to the human body unless the mushroom is cooked.
White Hon Shimeji mushrooms are best suited for cooked applications such as sautéing, braising, stewing, and roasting, as their raw flavor tends to be unpalatably strong. Before cooking, the mushrooms should be lightly brushed to remove dirt and debris. They should not be washed as the mushrooms are porous and too much water will change the texture. White Hon Shimeji mushrooms can be incorporated into different cuisines including European and Asian and hold their shape well for use in soups, bisques, stews, omelets, noodle dishes, stir-fries, rice dishes, flatbreads, and sauces. White Hon Shimeji mushrooms pair well with roasted meats, wild game, poultry, seafood such as hearty fish or scallops, steak, white wine, dried chili pepper, Chinese five spice, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, mirin, sake, peanut oil, miso, ginger, garlic, shallots, lemons, duck fat, leeks, potatoes, tomato sauce, tarragon, coriander, and rosemary. They will keep up to ten days when stored in a loose paper bag in the refrigerator.
White Shimeji mushrooms are one of the most popular mushrooms in China and Japan and were bred in Hokuto, Japan. Considered a Hokuto trademark and developed from the brown hon shimeji, the White Hon Shimeji mushroom was created for its unique pale hues, crunchy texture, and nutty flavor. In Asia, they are most commonly used in soups or are sautéed and mixed into vegetables and stir-fries.
White Hon Shimeji mushrooms were created from brown hon shimeji mushrooms which were patented in 1972 by the Takara Shuzo Company. Today White Hon Shimeji mushrooms are found at farmers markets and specialty grocers in Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America.
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Description/Taste
White Hon Shimeji mushrooms are small to medium in size, growing in tightly packed bunches with convex, rounded, button caps and slender stems. The petite caps are pure white, pale, smooth, and crisp. The ivory stems are slender, averaging 5-7 centimeters in height, and connect to a thick, white, inedible base. White Hon Shimeji mushrooms have an almond-like aroma and a sharp, bitter flavor when fresh. When cooked, the texture is crunchy with a buttery and nutty, shellfish flavor.
Seasons/Availability
White Hon Shimeji mushrooms are available year-round.
Current Facts
White Hon Shimeji mushrooms, botanically classified as Hypsizygus marmoreus, are edible mushrooms native to Eastern Asia and are members of the Tricholomataceae family. Also known as the White Beech mushroom, Alba Beech, Alba Clamshell, and White Clamshell, Hon Shimeji mushrooms are known as Buna Shimeji in Japan, which translates to “beech mushroom.” The word “shimeji” is used by the Japanese to refer to at least twenty different species of mushrooms and is paired with other words describing the particular variety. White Hon Shimeji mushrooms are an albino strain of the brown hon shimeji and grow on hardwood trees, most often beech trees. In the west, they can be found on poplar trees. Cultivated White Hon Shimeji mushrooms are grown on substrates composed of sawdust, grain, and organic agricultural waste in a climate-controlled environment for nutrition and uniform growth. White Hon Shimeji mushrooms are considered a delicacy and are favored by chefs for their nutty flavor and firm texture for use in soups, stews, and stir-fries.
Nutritional Value
White Hon Shimeji mushrooms contain iron, zinc, copper, potassium, thiamin, pantothenic acid, and riboflavin. It’s important to note that uncooked White Hon Shimeji mushrooms are not easily digested, and the nutritional components are rendered useless to the human body unless the mushroom is cooked.
Applications
White Hon Shimeji mushrooms are best suited for cooked applications such as sautéing, braising, stewing, and roasting, as their raw flavor tends to be unpalatably strong. Before cooking, the mushrooms should be lightly brushed to remove dirt and debris. They should not be washed as the mushrooms are porous and too much water will change the texture. White Hon Shimeji mushrooms can be incorporated into different cuisines including European and Asian and hold their shape well for use in soups, bisques, stews, omelets, noodle dishes, stir-fries, rice dishes, flatbreads, and sauces. White Hon Shimeji mushrooms pair well with roasted meats, wild game, poultry, seafood such as hearty fish or scallops, steak, white wine, dried chili pepper, Chinese five spice, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, mirin, sake, peanut oil, miso, ginger, garlic, shallots, lemons, duck fat, leeks, potatoes, tomato sauce, tarragon, coriander, and rosemary. They will keep up to ten days when stored in a loose paper bag in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
White Shimeji mushrooms are one of the most popular mushrooms in China and Japan and were bred in Hokuto, Japan. Considered a Hokuto trademark and developed from the brown hon shimeji, the White Hon Shimeji mushroom was created for its unique pale hues, crunchy texture, and nutty flavor. In Asia, they are most commonly used in soups or are sautéed and mixed into vegetables and stir-fries.
Geography/History
White Hon Shimeji mushrooms were created from brown hon shimeji mushrooms which were patented in 1972 by the Takara Shuzo Company. Today White Hon Shimeji mushrooms are found at farmers markets and specialty grocers in Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Puesto-Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-804-4217 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Sushi Nekosan | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0999 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Javier Plascencia | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Humphery's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-954-3063 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Baja Cavi | Lomas de Valle Verde 22810 | 619-295-3172 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Sycuan Casino - Bull & Bourbon | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Mermaids & Cowboys | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0205 |
| Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-382-8938 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Busy Bee Cook For Me | San Diego CA | 858-405-5372 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
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| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Webbcreationfood LLC | San Diego CA | 619-829-9194 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort (Banquets) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| allmine | Oceanside CA | 760-966-6888 |
| Bellamy's Restaurant | Escondido CA | 760-747-5000 |
| DS Catering Kitchen | Chula Vista CA | 619-703-9321 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
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