Cauliflower Mushrooms are known for their unique, coral-like appearance - thought to resemble a head of cauliflower - and soft texture when dried and rehydrated.
Deep, earthy aroma with mild fennel and almond flavor notes
Popular in Asian cuisines
Although whole lobes range from 6 to 8 inches in diameter, our Cauliflower Mushrooms are cut into pieces of more usable sizes
Due to this mushrooms' intricately folded body structure, clean thoroughly prior to use
Cauliflower Mushrooms are one of seven or so edible varieties of mushrooms in the genus Sparassis (the name comes from the Greek word "sparassein," meaning "to tear"), notable for their unique appearance and texture. The mushroom is capless, and grows in a branched mass from a central stem, its ivory to cream-colored body resembling coral or, less so, a head of cauliflower, hence its common name. Cauliflower Mushrooms grow on the stumps or roots of coniferous trees in much of Europe and parts of eastern North America. Most are around 6 to 8 inches in diameter. If intended for consumption, Cauliflower Mushrooms should be harvested young, when the fruiting bodies are creamy white. Once they turn yellowish brown, they become too tough to digest. Because of the delicate, intricate folds in the mushrooms' fruiting bodies, they must be thoroughly cleaned before cooking and eating to remove trapped debris. Dried Cauliflower Mushrooms can absorb enough water to double in size when properly soaked. They can also change color from yellowish-white to semi-transparent. Fresh, their texture is often described as crisp or brittle, but once dried and rehydrated it becomes very soft and gelatinous, similar to overcooked pasta. Dried Cauliflower Mushrooms are generally used because of their distinctive texture, to add body to recipes. The soft texture of rehydrated Dried Cauliflower Mushrooms has great appeal to many Asian cultures, but their appeal extends globally, as they are gathered and consumed wherever they are found, including in Asia, Australia and North America.
Suggested Uses :
Because of their specific, gelatinous texture, rehydrated Dried Cauliflower Mushrooms make good additions to soups, stews or Japanese hot pot preparations
Sauté with herbs, and serve with fish or poultry
Great for battering and tempura frying, as there is plenty of surface area for batter to cling to
Specification
item
value
Product Type
MUSHROOMS
Type
Cauliflower Mushroom
Style
dried
Color
beige
Weight (kg)
1 Ib bag
Place of Origin
USA
Brand Name
woodland foods
Model Number
M104B
GTIN
687080515275
unit
1 lb bag / box each
Packing & Delivery
BOX
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Company Profile
Diana and David Moore met at a luxury hotel in the late 1980s. She was a concierge and he was a food and beverage director. They soon realized they had a shared love and curiosity for nature and began hiking and foraging together on the weekends. Following that decade in the service industry, the now husband-and-wife team founded Woodland Foods with the goal of connecting others to the same dedication to service and passion for nature and adventure that initially drew them together. Since our very first shipment of Chanterelle Mushrooms over three decades ago, to the more than 1,600 unique ingredients we offer today, our mission at Woodland Foods has always focused on obtaining the uncommon, pushing the limits of culinary innovation, and ethically sourcing the same ancient foods that have sustained global populations for millennia. From quinoa fields in the Andes Mountains of Peru to red rice from the lush fields of Bhutan, we have traveled the world in search of the next remarkable ingredient - and the next great story. Over the past 30 years, we have grown from a small team working out of an apartment to a workforce of over 300 in 475,000 square feet. Our three facilities house a new fine-mesh pulverizer and state-of-the-art sterilization equipment, making these unusual ingredients market-ready. As we continue to expand our service and facilities, we remain committed to anticipating the evolving needs of manufacturing, foodservice, and retail customers. We do this by offering distinctive, high-quality ingredients and an unparalleled selection of services, including product development, custom blending, processing and private label.
