Marasmius oreades / Scotch bonnet mushroom / Fairy ring mushroom / Fairy ring champignon
Known also as the fairy ring mushroom, these mushrooms have a strange tendency to grow in the wild in colonies that form a perfect ring. This natural phenomenon led people to assume that fairies planted these rings for mischievous and magical (and sometimes sinister) purposes.
This mushroom should also be known as the From Death mushroom or the Phoenix mushroom. The reason for this is that when rehydrated, a dried Mousseron can begin producing spores again due to the presence of mycose, a unique sugar found in mushrooms. When wet the cells that were stuck in a sort of suspended animation digest the sugar and come back to life.
Rule of thumb, 1 oz. of dry mushrooms reconstitutes to 3-4 oz. of fresh mushrooms. To prepare, start by rinsing the product in cold, running water to remove any debris. To reconstitute, put the desired amount of mushrooms to be used in a bowl, cover with boiling water and then let them soak for 15-20 minutes prior to draining.
Product Style
Whole
Cuisine
American, Asian, Bulgarian, Chinese, European, French
Handling / Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Shelf Life
3 Years
Country of Origin
Serbia
Irradiated
No
Dietary Preferences
All Natural, Gluten-Free, Kosher Parve, Non-GMO
Allergen Information
None Specified
Reviews
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